21c Museum Hotels by MGallery combine contemporary art museums, boutique hotels, and chef-driven restaurants under one roof. Inspired by the idea that art can ignite urban revitalization and catalyze civic connection, the first 21c Museum Hotel opened in 2006 in Louisville, Kentucky. Based in North America, 21c Museum Hotels’ original, artistic spirit is the perfect complement to Accor’s global MGallery Hotel Collection’s concept of discreet, creative hospitality for lovers of art, literature, and culture.

21c Museum Hotels by MGallery represent a shared commitment to inspiring guests to delight in and fully discover the very best the world has to offer. This commitment includes revitalizing historic structures in renowned arts and theater districts. Open and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the museum hotels’ exhibitions and programs are free to the public. Visit each 21c Museum Hotel across different cities to see the full collection colorful penguin sculptures that have come to represent the hotel’s mission of making contemporary art more accessible. Each museum hotel has its own unique flock of penguins in the permanent collection that embodies the singular identity of the city.