BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Miami - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Museum of Miami X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Miami REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T204500 DTSTAMP:20260928T183531Z CREATED:20260820T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183531Z UID:30558-1792697400-1792701900@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: "Dorem" Original and Traditional Yiddish Songs Performance DESCRIPTION:The Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater at JCC – 18900 NE 25th Avenue North Miami Beach\, FL 33180 \n\n\n\nMuseum of Miami’s artist-in-residence Alejandra Czarny brings her voice and artistry to the The Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater. For this special performance titled Dorem\, meaning “South” in Yiddish\, Alejandra blends her South American cultural roots and the rich musical repertoire of Yiddish songs. Joined by an ensemble of musicians and guest dancers\, Alejandra brings new life to traditional pieces while also sharing original music that speaks to her cultural and artistic journey. \n\n\n\nFeatured guest musicians: Michel Gonzalez\, Carlos Andrade\, and Kenny Aponte \n\n\n\nFeatured dancers: Rocío Leguizamón and Germán Filipeli \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: $20 \n\n\n\nMuseum of Miami Members receive a $5 discount \n\n\n\nFREE for children under 3 years old \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Purchase Tickets Here \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease \n\n\n\n​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the building. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/dorem/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/AC-Mk-89-crop-1-scaled-e1787344996542.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260930T185330Z CREATED:20260930T183611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T185330Z UID:31046-1792693800-1792697400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community—Stories of Normandy Shores & North Beach DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Normandy Shores Community!\n\n\n\nNormandy Shores is an island and a neighborhood located within the City of Miami Beach with stunning views across Biscayne Bay. The “Normandy” in the island’s name stems from the developmental activities of Henri Levi\, who hailed from Normandy\, France\, and who created neighborhoods and communities in North Beach\, sometimes with “Normandy” as part of their names\, in the Boom era of the 1920s. \n\n\n\nExplore stories of Normandy Shores and North Beach with the Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George. \n\n\n\nSeating is available first-come\, first-served. Please plan to arrive early to ensure preferred seating. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Normandy Shores HOA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Normandy Shores Homeowners Association. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nPaul S. George is an award-winning author\, Miaminative\, and former college professor; and currentlyserves as Resident Historian of the Museum of Miami(formerly HistoryMiami Museum)\, a SmithsonianAffiliate located in downtown Miami\, where he engagesMiami’s vibrant communities through stories of itslayered past. \n\n\n\nDr. George has authored numerous books\, articles\, book reviews\, columns\, and unpublished manuscripts; and curated several exhibitions at museums in Miami. He has served in leadership roles in historical and preservation organizations throughout South Florida\, including President of the Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archive and President of the Florida Historical Society\, among others.Dr. George has been recognized extensively by the Miami community for his dedication and leadership and has been honored by organizations across South Florida. \n\n\n\nDr. George is the editor of Tequesta\, the scholarly journal of the Museum of Miami\, is a member of Metro Dade County’s Preservation Board\, and a professor emeritus of history at Miami-Dade College. He is a graduate of Miami Dade Community College and the University of Miami; and holds a master’s and a Ph.D. in History from Florida State University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Normandy Isle\, c. 1935. Aerial view of Normandy Isle shows the old Deauville bathing casino in the foreground. Miami News Collection\, Museum of Miami\, 1989-011-1345. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-normandy-shores/ LOCATION:Normandy Shores Clubhouse\, 2401 Biarritz Dr\, Miami Beach\, Florida\, 33141\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Normandy-Isle_WEB-2560x1709-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T210413Z CREATED:20261001T200152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T210413Z UID:31098-1792591200-1792602000@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Midweek at the Museum Of Miami: Free After-School Wednesdays! DESCRIPTION:Learn the Story. Love the Story.\n\n\n\nFamilies build belonging here! Calling all parents and guardians of elementary and K-8 center students! Dive into Miami’s unique stories with your children every Wednesday afternoon.    \n\n\n\nSchedule & Details \n\n\n\nRequirements: Advance registration is required for both the self-guided entry and the guided tour. Students must be accompanied by a legal guardian to enter the museum. \n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Embark on Self-Guided Tours of the museum’s fascinating exhibits. \n\n\n\n3:00 PM: Join a captivating one-hour guided tour of Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida (limited to an intimate group of 20 people). Tour time and availability is subject to change without notice. \n\n\n\nYour Miami Story: Make your family’s story a part of Miami’s living history in the Museum of Miami’s Kaleidoscope- Many Voices-One Miami! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Tour \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/midweek-at-the-museum-of-miami-free-after-school-wednesdays/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/mammoth-tooth_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260929T184526Z CREATED:20260828T183938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T184526Z UID:30627-1792234800-1792240200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Deeper Than the Ocean: A Conversation with Mirta Ojito DESCRIPTION:Miami Author Series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is $20. Members attend free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Miami for a fireside chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mirta Ojito as she discusses her acclaimed novel Deeper Than the Ocean. A sweeping story of family\, migration\, love\, and the secrets that can reshape everything we thought we knew about where we come from. \n\n\n\nOjito’s dual narrative brings history and memory together\, exploring the ways migration\, family stories\, and buried secrets can echo across generations. During the conversation\, Ojito will share the inspiration behind Deeper Than the Ocean and discuss the history\, places\, and human stories woven throughout the novel. \n\n\n\nFollowing the conversation\, Ojito will be available for a book signing. Books & Books–Coral Gables will be on-site with copies of Deeper Than the Ocean available for purchase. \n\n\n\nMembers must sign in for free registration to take effect. \n\n\n\nThe program is presented in connection with the Museum of Miami’s exhibition Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane. \n\n\n\nBook Partnership with \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMirta Ojito is a journalist\, professor and author of two previous non-fiction books. She is the recipient of an Emmy for the documentary Harvest of Misery as well as a shared Pulitzer for national reporting in 2001\, for a series of New York Times articles on race. A refugee from Cuba\, her work often explores the complexities of identity\, belonging\, and the quiet power of resilience. She lives in Coral Gables\, Florida\, where she is endlessly inspired—and occasionally outnumbered—by her three grown sons and too many plants. Deeper than the Ocean is her first novel. \n\n\n\nHer work has appeared in several anthologies\, including Written into History: Pulitzer Prize Reporting of the Twentieth Century from The New York Times\, edited by Anthony Lewis. Ojito has taught journalism at New York University\, Columbia University\, and the University of Miami. She is currently a senior director for News Standards at NBCUniversal. \n\n\n\nwww.mirtaojitoauthor.