Events
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Cooking Workshop: Sephardic Dishes and Melodies
Find out more Cooking Workshop: Sephardic Dishes and MelodiesCook, sing, and connect! Join artist-in-residence Susana Behar for a one-of-a-kind virtual workshop that marries her love of music with her passion for cooking. Follow along as Susana guides you in preparing staples of Sephardic cuisine, including recipes just in time for Hanukkah. During this intimate experience, you'll learn about the customs and celebrations surrounding […]
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Kids Ask a Question
Find out more Kids Ask a QuestionFree with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom information. Did you know that an alligator could go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime? That sun tan lotion was invented in Miami? Spend the morning with us and get answers to all your curious questions about South Florida’s history and much more. Holiday Traditions Ring […]
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Cultural Encounter: Garden, Cook, and Create with Herbs
Find out more Cultural Encounter: Garden, Cook, and Create with HerbsJoin us for Cultural Encounters as we explore cultural traditions that are “so Miami.” Meet the artisans and experts whose crafts, skills, and services make Miami, Miami during these intimate, unique experiences. Presented by the museum’s South Florida Folklife Center. Garden, Cook, and Create with Herbs Learn from the experts during this virtual workshop […]
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Family Program: West African Songs and Stories
Find out more Family Program: West African Songs and StoriesEnjoy a live virtual presentation of West African culture with artist-in-residence, Delou Africa Dance Ensemble. This interactive experience for the entire family incorporates rhythm, movement, and stories to explore the cultural expressions of the African continent. Program is recommended for all ages and is FREE with registration. Registration includes a family activity packet to complete the experience. The packet will be emailed to all participants prior to the program. Capacity is limited and available […]
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Sip of History: Stories and Spirits
Find out more Sip of History: Stories and SpiritsMuseum Members: $5, Non-Members: $10 Register here to receive Zoom log-in information. Sip of History delves into South Florida’s past and present through moderated conversation with artists, activists, and community stakeholders from a variety of disciplines. Hosted by a Museum of Miami staff, each conversation will explore a different topic centered on the diverse stories […]
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Via Zoom! Biscayne Boulevard Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Find out more Via Zoom! Biscayne Boulevard Virtual Tour with Dr. GeorgeMuseum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Reflect upon the rise of Biscayne Boulevard on a virtual tour with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. View some of the early buildings that made up Miami’s developing skyline, including the Miami News Tower and nearby hotels such as the Alcazar and Everglades […]
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Via Zoom! Museum Story Time
Find out more Via Zoom! Museum Story TimeFREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Celebrate the joy of reading and be whisked away on a literary adventure. Hear the tale of Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max. Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. She wants to be an astronaut! Channeling a […]
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2021 Virtual Miami International Map Fair
Find out more 2021 Virtual Miami International Map FairThe Miami International Map Fair is back, and we are going virtual. Now in our 27th year, 30 dealers from across the globe are joining our map fair virtually. The Miami Map Fair will showcase the extraordinary and unique maps, atlases, and globes that you have come to expect from our annual fair. Over a […]
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Via Zoom! South Dade Communities: Homestead & Redland Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Find out more Via Zoom! South Dade Communities: Homestead & Redland Virtual Tour with Dr. GeorgeMuseum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Delve into the history of Homestead and Redland on a virtual tour with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Hear stories of Homestead’s “First Citizen” William J. Krome and of the mysteries surrounding the famed Coral Castle. View the historic district of Downtown Homestead, […]
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Performance: A Night with Delou Africa Dance Ensemble
Find out more Performance: A Night with Delou Africa Dance EnsembleJoin artist-in-residence Delou Africa Dance Ensemble for a lively presentation of music and dance traditions! This collective of seasoned artists will perform West African dance and drum techniques, as well as Caribbean music styles of the African Diaspora. Prepare to be captivated by the ensemble’s vibrant costumes and energetic rhythms during this exciting performance. Register here to join us on Zoom Click here to join us on Facebook Live Supported by To […]
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Public Art in Downtown Miami Walking Tour with T. Wheeler Castillo
Find out more Public Art in Downtown Miami Walking Tour with T. Wheeler CastilloMuseum Members: $10, Non-Members: $20 Meet in front of Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130 Join Museum of Miami tour guide T. Wheeler Castillo on a fascinating tour of Downtown Miami's public art scene. Explore how public art initiatives have transformed Miami's urban landscape, while bringing the history and culture of […]
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Virtual Panel Discussion – Ali in Miami: Training for the “Fight of the Century”
Find out more Virtual Panel Discussion – Ali in Miami: Training for the “Fight of the Century”TO REGISTER CLICK HERE In honor of the 50th anniversary of the “Fight of the Century,” Museum of Miami is proud to display The ALI/MIA portfolio, a one-of-a-kind set of handmade photographs of Muhammad Ali training for this historic bout with Joe Frazier. On the anniversary of the fight, we invite you to join a dynamic […]
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SOLD OUT Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History
Find out more SOLD OUT Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida HistoryTuesdays starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Museum Members: $100, Non-Members: $125 Register for Zoom instructions Class Schedule Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | Meet & Greet with Dr. George (optional) Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | Class #1 with guest speaker Rachel Silverstein, Miami Waterkeeper Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | Class #2 Tuesday, March 30, […]
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Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History
Find out more Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary HistoryIn partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations. FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE. Through their cookbooks, teaching, and television programs, these extraordinary women inspired generations of people to take cooking seriously. They challenged perceptions and stereotypes of women in their respective eras and made lasting contributions to culinary history. Their stories, reflective of their very different backgrounds, reveal […]
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Kids Ask a Question: All About Fossils
Find out more Kids Ask a Question: All About FossilsFREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Did you know that an alligator could go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime? That sun tan lotion was invented in Miami? Spend the morning with us and get answers to all your curious questions about South Florida’s history and much more. Fossils tell […]
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Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection
Find out more Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian CollectionIn partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations. FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE. Dr. Margaret Weitekamp has researched and written on how a groundswell of support helped create a Lego set representing women’s contributions to aerospace. Join us for a discussion of how women have worked from the very beginning of aviation to innovate, and how museums have documented […]
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Ancient Worlds Contemporary Selves: Smithsonian Scholars Explore Intersectionality
Find out more Ancient Worlds Contemporary Selves: Smithsonian Scholars Explore IntersectionalityIn partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations. FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE. In this discussion, scholars from the National Museum of the American Indian, Asian Pacific American Center and Smithsonian American Art Museum explore how artists integrate the ancient world within their contemporary artistic practice. In so doing, their works update and create new meanings, allowing them […]
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Via Zoom! Historic Hollywood Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Find out more Via Zoom! Historic Hollywood Virtual Tour with Dr. GeorgeMuseum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Explore the history of Hollywood, once Hollywood-By-The-Sea, a community designed by developer Joseph Young in the 1920s. Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, will guide you through the area’s past, highlighting the stories behind Hollywood Boulevard and Young Circle, the Hollywood Beach Hotel, and […]
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People’s History of South Florida Program Series:Curator’s Tour: Urban Tranquility
Find out more People’s History of South Florida Program Series:Curator’s Tour: Urban TranquilityThis program series looks at Miami’s history, from early settlers to its current evolution into a global city. Discussion points will include immigration, civil rights, gentrification, and other topics that help tell the story of the Magic City. FREE with registration. Register here for Zoom instructions. Join curator Carl Juste and photographer C.W. Griffin as […]
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April 17 – Kids Ask a Question: Endangered Animals
Find out more April 17 – Kids Ask a Question: Endangered AnimalsApril 17, 2021 FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Did you know that blue whales are the largest animals in the world? Or that sea otters wash their paws after every meal? The world is filled with millions of animal species, and all of them are unique and special. Many […]
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81st Annual Membership Meeting
Find out more 81st Annual Membership MeetingBoard Chairman John K. Shubin and the Museum of Miami Board of Trustees invite you to the 81st Annual Membership Meeting via Zoom. Museum of Miami members will participate in the election of new board members and the slate of officers. Chairman John K. Shubin and Executive Director Jorge Zamanillo will present a "Year In […]
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Youth Activism: Raise Your Voice A Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Scholar Talk
Find out more Youth Activism: Raise Your Voice A Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Scholar TalkJoin Smithsonian Affiliations and Museum of Miami in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the National Civil Rights Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will present a discussion of youth activism with community engagement leaders OnRaé Watkins, Dr. Noelle Trent, and Dylan Baca, with a special recorded performance from Edrick Trotter, a Washington, D.C. […]
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Via Zoom! Celebrate Historic Downtown Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Find out more Via Zoom! Celebrate Historic Downtown Virtual Tour with Dr. GeorgeMuseum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Join Museum of Miami in celebrating the City of Miami’s upcoming 125th birthday. Incorporated on July 28th, 1896, Dr. George will highlight the history of this city through stories of Downtown Miami. View downtown scenes and notable landmarks along with vintage photographs of Dr. George and […]
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Kids Ask a Question: Haitian Heritage- May 8 at 10 am
Find out more Kids Ask a Question: Haitian Heritage- May 8 at 10 amFREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. During the month of May Haitian Americans around the United States celebrate their heritage. This is an expansion of Haitian Flag Day, which takes place on May18th and was established to honor the contribution of Haiti internationally as well as its independence. This festive celebration […]
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Watercolor Workshop: Painting Nature’s Bounty with Donna Torres
Find out more Watercolor Workshop: Painting Nature’s Bounty with Donna TorresMembers: $5 Non-Members: $15 Register here. In this workshop you will learn about painting fruits and vegetables from your garden or market using basic watercolor techniques. Donna will paint brightly colored peppers and you can follow along with her as she paints. The skills you learn in this short class can be used to paint […]
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Dance Workshop: Rhythms & Movements of West Africa
Find out more Dance Workshop: Rhythms & Movements of West AfricaDance with us during this virtual workshop with artist-in-residence Delou Africa Dance Ensemble! Learn from these professional artists as they take you on a cultural journey through West African dance, music, and history. Connect, move, and share during this energizing and interactive experience. Members $10, Non-Members $15 REGISTER HERE Accessibility To request […]
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Honk for History
Find out more Honk for HistoryLocations: North – Arch Creek Park & Nature Center 1855 NE 135th Street, North Miami. View map. Central – AD Barnes Park & Nature Center 3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami. View map. South – Goulds Park 11350 SW 216th Street, Miami. View map. Join Museum of Miami and Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces for a day at the park. Drive up and receive […]
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Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida History
Find out more Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida HistoryTuesdays from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Time Museum Members: $100, Non-Members: $125 Register for Zoom instructions Class Schedule Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Meet & Greet with Dr. George (optional) Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Class #1 Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | Class #2 with guest speaker, Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, Executive Director of […]
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Members Only Event: Will Miami’s Hurricane Past Collide with the City of Tomorrow?
Find out more Members Only Event: Will Miami’s Hurricane Past Collide with the City of Tomorrow?Bryan Norcross and Betty Davis will discuss the history of hurricanes in South Florida and share their knowledge and expertise on how climate change and modern impacts affect tropical systems. Learn more as to new technology in the field alongside analysis and simulations. We look forward to having you join us! Register Here Live […]
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