On April 6, 2019 join us for our annual fundraising gala presented by Hialeah Park in the historic Citation Ball Room! Enjoy a lavish stone crab buffet, live music, and a special awards presentation. This year we are presenting Ryder System, Inc. with the prestigious Henry Flagler Award. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m.Black Tie or […]

HistoryMaker and Fellow Member Private Event Enjoy cocktails and lively conversation with HistoryMaker and Fellow members and meet renowned historian, author and preservationist Arva Moore Parks. The historical aspect of the evening will focus on women in South Florida history. The event takes place at the newly restored Coral Gables Merrick House. This evening with […]

Experience our new exhibition Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities. Learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ communities in Miami with our highlight’s tours at 11am and 2pm. Join our story time with one of Miami’s favorite bearded drag queen Miss Latina at 1pm and 3pm. Take part in our Community Mural: Love Makes […]

Visit your museum and take in the vision of our shared future.  There is much ahead for history and you are part of it. Enjoy a welcome reception and then hear from Dr. Paul George on the history of the Super Bowl in Miami.  A special announcement will be made that evening as we prepare […]

NWD Projects, in collaboration with Museum of Miami, presents Everglades Imprint, a performance installation of dance, live music, and film. Choreographer Dale Andree and filmmaker Claudio Marcotulli will lead a 30-minute workshop called “Capturing Nature’s Movement Through the Camera’s Eye, ” followed by a dance performance to the musical accompaniment of Samuel Tommie, a citizen […]

Free Members Only Event Enjoy Florida's natural coastal beauty on a guided walking tour of the Bill Baggs State Park nature trail.  Afterwards, relax at the Members Only private bay view pavilion. Bring your camera, a friend, and your swimsuit to make it a perfect day in beautiful Key Biscayne. A Publix sandwich box lunch […]

This tour takes you through the curatorial narrative and historical highlights of Miami’s queer history; led by Dr. Julio Capó Jr., exhibition curator, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and award-winning author of Welcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami before 1940. Tour begins at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. Space is […]

Piracy began more than 2000 years ago, when sea robbers started flocking around the trading routes. Learn about the pirates that sailed the waters in South Florida and make your very own pirate hat and flag RSVP   Family Fun Days are possible with the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural affairs, […]

For more than three decades, Dr. Paul George has toured his way to local, national, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. As a South Florida native, author, and former university professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places […]

Curious about what you might find at a local botanica? During this exclusive tour of the longstanding spiritual store, Botanica Viejo Lazaro, explore the botanica and learn about the purposes of the items sold and the many religious communities it serves. Owner Nelson Hernandez will guide the tour and finish with a demonstration of an Orisha […]

Free Members Only Event Start your July 4th patriotic celebration a few days early with a fascinating look at Miami’s rich military history with resident historian, Dr. Paul George.  Explore Miami’s military past as only Dr. George can convey it. Happy 4th of July and thank you to our veterans and military. This is a […]

Miami is celebrating its 123rd birthday and you are invited to join the party! Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities with story time, crafts, and more. Learn about our city’s history on a guided tour of our core exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. RSVP   […]

Join us 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.   Winemaking & Tasting at Schnebly Winery Join us for a one-of-a-kind tour and tasting at Schnebly Redland's […]

Adorado por millones de personas alrededor del mundo, Walter Mercado es un astrólogo, actor, bailarín y escritor puertorriqueño, más conocido como personalidad televisiva. Durante décadas, el mensaje de amor y paz de Walter llegó a los hogares de multitudes iluminando y guiando con sus consejos y sorprendentes predicciones. Sus programas de televisión fueron emitidos en […]

HistoryMaker & Fellow Members are invited to join us for an exclusive reception and intimate conversation with Dr. Julio Capó Jr., curator of Queer Miami: A History of LGBTQ Communities. Julio will share the century long and multifaceted history of the gay community, featured in his book Welcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami Before 1940, which serves as […]

Experience the art of chocolate making during a behind-the-scenes tour of Cao Chocolates followed by a tasting. Chocolatier Ricardo Trillos will discuss the factory’s process in creating bean-to-bar chocolate and sourcing ingredients locally and from fair-trade farms around the world. Don’t miss the chance to taste the shop’s delicious creations and learn about this art […]

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Seminole people! Learn about traditional and contemporary Seminole arts through storytelling, craft activities, patchwork clothing, an interactive touch table, and much more. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience live canoe carving demonstrations at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. by master carver and Museum of Miami’s artist-in-residence, Pedro […]

Join Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, Jimmy Cefalo, Nat Moore, John Offerdahl, Mark Duper, Mark Clayton, and dozens of other NFL greats at this VIP Preview Party at Museum of Miami. Walk the red carpet, enjoy drinks sponsored by Bacardi, and view "Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame" before it […]

Drop in to watch artist Pedro Zepeda carve a Seminole dugout canoe right before your eyes and assist him throughout the carving process. Pedro will demonstrate this art form in a recreated studio space filled with his tools, supplies, and examples of his pieces. During this intimate experience, he will answer your questions about the […]

Gather the whole family to kick-off our new exhibition Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Come decked out in your favorite local team’s gear. Join us for full day of sports and spectacular fun with craft activities, storytelling, music and much more! RSVP         Family Fun Days are […]

Museum of Miami is proud to host LIBATIONS, a performance art pop-up created to shift the lens of perception as it relates to human connection using visual arts, social practice, and storytelling. Using retrospect and trauma as the marker for transformation, the evening will engage your senses to bring you into the moment of an […]

Museum of Miami’s CultureFest 305 is back on November 9, 2019! We invite you to celebrate life in the Magic City and take in the unique sights, sounds, and flavors that make Miami, Miami. Join us for a jam-packed day of music, dance, food, and art. This festival brings together the city’s finest traditional artists […]