Salvador Dalí Museum
art museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
The Salvador Dalí Museum is an American art museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to the works of Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Designed by HOK with Yann Weymouth and built by the Beck Group, the museum is located on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront by 5th Avenue Southeast, Bay Shore Drive, and Dan Wheldon Way.
Description
Reportedly costing over $30 million, the surrealism-inspired museum structure features a large glass entryway and skylight made of 1.5-inch (38 mm) thick glass. Referred to as the "Enigma", the glass entryway is 75 feet (23 m) tall and encompasses a spiral staircase. The remaining walls are composed of 18-inch (460 mm) thick concrete, designed to protect the collection from hurricanes which hit the region occasionally.
The museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and of the North American Reciprocal Museums program.
The museum features a variety of different events for families to attend. Some events include performances, workshops, films, lectures, different types of fundraising, and food and drink events.
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