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndditional Information \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 15-minutes prior to the program start. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to Museum of Miami\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage\, 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Take the south elevator to the second floor exit. Exit this floor and follow the pathway across a covered\, above street level footbridge that leads directly to the Miami-Dade Cultural Plaza. Parking for Museum visitors with validation is a flat rate of $5. Parking may be validated at the Museum’s Visitor Services desk.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Statement \n\n\n\nTo request materials in an accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).  URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/miami-author-series-mirta-ojito/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Mirta-Ojito_WEB-1618x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T133000 DTSTAMP:20261008T141439Z CREATED:20260908T184648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T141439Z UID:30805-1791979200-1791984600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Cafecito Conversations—Youth Voices & Miami’s Future DESCRIPTION:Join us in Downtown Miami at MDC Wolfson Campus!\n\n\n\nDoors open at 11:00 am for complimentary coffee for the first 50 participants\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Museum of Miami for an afternoon of connection and dialogue at la ventanita! Facilitated by community leaders\, educators\, and artists\, conversations will be guided by prompts surrounding themes of history\, culture\, and identity—all inspired by our communities. Listen and share stories while engaging together over coffee. \n\n\n\nSpark your civic interest and explore the ways in which you can inspire meaningful change in your community! Connect with Maydee Martinez\, the youngest founding member of Engage Miami and former Teen Miami Intern Curator at Museum of Miami. Follow Maydee’s journey to becoming a leader in civic engagement\, youth development\, and community organizing. Learn how active participation by Miamians can lead to lasting change. \n\n\n\nThis program will encourage exchange around navigating civic issues in our communities as we look towards Miami’s future. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a free coffee on us! Complimentary coffee available to the first 50 participants at check-in. Coffee provided by Cienfuegos Coffee. \n\n\n\nThis program will take place at Miami Dade College — Wolfson Campus\, Building 2\, Room 2106\, located at 223 NE 4th St\, Miami\, FL 33132. Please check-in with Museum staff in front of Building 2\, Room 2106 on Kyriakides Plaza.\n\n\n\nSeating is first-come\, first-served. Please plan to arrive early to ensure preferred seating. \n\n\n\nFree with Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share our flyer! \n \n\n\n\nTicket includes complimentary pass to Museum of Miami. \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus; Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED); Phi Theta Kappa Honors (PTK) Society; and Made By Us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCafecito Conversations is presented in collaboration with Cienfuegos Coffee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m.Coffee Hour with Cienfuegos Coffee Enjoy a free coffee on us! Complimentary coffee available to the first 50 participants at check-in. Coffee provided by Cienfuegos Coffee.The Miami Stories Recording BoothShare your story with us at our portable recording booth. Participants will record an audio interview which will be preserved in the museum’s archive.Hands on HistoryEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history!noonCafecito Conversations—Youth Voices & Miami’s Future featuring Maydee Martinez12:45 p.m.Miami Stories Activity – Story Dice Game1:30 p.m.Program Ends*Program schedule is subject to change\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nMaydee Martinez\n\n\n\nMaydee Martinez was proudly born and raised in Miami\, Florida\, and has dedicated her career to community engagement and civic education. She began her professional career at the Museum of Miami as a Teen Miami Intern Curator and went on to graduate from Miami Dade College’s Honors College and Georgetown University\, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology and Government and researched civic participation among Hispanic/Latino youth in South Florida. \n\n\n\nIn 2014\, Maydee founded Democracy YOUnited\, a voter education and engagement initiative\, and later helped launch Engage Miami\, a nonprofit focused on changing the culture around local politics. She has worked on political campaigns throughout South Florida\, having last served as Political Director for now-Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava in 2020. She also curated Vote the Future\, a youth civic education program that employed more than 120 high school students. Today\, Maydee serves as Director of Miami-Dade Initiatives at Hispanic Unity of Florida\, where she works to expand access to programs that help individuals and families become self-sufficient\, civically engaged\, and achieve the American Dream \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Klibanoff\n\n\n\nCaroline Klibanoff is the Executive Director of Made By Us\, a nationwide nonprofit activating 500+ museums\, historic sites\, libraries\, and archives as trusted bridges to active citizenship for teens and young adults. Under her direction\, Made By Us has reached 85 million Americans\, built an annual Civic Season between Juneteenth and July 4th\, launched the nation’s first-ever national youth bureau for the U.S. 250th anniversary\, and transferred $1 million directly to youth contributors shaping that milestone. A keynote speaker at TED\, AdWeek\, SXSW\, and the American Alliance of Museums\, and quoted in the Wall Street Journal\, The New Yorker\, and the AP\, she is an Eisenhower USA Fellow\, a Smithsonian Research Associate\, a board member of the Public Education Project\, and a juror on the inaugural David Rubenstein Prize for American History. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin at 11:00 am.\n\nComplimentary coffee will be available to the first 50 participants at check-in. Coffee provided by Cienfuegos Coffee.\n\nYou will not need to print your tickets. Museum staff will have a guest list at check-in. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This program will take place at MDC Wolfson Campus in Building 2. Please check-in with Museum staff in front of Building 2\, Room 2106 on Kyriakides Plaza. They will be stationed near the Cienfuegos Coffee truck. \n \n Campus Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Employees\, students and visitors are allowed to park in the garage located on 500 NE Second Ave. Please let the parking attendant know that you are attending the Museum of Miami’s Cafecito Conversations program. \n \n Parking at MDC Wolfson\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Courtesy of Cienfuegos Coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/cafecito-conversations-youth-voices-miami-future/ LOCATION:Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus\, Building 2\, 223 NE 4th St\, Miami\, Florida\, 33132 CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/cienfuegos-coffee_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260923T172248Z CREATED:20260917T185114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T172248Z UID:30960-1791626400-1791651600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Free Community Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Learn the Story. Love the Story.  \n\n\n\nEvery second Saturday\, Miami’s story is yours to discover. Walk through the exhibitions. Trace Miami’s roots. Find your story inside the bigger one. Connect with the community around you.  \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Sensory-Friendly Time Lower noise. A gentler space. Sensory-Friendly Time is designed for families of children\, teenagers\, and young adults who are neurodiverse\, on the autism spectrum\, have sensory processing and/or cognitive accommodation needs. