The de la Cruz Collection was a contemporary art museum located in the Miami Design District at 23 NE 41st Street, Miami, Florida. It was owned by Cuban-born American businessman Carlos de la Cruz and his wife Rosa. The museum housed their private art collection and was open to the public free of charge.
The de la Cruz Collection was established in 2009 in a 30,000 square foot building designed by architect John Marquette. The collection featured works by a variety of contemporary artists, including Isa Genzken, Christopher Wool, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Mark Bradford, Peter Doig, Dan Colen, and Nate Lowman. Since 1998, ArtNews magazine has consistently listed Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz in their worldwide survey of the "Top 200 Collectors."
The de la Cruz Collection was open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The museum was closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission was free.
In addition to displaying their collection, the de la Cruzes were also active in supporting the arts community in Miami. They provided lectures and annual scholarships for students at the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) and the New World School of the Arts (NWSA).
Unfortunately, the de la Cruz Collection closed permanently in 2024 following the death of Rosa de la Cruz. In May 2024, Christie's auction house sold 26 of the most desirable pieces from the collection for US$34.4 million.