The Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), which is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is supported in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Perez was founded in 1992 by philanthropists Maria Perez and Alberto Montero. It is located in downtown Miami at 1001 Biscayne Boulevard, near the Miami River. The building is designed by world-famous architect Richard Meier with a focus on modern and contemporary art. As one of the largest private museums in the United States, it houses a collection of more than 2,500 works of art that include paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations by artists such as Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly, James Ensor, and Marcel Duchamp. The museum opened its doors to the public in November 1993. It is named after its founder who died in 1996 at the age of 44. She had a passion for art from an early age and used her inheritance to build this museum where people can experience art of all kinds from around the world. In addition to being a venue for exhibitions, the Perez Art Museum offers many programs for children, students, teachers, and parents.