It's hot outside — cool off at these museums

This suffocating heat means it's the perfect time to bask in the air conditioning of your local museum.

• Here are some options for your next summer get together, including recommendations from the Miami Herald:

The Bass: Normally this South Beach art museum is $15, but you can pay what you like through Aug. 17, per the Herald.

The Rubell: Whether or not you pair a visit with lunch at Leku, this contemporary art museum in Allapattah has everything from paintings to Infinity Rooms.

• Tickets: $15 for adults, $25 for Infinity Room access.

The Wolfsonian at FIU: This South Beach museum combines art and history to form one of the largest university art collections in the U.S. devoted to design, propaganda and decorative arts.

• Tickets: Free for Florida residents.