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore the museum’s exhibitions and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. Come and make lasting memories with your family in a welcoming and accommodating environment! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration is required due to limited capacity. First-come\, first-served. Advance registration required due to limited capacity.   \n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Free Admission for the Whole Community All ages. All backgrounds. Step into every exhibition\, including Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Get crafty. Go on a scavenger hunt. Available ONLY on Free Community Fun Day.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\nAdvanced registration required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:   \n\n\n\nTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/free-community-fun-day/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-FFD7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192904Z CREATED:20260806T130807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192904Z UID:30314-1790773200-1790776800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: Crime in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\nCrime in Miami\n\n\n\nUncover the history of crime in the Magic City! Hear stories of mobsters\, drug smugglers\, and high-profile kidnappings as Miami’s colorful criminal past is revealed.   \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Miami Police Department Alphonse Gabriel Capone’s Mugshot\, c. 1930. Museum of Miami\, 2005-267 – 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-crime/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/capone-mug-shot-mdcca-e1518559265740.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T193000 DTSTAMP:20260928T183737Z CREATED:20260819T213108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183737Z UID:30546-1790623800-1790623800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: When Yiddish Turns to Tango Performance DESCRIPTION:Estudio 35 – 134 NE 1st Ave Hallandale Beach\, FL 33009 \n\n\n\nTickets: $20 – Register online\, pay at the door. Limited capacity. \n\n\n\n\n\nCultures collide during this one-of-a-kind performance of tango music sung in the Yiddish language. Museum of Miami’s artist-in-residence Alejandra Czarny brings a twist to the weekly TanLunes tango gathering in Hallandale Beach. Drawing from her roots in Buenos Aires and her Jewish upbringing\, she weaves the threads of her cultural heritage into something new during this unique tango experience. Joined by dancers Rocío Leguizamón and Germán Filipeli\, Alejandra brings the emotional depth of Yiddish song to the expressive movement of Argentine tango. Featured guest musicians include Michel Gonzalez\, Carlos Andrade\, and Kenny Aponte. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests are invited to experience a milonga\, where dancers of all levels come together to enjoy an evening of dance\, music\, and community! If you’d like to take a lesson before the milonga and performance\, arrive at 7:30 pm for a tango dance workshop (extra $5 charge). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTanLunes Event Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n7:30 – 8:50 pm | Tango dance class\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 pm | Milonga social dance begins\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:15 pm | When Yiddish Turns to Tango performance \n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 pm | Milonga social dance continues until midnight\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCapacity is limited. Please sign up and let us know you’ll be joining us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sign up here \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for more information about TanLunes. Please note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by TanLunes. \n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease \n\n\n\n​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the building. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/yiddish-tango/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4165.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192930Z CREATED:20260806T130611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192930Z UID:30313-1790168400-1790172000@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: Aviation in Miami DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\nAviation in Miami\n\n\n\nExplore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site of the former Pan American Seaplane Terminal – today’s Miami City Hall – and hear stories of naval aviation and flying boats in Dinner Key.    \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom Webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be presented with ASL interpretation. To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Pan Am seaplane in water at Dinner Key. Miami News Collection. Museum of Miami. 1989-011 – 12742. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-hurricanes-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T213000 DTSTAMP:20260806T190605Z CREATED:20260806T171113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190605Z UID:30334-1789756200-1789767000@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Miami Stories Recording Booth with World Jai-Alai League | JAM Arena DESCRIPTION:Find us at the JAM Arena with World Jai-Alai League! \n\n\n\nMiami has always been a city of stories – told on front porches\, across kitchen tables\, and on street corners. Since 2009\, the Museum of Miami has been listening through our oral history initiative\, Miami Stories. Our Miami Stories Recording Booth allows us to capture audio stories at local events from anyone and everyone about life in the Magic City. \n\n\n\nShare your jai-alai story with us at the World Jai-Alai League: Renegades vs Warriors game! This BattleCourt Jai-Alai game features professional athletes competing in one of the fastest sports in the world. Bring the entire family to experience a live game\, enjoy food and drinks\, and share your stories. \n\n\n\nThe JAM Arena is located at 3500 NW 37th Ave\, Miami\, FL 33142. \n\n\n\nTickets begin at $5! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Purchase Tickets Here \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by World Jai-Alai League. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-miami-stories-recording-booth-with-world-jai-alai-league-jam-arena/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Jai-Alai-player-Manex-Urtasun-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260810T185808Z CREATED:20260807T163135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T185808Z UID:30367-1789671600-1789678800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane DESCRIPTION:Be the first to experience Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane\, exactly 100 years after a powerful hurricane tore through the young\, rapidly growing city of Miami and forced it to rebuild from the ground up. A century later\, the museum remembers the harrowing 12-hour disaster through curated photographs\, film\, newspapers\, and personal letters providing firsthand accounts of those who experienced it.  \n\n\n\n Join us for an intimate evening featuring light bites\, cocktails\, and a special first look at the exhibition. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register Here URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/opening-reception-caught-in-the-eye-remembering-the-1926-hurricane/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/tiff:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/1989-011-7760.tif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260825T210535Z CREATED:20260812T204624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T210535Z UID:30401-1789668000-1789671600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Members-Only VIP Preview Hour: Caught in the Eye DESCRIPTION:Step into Miami’s history before the doors open to the public. Join fellow members for an exclusive\, members-only preview of Caught in the Eye\, marking the 100th anniversary of the 1926 hurricane that forever changed our city. \n\n\n\nHear from co-curator and Museum of Miami Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as he takes members behind the exhibition\, sharing the stories\, images\, and firsthand accounts that bring this pivotal moment in Miami’s history to life. \n\n\n\nFollowing the talk\, members are invited to stay and experience the exhibition during the public opening party. \n\n\n\nMembers must sign in to register for this preview. