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June 2024
Hands-on-History presented with ASL
Guided Tour: Tropical Dreams: A People's History of South Florida11:00 am and 2:00 pm Explore the history of South Florida on a tour of Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. View highlights from the exhibition including Tequesta artifacts from the Miami Circle to a 1920s trolley. Facilitated by a Museum Educator, weekend highlights tours are included with museum admission and are available for groups of nine or less. Approximately 40-minutes. ASL Interpretation will be available during the program.…
Find out more »July 2024
Sold Out: Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise
Join Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, as he recounts the history of Biscayne Bay. Discover the storied past of Stiltsville, a series of colorful wooden houses built on the flats of the bay and located inside Biscayne National Park. Known in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s as a playground for the wealthy and well-connected, Stiltsville was once home to the now infamous Crawfish Eddies and Bikini Club. Learn how this once vivacious community on stilts dwindled down…
Find out more »August 2024
In Class with Dr. George: South Florida’s Unique Environment
Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment, transportation, aviation, and architecture. South Florida's Unique Environment with Guest Speaker Erin Cover and Melissa…
Find out more »Historic Downtown Miami Walking Tour
Relive the past with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, as you delve into the history of Downtown Miami. Walk along historic Flagler Street; view examples of the city’s early architecture; and reflect upon the area’s earliest known inhabitants, the Tequesta, as you view the Miami River. See downtown scenes and notable landmarks as you learn about the ever-changing history of this metropolitan city. Free with registration Featured Speaker: Ingrid E. ArguetaCoordinator of…
Find out more »In Class with Dr. George: Miami Architecture
Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment, transportation, aviation, and architecture. Miami Architecture with Guest Speaker Professor Jose Vazquez, Miami Dade College…
Find out more »In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in Miami
Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment, transportation, aviation, and architecture. A History of Transportation with Guest Speaker Javier Betancourt, Citizens’ Independent…
Find out more »In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in Miami
Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a thematic exploration of topics ranging from South Florida’s unique environment, transportation, aviation, and architecture. Aviation in Miami with Guest Speakers Irene Schwarz and Renate Van…
Find out more »September 2024
Mystery, Mayhem, Vice & Crime Coach Tour
Chill and thrill to stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high-profile kidnappings with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as he reveals Miami’s colorful criminal past. View the Miami City Cemetery, hear stories of the slain designer Gianni Versace, and explore some of the filming locations of the original “Miami Vice.” Ticket includes complimentary family pass to Museum of Miami. Members: $55, Non-Members: $65 Featured Speaker: Paul S. George, Ph.D.Resident Historian For over three decades, Museum of Miami’s…
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SANCTUARY: Sacred Sounds
The Sacred Sound journey begins with an interactive presentation on sacred music by Ethnomusicologist Dr. Gerdès Fleurant followed by an avant-garde Vodou Alchemy sonic experience by somatic healer Dr. Nathalie Guillaume and Val Jeanty. SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami by documenting moments of communion with the divine in temples, churches and mosques. This arresting photo series from Little Haiti artist WOOSLER DELISFORT highlights the experiences of Indigenous, African and Caribbean peoples and how they have maximized…
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Little Havana History & Culture Walk
See Little Havana like a native! Join Museum of Miami on a fascinating tour of one of the world’s largest and best-known Cuban neighborhoods outside of Cuba. View vibrant Calle Ocho; Discover the significance of the Ceiba Tree, learn the art of cigar making, and hear tales of performances by Billie Holiday and Count Basie at the Ball & Chain. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to Museum of Miami. Members: $25, Non-Members: $35, Children 12 & Under: $10 Featured Speaker:…
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