At the USA’s leading museums, a spirit of friendly competition prevails for creating the most compelling yet crowd-pleasing displays that will make headlines and draw crowds. In the new year, this will make all museumgoers winners.
In the coming months, institutions across the country will present new contexts for artists whose work you think you know by heart. Historical objects and subjects will receive fresh interpretations, and emerging creators whose work is currently known only to insiders may find their breakthrough.
In chronological order, here are 10 museum exhibitions across the USA that are worth traveling for in 2025.