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\nHave questions? Contact our membership team at membership@museumofmiami.org or 305-375-1617. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin 15-minutes prior to the program start. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building. \n \n Getting to Museum of Miami\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage\, 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Take the south elevator to the second floor exit. Exit this floor and follow the pathway across a covered\, above street level footbridge that leads directly to the Miami-Dade Cultural Plaza. Parking for Museum visitors with validation is a flat rate of $5. Parking may be validated at the Museum’s Visitor Services desk.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/members-only-vip-preview-hour-caught-in-the-eye/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Members Only,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/caught-in-the-eye-vip_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T192950Z CREATED:20260803T165710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T192950Z UID:30305-1789563600-1789567200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: 100 Years of Hurricane History DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\n100 Years of Hurricane History\n\n\n\nSouth Florida knows hurricanes better than most parts of the United States. Join Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as he unfolds the stories connecting the many storms that affected South Florida over the past 100 years. \n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\nPresented in conjunction with the exhibition\, Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane\, on view at the Museum of Miami September 18\, 2026 – April 11\, 2027. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Bayshore Drive and Royal Palm Park after the 1926 Hurricane. Miami\, Fl. Verne O. Williams\, photographer. South Florida Photograph Collection. Museum of Miami\, 1988-138-61. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-hurricanes/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/1984-153-1_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260720T160538Z CREATED:20260720T160424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T160538Z UID:30279-1789214400-1789232400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with activities available until 4:00 p.m.) for a fun-filled afternoon of things to do for the whole family! Enjoy free admission as you explore the history and culture of our vibrant city through engaging highlights tours\, hands-on craft activities\, and a variety of interactive experiences. Come learn\, create\, and discover—all for free! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required for FREE admission. Have your E-ticket ready upon arrival to the museum for expediated check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Fun Days are made possible with the generous support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs\, the Cultural Affairs Council\, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture; the Miami Downtown Development Authority; the Al & Jane Nahmad Family Foundation; The Batchelor Foundation; and The Kirk Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:   \n\n\n\nTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease:​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/free-family-fun-day-13/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/DSC_6091-e1601908077707-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T194728Z CREATED:20260803T165321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T194728Z UID:30303-1788958800-1788962400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Virtual—History Talks: South Florida's Unique Environment DESCRIPTION:Journey through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul S. George\, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime stories. \n\n\n\nSouth Florida’s Unique Environment\n\n\n\nDelve into the history of South Florida’s unique environment. Learn how early peoples and settlers adapted to this tropical wilderness – from Biscayne Bay to its mangrove studded shoreline and beyond. \n\n\n\n\nHistory Talks will be hosted on Zoom webinar. Participants will receive Zoom link one week prior to the program. \n\n\n\n\nCan’t attend the live program? Recordings will be available to view for registered participants following the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be presented with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $10\, Non-Members: $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register for Full Series \n \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about our History Talks series\n\n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n This program will be hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Fifth Street Bridge looking east. Miami News Collection. Museum of Miami. 1995-277 – 1646. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/history-talks-virtual-environment/ CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,In Class with Dr. George ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-misc3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T140000 DTSTAMP:20260818T183443Z CREATED:20260818T182816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T183443Z UID:30472-1787652000-1787666400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Miami Stories Recording Booth with Latino Music Conference | Doral Cultural Arts Center DESCRIPTION:Find us at the Latino Music Conference at Doral Cultural Arts Center! \n\n\n\nMiami has always been a city of stories – told on front porches\, across kitchen tables\, and on street corners. Since 2009\, the Museum of Miami has been listening through our oral history initiative\, Miami Stories. Our Miami Stories Recording Booth allows us to capture audio stories at local events from anyone and everyone about life in the Magic City. \n\n\n\nShare your story with us at the Latino Music Conference! The Latino Music Conference invites artists\, executives\, producers\, labels\, entrepreneurs\, media\, and industry power players that have shaped the future of Latin music. Because Miami has become the world capital of Latin entertainment\, attendees will not only experience networking opportunites\, live showcases\, and direct access to music industry figures\, but they will be able to share their Miami stories about music and music making. \n\n\n\nOur Miami Stories Booth will be available on August 25th from 10:00am-2:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register here \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Latino Music Conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-miami-stories-recording-booth-lmc/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/4-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T130000 DTSTAMP:20260813T184058Z CREATED:20260509T183437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T184058Z UID:29835-1787479200-1787490000@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Sensory Sunday DESCRIPTION:Sensory Sundays are designed for families of children\, teenagers\, and young adults who are neurodiverse\, on the autism spectrum\, or have sensory processing disorders\, or cognitive disabilities. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore the museum’s exhibitions and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. Play in our sensory-inclusive room and interactive building blocks area. Come and make lasting memories with your family in a welcoming and accommodating environment! \n\n\n\nAdmission to Sensory Sunday is FREE with required Registration. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. If you register but cannot attend\, please let us know so we can open your space for another family. If you or someone you know needs help registering\, please call 305-375-1305 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\nSensory Sunday: Inside the Sensory Room\n\n\n\nSensory Sunday: Participant Guide\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required for FREE admission. Have your E-ticket ready upon arrival to the museum for expediated check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory Sundays are made possible with the generous support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs\, the Cultural Affairs Council\, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture; The Batchelor Foundation; and The Kirk Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility  \n\n\n\nTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/sensory-sunday-9/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/PhotoResize_Events_SensorySunday2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260728T131804Z CREATED:20260623T194718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T131804Z UID:30147-1787421600-1787428800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:City Tour—Islands of Biscayne Bay Sunset Cruise DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the islands of Biscayne Bay with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian\, Dr. Paul George. Discover the rich history of Fisher Island\, once owned by Miami’s first African American millionaire\, D. A. Dorsey. Hear tales of Carl Fisher and the development of Miami Beach and see Palm Island\, where American gangster “Scarface” Al Capone spent his final years. \n\n\n\nWater and soda service included in ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises. \n\n\n\nTicket includes complimentary pass to Museum of Miami. \n\n\n\nMembers: $85\, Non-Members: $95\, Children 14 & Under: $50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please plan on arriving to Bayside Marketplace between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm for check-in. The tour may begin any time after 6:00 pm\, so please be on time as Miami’s traffic may be unpredictable. Once the boat has left the dock\, it will be unable to return for late tour participants. \n\nWe suggest bringing water and wearing sun protection. Water and soda service will be provided onboard by Island Queen Cruises. Additional light snacks and drinks are available to purchase from Island Queen Cruises. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n We will be boarding a vessel from the Island Queen fleet\, which will be docked at the marina at Bayside Marketplace. The Island Queen Cruises dock is located inside Bayside Marketplace through the main entrance. Walk past the flags and straight towards the back by the marina. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking & Public Transit\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Parking at Bayside Marketplace: There is parking at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage between NE 4th and 5th streets. \nAlternate Parking: Metered parking is also available in the median on Biscayne Blvd. or in neighborhood lots across from Bayside Marketplace. \nPublic Transportation: Should you wish to take public transportation\, we suggest downloading the MDT Tracker App to view bus schedules or visiting https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/mobile/ to plan your trip. Bayside Marketplace is accessible by Metromover. Stop: College/Bayside. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charter Information\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Island Queen’s Miami Lady is a large vessel with two decks. The lower deck is closed in and is air-conditioned. This level has tables and chairs for tour participants to sit in and speakers so that patrons may listen to the tour guide from below. Guests may also choose to stand on the bow or stern of the vessel on the lower level. The upper level is accessible by stairs only. The upper deck is covered on the top with open sides. Should there be rainy weather\, there is plastic side sheeting\, which may be rolled down. There are chairs for guests to use on this level. The tour guides on the vessel will stand in the front of the upper level for narration. Please note that the capacity of the vessel is 140 passengers; however\, this tour has a capacity of 120 participants. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please note the upper deck of the vessel is accessible by stairs only. To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact Darianne Hernandez\, Visitor Services Manager\, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1651 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Mansions – Hibiscus Island\, 2013. Kiko Ricote\, photographer. Photo courtesy of the GMCVB – http://MiamiandMiamiBeach.com URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/islands-of-biscayne-bay-cruise-aug26/ LOCATION:Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace\, 401 Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, Florida\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,City Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Mansions-Hibiscus-Island_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260720T134406Z CREATED:20260509T184831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T134406Z UID:29837-1786190400-1786208400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Free Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with activities available until 4:00 p.m.) for a fun-filled afternoon of things to do for the whole family! Enjoy free admission as you explore the history and culture of our vibrant city through engaging highlights tours\, hands-on craft activities\, and a variety of interactive experiences. Come learn\, create\, and discover—all for free! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required for FREE admission. Have your E-ticket ready upon arrival to the museum for expediated check-in. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Fun Days are made possible with the generous support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs\, the Cultural Affairs Council\, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners; the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture; the Miami Downtown Development Authority; the Al & Jane Nahmad Family Foundation; The Batchelor Foundation; and The Kirk Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility:   \n\n\n\nTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/free-family-fun-day-12/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/RESIZE_224-FFD6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T203000 DTSTAMP:20260724T150636Z CREATED:20260623T194249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150636Z UID:30144-1785002400-1785011400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! City Tour—Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise DESCRIPTION: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 to the seven houses that remain today. Dr. George will narrate and share stories of nefarious gangsters\, stunning graffiti\, and fabulous parties while guests cruise past the Cape Florida Lighthouse\, Key Biscayne\, and the City of Miami. \n\n\n\nToday\, Biscayne National Park and the Stiltsville Trust work together to support the preservation of the remaining Stiltsville houses so that future generations can experience its unique history. \n\n\n\nWater and soda service is included in the ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please plan on arriving to Bayside Marketplace between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm for check-in. The tour may begin any time after 6:00 pm\, so please be on time as Miami’s traffic may be unpredictable. Once the boat has left the dock\, it will be unable to return for late tour participants. \n\nWe suggest bringing water and wearing sun protection. Water and soda service will be provided onboard by Island Queen Cruises. Additional light snacks and drinks are available to purchase from Island Queen Cruises. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n We will be boarding a vessel from the Island Queen fleet\, which will be docked at the marina at Bayside Marketplace. The Island Queen Cruises dock is located inside Bayside Marketplace through the main entrance. Walk past the flags and straight towards the back by the marina. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking & Public Transit\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Parking at Bayside Marketplace: There is parking at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage between NE 4th and 5th streets. \nAlternate Parking: Metered parking is also available in the median on Biscayne Blvd. or in neighborhood lots across from Bayside Marketplace. \nPublic Transportation: Should you wish to take public transportation\, we suggest downloading the MDT Tracker App to view bus schedules or visiting https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/mobile/ to plan your trip. Bayside Marketplace is accessible by Metromover. Stop: College/Bayside. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charter Information\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Island Queen’s Miami Lady is a large vessel with two decks. The lower deck is closed in and is air-conditioned. This level has tables and chairs for tour participants to sit in and speakers so that patrons may listen to the tour guide from below. Guests may also choose to stand on the bow or stern of the vessel on the lower level. The upper level is accessible by stairs only. The upper deck is covered on the top with open sides. Should there be rainy weather\, there is plastic side sheeting\, which may be rolled down. There are chairs for guests to use on this level. The tour guides on the vessel will stand in the front of the upper level for narration. Please note that the capacity of the vessel is 140 passengers; however\, this tour has a capacity of 125 participants. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please note the upper deck of the vessel is accessible by stairs only. To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credits: Stiltsville Aerial\, Courtesy of GMCVB/miamiandbeaches.com URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/stiltsville-key-biscayne-cruise-july2026/ LOCATION:Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace\, 401 Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, Florida\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,City Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/key_biscayne_stiltsville_aerial_20180822_0004_web2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260702T200617Z CREATED:20260702T200616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T200617Z UID:30188-1784226600-1784235600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:We Met at Miami Civics Club @ Musuem of Miami DESCRIPTION:Discover new connections\, enjoy engaging conversations\, and experience the museum after hours at We Met at Miami Civics Club! In partnership with Miami Freedom Project for Democracy and We Met in Miami\, this special evening features a museum scavenger hunt\, a civic connection happy hour\, and facilitated small-group conversations to bring people together. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to expand your network\, make new friends\, or simply enjoy a unique night out\, this is your chance to connect in one of Miami’s most inspiring spaces. Bring a friend and share an evening of conversation\, community\, and connection. \n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect: \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Arrival and happy hour. Check in\, choose your wristbands and make your name tag. Grab a glass of wine and start mingling. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. Opening and icebreaker. We’ll start with some introductions and a civic icebreaker designed to help you connect with your representatives and neighbors. \n\n\n\n7:20 p.m. Scavenger hunt. In a small group\, you’ll explore the Museum of Miami’s Tropical Dreams exhibit\, hunting for hidden historical clues and competing for prizes. \n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. Small group conversations. Dive deeper into important issues from Miami’s past and present during facilitated conversations. \n\n\n\n8:45 p.m. Group photo and mingle.  \n\n\n\n9 p.m. Event end. Meet someone cool? Fill out a Connection Card! If you match\, We Met in Miami will reconnect you after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\nAbout your hosts: \n\n\n\nMuseum of Miami\, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami\,  safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning\, inspire a sense of place\, and cultivate an engaged community. The museum connects people by telling the stories of local communities\, individuals\, places\, and events. \n\n\n\nWe Met Community Connection is a nonprofit creating spaces for adults 21+ to find love\, friendship\, and community through shared interests and values. Since 2024\, thousands of attendees have participated in curated\, facilitated experiences designed to spark meaningful connections. Now with two chapters: We Met in Miami and We Met in Broward. \n\n\n\nMiami Freedom Project for Democracy supports new Americans on their path to naturalization and civic participation in Miami. MFP for Democracy is home to Miami Civics Club\, a nonpartisan civic education group fostering an informed and active electorate by providing a space for learning\, conversation\, and empowerment. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/we-met-at-miami-civics-club-musuem-of-miami/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Eventbrite-Banner-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T183623Z CREATED:20260415T200151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183623Z UID:29569-1783767600-1783771200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Shenandoah Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Shenandoah community at MDPLS Shenandoah Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please call the branch at 305-250-4688 or zunigad@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-shenandoah/ LOCATION:Shenandoah Branch Library\, 2111 SW 19th St\, Miami\, Florida\, 33145\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Jaz_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T140144Z CREATED:20260515T140114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T140144Z UID:29860-1783692000-1783695600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | West Kendall Regional DESCRIPTION:Find us in the West Kendall community at MDPLS West Kendall Regional Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history – from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime\, tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305-385-7185 or lopezp@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-west-kendall/ CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/mammoth-tooth_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T195615Z CREATED:20260415T195551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T195615Z UID:29560-1783602000-1783605600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Westchester Regional DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Westchester community at MDPLS Westchester Regional Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact 305-553-1134 or gonzalezja@mpdls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-westchester/ LOCATION:Westchester Regional Library\, 9445 Coral Wy\, Miami\, Florida\, 33165\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9441-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T183722Z CREATED:20260415T195227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183722Z UID:29554-1783519200-1783522800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Miami Springs Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Miami Springs community at MDPLS Miami Springs Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history – from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime\, tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-miami-springs/ LOCATION:Miami Springs Branch Library\, 401 Westward Dr\, Miami Springs\, Florida\, 33166\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/child-w-mammoth-tooh_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T183435Z CREATED:20260415T194534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183435Z UID:29545-1783422000-1783425600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Palmetto Bay Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Palmetto Bay community at MDPLS Palmetto Bay Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-palmetto-bay/ LOCATION:Palmetto Bay Branch Library\, 17641 Old Cutler Rd\, Palmetto Bay\, Florida\, 33157\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/mammoth-tooth_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194744Z CREATED:20260415T194111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T194744Z UID:29538-1783333800-1783337400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Coral Reef Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Palmetto Bay community at MDPLS Coral Reef Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-coral-reef/ LOCATION:Coral Reef Branch Library\, 9211 SW 152nd St\, Palmetto Bay\, Florida\, 33157\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9441-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260629T180309Z CREATED:20260602T200836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T180309Z UID:29996-1783162800-1783184400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Fourth of July Celebration DESCRIPTION:Two hundred and fifty years of America. One hundred and thirty years of Miami. One city ready to celebrate both.This Fourth of July\, Museum of Museum invites Greater Miami to come together downtown for a free\, family-friendly Independence Day celebration that is festive\, meaningful\, and unmistakably 305. At the center of it all is Freedom Plane: Documents that Forged a Nation — a rare traveling exhibition from the National Archives bringing foundational American documents to life\, including the Treaty of Paris and other extraordinary artifacts. We are one of only eight museums in the nation selected to host this once-in-a-generation exhibition. This is your chance to stand face to face with the documents that shaped a country. \n\n\n\nBut this is Miami\,  so we’re making it a party. \n\n\n\nHear the live reading from the winner of our oratory contest. Move to the music. Let the kids explore. Grab a bite from on-site vendors. And spend the day surrounded by neighbors\, newcomers\, and everyone in between to mark a moment that belongs to all of us. \n\n\n\nHistory is happening here. Come be part of it. \n\n\n\n*Tickets give you access to the plaza celebration and to view the documents. The documents will be available on a first come\, first served basis until we are at capacity.* \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE with required admission.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email aruiz@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/mmfourthofjuly/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/star-spangled-banner_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T202613Z CREATED:20260212T201732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T202613Z UID:29299-1782568800-1782576000@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Panel Discussion—The Age of Revolutions and Its Lasting Impacts on South Florida DESCRIPTION:Program participants will receive complimentary admission and expedited entry to view the exhibition\, Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged A Nation\, following the program.\n\n\n\nRevolutions have shaped the modern world—reshaping governments\, economies\, and cultures far beyond the moments in which they occurred. This panel discussion explores the enduring legacy of revolutionary movements\, beginning with the American Revolution and extending to revolutions in the Caribbean\, Latin America\, and beyond\, and how their ideas\, conflicts\, and migrations continue to influence South Florida today. \n\n\n\nThrough historical context and contemporary perspectives\, panelists will examine how revolutionary ideals such as liberty\, citizenship\, resistance\, and self-determination have shaped Miami’s evolving political\, social\, and cultural landscape. The conversation will highlight themes of exile\, identity\, and civic engagement\, inviting audiences to consider how global and American revolutionary movements have left lasting marks on our local community. \n\n\n\nSeating is first-come\, first-served. Please plan to arrive early to ensure preferred seating. \n\n\n\nPresented in conjunction with the National Archives’ Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation\, a traveling exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States\, on view at Museum of Miami June 20th through July 5th. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASL interpretation will be available during the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Share our flyer! \n \n\n\n\n This program is supported in part by The Batchelor Foundation and presented in partnership with University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m.Doors OpenLight Refreshments Available2:30 p.m.Panel Discussion3:20 p.m.Audience Q&A3:30 p.m.Panel Discussion EndsFreedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation exhibition viewing5:00 p.m.Museum Closes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nEdmund Abaka\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nDr. Edmund Abaka is Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora History at the University of Miami (Florida) where he also serves as the Interim Director of the Center for Global Black Studies (2025-2026)\, having served as Associate Director of the Center for the 2024-2025 academic year. He is also editor of Abibisem: A Journal of African Culture and Civilization (University of Cape Coast\, Ghana).  \n\n\n\nDr. Abaka is a graduate of the University of Cape Coast\, Ghana\, the University of Guelph (1991) and York University (1998). He is an  academic and a documentary-style photographer whose work has been exhibited in museums and libraries in South Florida. Dr. Abaka’s research interests include commodities and trade; sites of historical memory; migration\, identity and the creation of diasporas in Africa\, especially\, the Hausa Diaspora in Ghana; and the role of Cuba in Africa’s 20th Century decolonization struggle which he has titled Africa in Cuba/Cuba in Africa.  His more recent publications include Africa and the Second World War: Africa’s “Finest” Hour (Africa World Press\, 2022)\, The Asante World (Routledge\, 2022) and the Historical Dictionary of Ghana (Rowman & Littlefield\, 2024). His  current projects include\, The Fante World ( forthcoming\, Routledge)\, and Silent Guardians\, Historic Memories: Ghana’s Slave Forts and Dungeons and the Legacy of the Atlantic Slave Trade.  \n\n\n\n\n\nRobin F. Bachin\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nRobin F. Bachin is the Charlton W. Tebeau Associate Professor of History\, Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education\, and Founding Director of the Office of Civic and Community Engagement at the University of Miami. Her research focus is on American urban and environmental history\, and she has published more than 50 articles and book chapters on topics including universities and civic engagement\, community development and urban planning\, and affordable housing and urban resilience. Her books include Building the South Side: Urban Space and Civic Culture in Chicago (University of Chicago Press\, 2004)\, Big Bosses: A Working Girl’s Memoir of Jazz Age America (University of Chicago Press\, 2016)\, and Engaging Place\, Engaging Practices: Urban History and Campus-Community Partnerships (Temple University Press\, 2023). Bachin is Project Director for the Miami Housing Solutions Lab (MHSL)\, a suite of free\, interactive online tools that uses big data and innovative mapping technology to visualize the landscape of affordable housing and climate change impacts like sea level rise and extreme heat in Miami.  She is Past President of the Society for American City and Regional Planning History (SACRPH) and a member of the Aspen Institute Working Group on Inclusive Innovation in America’s Cities. She has served on the Boards of Directors of Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH)\, Imagining America\, the Urban History Association\, the Good Government Initiative\, the Workforce Housing Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce\, and the Urban Environment League of Greater Miami. Bachin has been interviewed by and published articles in various media outlets\, including the New York Times\, Politico\, The Guardian\, the Miami Herald\, PBS\, BBC America\, The Today Show\, National Public Radio\, and NBC television. \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael J. Bustamante\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nMichael J. Bustamante (PhD\, Yale University) is Associate Professor of History and the Emilio Bacardí Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami. He is the author of Cuban Memory Wars: Retrospective Politics in Revolution and Exile (University of North Carolina Press\, 2021). With Jennifer Lambe (Brown University)\, he is co-editor of The Revolution from Within: Cuba\, 1959-1980 (Duke University Press\, 2019). As of 2024\, he is co-editor of the journal Cuban Studies. \n\n\n\nAt UM\, Dr. Bustamante serves as Director of Academic Programs at the Cuban Heritage Collection\, the largest archival repository dedicated to Cuban materials outside of the island and the largest collection of materials on the Cuban diaspora in the world. He simultaneously directs the undergraduate program in Cuban Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences and its affiliated academic minor. \n\n\n\nDr. Bustamante’s scholarly writing has appeared in Cold War History\, Journal of American Ethnic History\, Latino Studies\, Cuban Studies\, Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies\, Anthurium\, and the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History. His commentary on contemporary Cuban affairs has been featured in  Foreign Affairs\,  Washington Post\, Public Books\, and Journal of Democracy\, among other publications. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining the faculty at the University of Miami\, he served as Assistant Professor of Latin American History at Florida International University and Research Associate for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nAshli White\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nAshli White is Professor of History at the University of Miami\, where she specializes in early North America’s interactions with the wider world.  She is the author of Revolutionary Things: Material Culture and Politics in the Late Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World (Yale UP\, 2023) and Encountering Revolution: Haiti and the Making of the Early Republic (Johns Hopkins UP\, 2010). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the program. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Program check-in will begin at 2:00 pm. Theater seating is first-come\, first-served. Please plan to arrive early to ensure preferred seating. \n\nPlease note our theater space can be a bit chilly. Participants may want to consider bringing a light sweater. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This program will take place in the Museum’s South Building theater. \n \n Getting to the Museum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is nearby parking available in the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage\, 50 NW 2nd Avenue. Take the south elevator to the second floor exit. Exit this floor and follow the pathway across a covered\, above street level footbridge that leads directly to the Miami-Dade Cultural Plaza. Parking for program participants with validation is a flat rate of $5. Parking may be validated during check-in for the program. \n \n View Parking Garage Hours\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visitor Expectations to View the Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program participants will receive expedited entry to view the exhibition\, Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged A Nation\, following the program. Please review the below visitor expectations carefully before your visit to the Museum of Miami:\n\n• Long Lines and Wait Times: While program participants will receive expedited entry to view the exhibition following the program close at 3:00 pm\, please be prepared for long lines\, including possible outdoor queuing. \n• First-Come\, First-Served: Entry will be on a first-come\, first-served basis\, with capacity limitations to ensure a safe experience.\n• Re-entry: Re-entry is not permitted for this exhibition.\n• Time Limits: To accommodate as many visitors as possible\, your time inside the exhibition will be limited to approximately 15 minutes.\n• Museum staff may adjust the entry flow as needed to ensure safe conditions and protect the artifacts on display.\n• Please review our Visitor and Group Guidelines to ensure a smooth experience during your visit. \n \n \n Visitor Guidelines\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Know Before You Go\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit to the exhibition\, Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents that Forged a Nation\, please note the following guidelines.\n• Food & Drinks: No food or drinks\, including water\, are permitted inside the exhibition.\n• Bags: Only clear bags (max size: 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed. Non-clear bags\, backpacks\, luggage\, and large purses are prohibited.\n• Personal Items: Wagons\, oversized/jogging strollers\, and large personal items are not allowed in the exhibition.\n• Animals: No pets or emotional support animals are permitted. Only service animals are allowed.\n• Prohibited Items: No firearms\, weapons\, or hazardous materials are allowed.\n• Photography & Filming: Flash photography\, livestreaming\, additional lighting\, and selfie sticks are not permitted.\n \n \n Visitor Guidelines\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n \n Accessibility\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​By entering the premises\, you consent to interview(s)\, photography\, audio recording\, video recording and its/their release\, publication\, exhibition\, or reproduction to be used for news\, web casts\, promotional purposes\, telecasts\, advertising\, inclusion on web sites\, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees\, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking\, recording\, digitizing\, or publication of interviews\, photographs\, computer images\, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises\, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition\, streaming\, webcasting\, televising\, or other publication of these materials\, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting\, broadcasting\, webcasting\, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo\, video\, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent\, waiver of liability\, and release before entering the premise. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/the-age-of-revolutions-america-250-2/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/freedom-plane_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T165824Z CREATED:20260505T180129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T165824Z UID:29611-1781953200-1783270800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Documents That Forged A Nation DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuseum of Miami is Selected to Host National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour” Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary         \n\n\n\nMiami is One of Eight Cities to Host Original Founding-Era Documents\, June 20 – July 5; Launch of Countywide Student Oratorical Contest \n\n\n\nThe National Archives has selected Museum of Miami Museum in downtown Miami as one of eight museums nationwide to host the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation\,” a traveling exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. \n\n\n\nAnnounced today by the National Archives and Records Administration\, the Freedom Plane National Tour will bring original Founding-era documents to communities across the country throughout 2026. Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train\, the exhibition expands public access to records fundamental to the nation’s founding\, many of which have not traveled outside Washington\, D.C. in decades. \n\n\n\nThe documents will travel together and arrive to much fanfare on June 15\, 2026\, via a specially designated aircraft.  Museum of Miami will host the exhibition June 20 through July 5 presenting Miamians\, Floridians\, and visitors to the state with a rare opportunity to experience these historic documents firsthand on the very day it celebrates America’s semiquincentennial year\, July 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Freedom Plane National Tour is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation\, through the support of The Boeing Company\, Comcast Corporation\, Microsoft\, and P&G. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional support is provided by FedEx. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition locally supported by Miami-Dade County\, Trivest Partners\, Private Equity for Founders and The David and Hilary Gershman Charitable Fund\, Julie and Michael Weiser\, Peacock Foundation\, Inc.\, Miami-Dade Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez\, Medina Ventures\, AT&T\, Knight Foundation\, and Dave Lawrence Jr. Children’s Movement of Florida. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/foundingdocuments/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR