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  • A black and white mug shot of Al Capone from the side and front.

    In Community: Crime in Miami presented by Brockway Memorial Library

    Brockway Memorial Library 10021 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, Florida, United States

    Find us in the Miami Shores community at Brockway Memorial Library! Explore the history of crime in the Magic City with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George! Hear stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high-profile kidnappings as Miami’s colorful criminal past is revealed. View highlights from the Museum’s collection. Presented in partnership […]

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  • A dancer poses with his toes pointed towards the center and his arms outstretched. He outdoors in a corridor with hanging lamps and is wearing a white shirt with embroidered designs, green pants, and a colorful belt

    Workshop: Serbian Folk Dance

    Join us for an afternoon of dance, music, and culture! Master folk dancer Miloš Damnjanović will lead participants through a workshop exploring a diverse mix of traditional dances from across Serbia. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 5+. Space is limited and registration is required. Members $20, Non-members $25 In partnership with Cultural Square with support […]

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  • woman in kitchen cooking

    CANCELED Member Preview: Belonging in Transit

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Members are invited to a special preview of Belonging in Transit before the exhibition's public opening. Belonging in Transit offers a personal and honest look at the lived experiences surrounding migration, and a reflection of photographer Carlos "Cali" Muñoz's own story. Members will experience a guided tour and artist talk with Carlos Muñoz, and engage […]

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  • A person wearing a long sleeve white shirt and blue jeans sits amongst colorful crates of produce in an open-air market. They have short dark hair with a curl in the front and a short beard.

    Opening Reception: Belonging in Transit

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Be the first to experience Belonging in Transit, a powerful new photography exhibition by Carlos Muñoz exploring migration, memory, and belonging. Join us for an intimate evening with light bites, cocktails, and a special first look at Muñoz’s moving photo essay set in Miami’s Redland community. This reception offers a chance to connect with the […]

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    Free

  • In Community: The Legacy of Harriet Tubman

    Find us in Miami Dade College's Miami Book Fair! Museum of Miami is proud to be partnering with Miami Book Fair for An Extraordinary Woman: The Legacy of Harriet Tubman. Historians Edda L. Fields-Black and Dr. Dorothy Jenkins-Fields will discuss Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War, uncovering the incredible […]

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  • A person wearing a long sleeve white shirt and blue jeans sits amongst colorful crates of produce in an open-air market. They have short dark hair with a curl in the front and a short beard.

    Panel Discussion—Belonging in Transit: An Evening with Photographer Carlos Muñoz

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Reflect upon the work and practice of photographer Carlos Muñoz in conversation with curators Lucia Marcano and Roberto Mata. Belonging in Transit offers a personal and honest look at the lived experiences surrounding migration, and a reflection of the photographer’s own story. Hear insights into Muñoz’s artistic process in authentic storytelling through photographs that elicit […]

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    Free
  • In the reflection of a large mirror, a person with long hair and glasses looks down while a photographer with a camera looks on.

    Film Preview & Panel Discussion—Full Set: A Celebration of Miami Nail Artistry

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Delve into the world of nail art with Full Set Project! Full Set Project explores the social and cultural impacts of the nail industry through a study of the artistry, entrepreneurship, and working conditions of nail techs while amplifying their voices. Join us for a special look at Nail Tech: Portrait of an Artist (2025) […]

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    $15
  • Children looking at images on the wall.

    Free Family Fun Day: Capturing Memories

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Join us the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (activities available until 4:00 p.m.) for a fun-filled afternoon of free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. You're invited to discover how we capture memories, experiences, and emotions through the lens […]

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  • Kids playing with blocks

    Sensory Sunday

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    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 our exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida througha touch tour and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. […]

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  • View of the Miami River at dusk from the front of a boat. The sunset is reflected upon relatively still water with boats docked along the shoreline.

    Historic Miami River Cruise

    Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida, United States

    Cruise along the Miami River with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami – from early indigenous peoples known as the Tequesta to the settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods. Water and […]

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  • A close up of hands with the focus on the purple. pink, and blue design of her nails, her jewelery, and the tattoos on her fingers and the back of her hands

    Demonstration: Live Nail Art Design at Art Deco Festival

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Kro Vargas, master nail artist and Museum of Miami’s artist-in-residence will create a custom set of nails inspired by the architecture, colors, and flair of Art Deco at the Art Deco Festival on Miami Beach. Watch as her intricate designs take shape using her one-of-a kind techniques and artistic eye. Visitors explore their curiosity during […]

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  • Museum visitors looking at exhibition cases.

    Free Family Fun Day

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    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 […]

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  • SOLD OUT-History Icon Awards 2026

    Museum of Miami will host its 2nd Annual History Icon Awards at the iconic Joe’s Stone Crab. The History Icon Award honors exceptional individuals, families, and organizations whose groundbreaking contributions have left an indelible mark on the Miami community. These honorees are the trailblazers, the visionaries, and the changemakers who have not only enriched Miami’s […]

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  • View of The Barnacle, a two-story wooden house with an orange shingled roof. A green lawn leads up to the house. Photo courtesy of the GMCVB – http://MiamiandMiamiBeach.com

    SOLD OUT! History in the Grove: Charles Avenue Walking Tour

    The Barnacle Historic State Park 3485 Main Hwy, Miami

    Discover the fascinating history of one of Miami’s original settlements, Cocoanut Grove, as you stroll down its tree-lined streets. Learn how Bahamian settlers influenced the development of the Grove with their knowledge of tropical plants and native building materials. Reflect upon the legacy of the neighborhood’s early residents, including E. W. F. Stirrup and Mariah […]

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  • Close up shot of a nail artist using a brush to create a design on a finger nail of a client.

    Workshop: Nail Art Techniques with Kro Vargas

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Don’t miss the opportunity to try your hand at nail art design under the guidance of master nail artist, Kro Vargas, Museum of Miami's artist-in-residence. Kro will lead a small group in nail art techniques, including one-stroke flowers. Join us at Spring with Friends Salon for an afternoon of culture and creativity! Space is limited […]

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  • Aerial view of Coconut Grove from the Bay. Photo courtesy of the GMCVB – http://MiamiandMiamiBeach.com

    In Community: 62nd Coconut Grove Arts Festival

    Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2700 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida, United States

    Find us in the Coconut Grove community at the 62nd Coconut Grove Arts Festival! Engage with objects from the Museum's education teaching collection as you learn about the history of Coconut Grove! Explore the stories of some of Miami's early photographers; and create your own cyanotype* - one of the oldest photographic print processes in […]

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  • Child looking at USS Maine boat in gallery.

    Free Family Fun Day

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    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 […]

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  • View of verdant farmland at sunset. Photo courtesy of the GMCVB – http://MiamiandMiamiBeach.com

    In Community: Panel Discussion—The Changing Landscape of South Dade

    Miami Dade College - Homestead Campus 500 College Terrace, Homestead, Florida, United States

    Join us in Homestead for an engaging conversation surrounding the past, present, and future of South Dade's agricultural landscape! Explore the rich and evolving history of South Dade through the lens of its agricultural roots. This program will delve into the transformation of the Homestead and Redland areas—regions long defined by their fertile land, migrant […]

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    Free

  • Builders of Miami: William and Mary Brickell

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Lecture and Fireside Chat with Author and producer-director, Beth Brickell Members: Free, Non-Members: $10 In recognition of Mary Brickell’s 109th birthday, join Museum of Miami for a lecture and fireside conversation with author and filmmaker Beth Brickell exploring the early years of Miami’s industrial boom and the visionaries who helped shape the city we know […]

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    $10

  • Visitors looking at archeological items in gallery.

    Free Family Fun Day

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    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 […]

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  • Two children sit in a garden playing with bubbles. The words, "Garden Day: Wonder in the Gardens Saturday, March 21 Sensory Hour 9-10am and General Admission 10 am - 1pm.

    In Community: Spring Garden Day with Pinecrest Gardens

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    Pinecrest Gardens 11000 Red Rd, Miami, Florida, United States

    Find us in the Pinecrest community at Pinecrest Gardens' Spring Garden Day: Wonder in the Gardens! History 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 […]

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  • View of a hiking trail surrounded by green trees and wild shrubbery. A mulched patch is seen in the center with some sky peeking out behind the trees. Image courtesy of GMCVB/miamiandbeaches.com

    In Community: Meet at the Bridge with Arch Creek Park

    Arch Creek Park 1855 NE 135th St, North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

    Find us in the North Miami Beach community at Arch Creek Park! History 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 […]

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  • Family in the gallery. Mom, grandmother and two children.

    Free Family Fun Day

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    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    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 […]

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  • Black and white historical image of the Miami River. A boat is docked alongside the river with a bridge just behind it. In the background, a city skyline can be seen.

    In Community: 27th Annual Miami Riverday

    Lummus Park 250 NW North River Drive, Miami, Florida, United States

    Find us in the Lummus Park Historic District in Downtown Miami! History 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 […]

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  • From Rum Row to Hypocrite’s Row: A Conversation with Eliot Kleinberg

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Membership Event $20 for Non-Members, Members Free (Members must sign in to register) Step back into the daring days of the Roaring Twenties when Prohibition was the law—but in South Florida, it was often treated as little more than a suggestion. Join acclaimed journalist and historian Eliot Kleinberg for an engaging fireside chat at Museum […]

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  • A group stands on the side of a paved road in the Design District. They look towards a tour guide who stands wearing a hat, black shirt, and shorts and is holding a piece of paper up to the group.

    Design District Discoveries Walking Tour

    In front of Luminaire Lab 201 NE 39th St, Miami, Florida, United States

    Explore the heart of the Design District with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Learn how the cutting-edge architecture and high-end boutiques evolved from the historic Buena Vista neighborhood. View public art installations, hear stories of developer Craig Robins, and of the neighborhood master plan created by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. […]

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  • A child plays with colorful cardboard stacking boxes with a brick pattern.

    Sensory Sunday

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    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 […]

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  • Members Only: 86th Annual Membership Meeting

    Museum of Miami 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, United States

    Members of Museum of Miami are invited to join us for the 86th Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This special evening brings together our community of members to reflect on the past year, celebrate the museum’s accomplishments, and share a look ahead at the exciting initiatives and […]

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  • View of yellow wooden A-frame stiltsville house on the flats of biscayne bay.

    Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise

    Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida, United States

    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 […]

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  • Outdoor mural in yellow with images of people in whites and reds

    In Community: Overtown—A History with Dr. George presented by NSU Libraries

    NSU Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

    Find us in the Davie/Fort Lauderdale community at Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library! Inspired by NSU Libraries' latest exhibition, Honoring the Life and Works of Purvis Young, join Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George as he reflects upon the important history of Miami’s Overtown community. Purvis Young, a self-taught artist who lived […]

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