One of the finest art collections in the world is in this elegant Beaux Arts white-marble building set like a jewel in the 15-acre Fine Arts Garden. Opened in 1916, the museum has a collection of more than 30,000 works, spanning 5,000 years. Masterpieces from the continents of Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe are represented here. A perennial favorite is the Armor Court, a gallery filled with swords, daggers and suits of armor. The museum is also a regular stop for important touring exhibits. Admission is free. Special exhibits are ticketed.