Museum of Miami and the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society host the prestigious Legal Legends awards, presented to true luminaries in the legal community who were nominated by their peers to honor their many years of matchless service through the legal profession.   2016 Honorees: Honorable Gill Freeman Honorable Melvia Green Alan Greer Honorable Roberto […]

Take a journey through the evolution of Indian dance.  Artist Ranjana Warier will teach a variety of folk and classical dance forms, from ancient traditional Indian dance to Bollywood. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 8+. Space is limited and advanced reservations and payment required.   Members $5, Non-members $15 REGISTER 

Committees of 100 nature lovers and adventurers, join the Deering Estate Director on a behind the scenes look at the estates’ unique cultural, archaeological and ecological riches that are not accessible to the public. An optional lunch for $20 per person can be enjoyed in the shady Palm Grove following the tour. This tour has […]

Experience a day of fun-filled activities. Enjoy a variety of arts and crafts including painting, drawing, beading, decoupage and more. Discover your inner artists and join The Wynwood Coloring book from 12pm-3pm for a coloring session inspired by the Wynwood murals. Partner: The Wynwood Coloring Book REGISTER Family Fun Days are presented with the support […]

Did you know over half of our visitors are local? Each year we service roughly 20,000 people through our FREE Family Fun Days, exciting programming, city tours, and showstopping exhibitions. Founded in 1940, we are the largest private history museum in the State of Florida and house four permanent galleries and up to three traveling […]

Join curators Allan T. Shulman and Randolph C. Henning in a discussion about Alfred Browning Parker’s ecologically driven mid-Twentieth Century architecture. Guest moderator: David Rifkind, Associate Professor College of Architecture and the Arts, Florida International University. WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST) WHERE: Museum of Miami - 101 West Flagler […]

Did you know over half of our visitors are local? Each year we service roughly 20,000 people through our FREE Family Fun Days, exciting programming, city tours, and showstopping exhibitions. Founded in 1940, we are the largest private history museum in the State of Florida and house four permanent galleries and up to three traveling […]

Museum of Miami will capture the spirit of the magic city during Art Basel Week while hosting one of the most popular art events in recent years: the Miami Street Photography Festival.

Celebrate your hometown sports heroes! Come decked out in your favorite local team’s gear and learn about their rise to fame with our exhibition, Beyond the Game: Sports and the Evolution of South Florida. Join in on the fun with craft activities, storytelling, and more! REGISTER Family Fun Days are presented with the support of […]

MEMBERSHIP PRICES ON CITY TOURS Give the gift of adventure with a Museum of Miami City Tours gift certificate! Everyone enjoys membership pricing on city tours if you book before December 25! Museum of Miami has a variety of city tours throughout Miami that are sure to impress. From walking tours of downtown Miami to […]

Museum of Miami will be closing at 3 PM on December 24th, and will be CLOSED on Dec. 25 and 26, 2016. We will reopen Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Museum of Miami will also close at 3 PM on December 31, and will be CLOSED on January 1. We will reopen on […]

Members: $200, Non-Members: $225 Join Dr. George for a series of Thursday classes that will cover a variety of topics about Miami and South Florida and will include: lectures, video & slide presentations, and visits to Museum of Miami’s archives and exhibits, as well as to historic sites. 5 weeks, 2 hour thematic sessions Defining […]

Get ready to party like its 1925 (when Hialeah Park first raced horses)! The Museum of Miami is swinging back to the 1920s with a Gatsby themed Flamingo Ball at Hialeah Park. Dinner and dancing, open bar, and much more. Table sponsors enjoy exclusive access to the Speakeasy Lounge offering a private pre-event reception, exclusive […]

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity! Explore the rich and vibrant arts rooted in Orisha worship, an Afro-Cuban religious tradition called Lukumi or Santeria. Learn about one of Miami’s largest religious communities and its widely unknown sacred traditions, including drumming, dance, and beadwork. Enjoy unique craft activities and discover the significance of the Orisha religion […]

LINCOLN SYMPOSIUM AND RECEPTION Reconstruction—“America’s Unfinished Revolution”—began 150 years ago, and remains one of the most controversial and passionately debated periods in our history. Was it a Carpetbagger-led military occupation designed to keep the post-Civil War South in perpetual subjugation? Or was it a heroic attempt to restore the fractured Union, guarantee equal rights for […]

2017 Miami International Map Fair 24th ANNUAL MIAMI INTERNATIONAL MAP FAIR February 3-5, 2017 Friday, February 3 (Open to Full Access Weekend Registrants and Dealers Only) Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5  Map Fair opens to the public Make plans to attend the 2017 Miami International Map Fair at Museum of Miami. Immerse yourself in a […]

Do you like to dig in the dirt? Put pieces together? Figure out stories from clues and riddles? Join Museum of Miami and the Florida Public Archaeology Network for family fun exploring Florida’s past! Learn about Florida’s history through hands on activities and demonstrations. Interact with real fossils and meet an archaeologist at 1pm and […]

Don’t miss the rare chance to watch a master artist at work! During this intimate, one-on-one experience, expert beadworker Mannolie DiSantos will intricately embellish ritual tools used in Afro-Cuban Orisha worship. She will answer your questions about the creation, use, and significance of these commonly misunderstood religious items. Learn about her creative process as she […]

SOLD OUT - Our next Happy Hour with Dr. George will be held June 7th at the Peacock Garden Cafe. RSVP now to save your spot. Click here. Join Dr. Paul George for a Happy Hour with Dr. George at the historic Vagabond Hotel. Enjoy a history lesson on the MiMo district while sipping on […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for a literary experience followed by a related art activity at 11AM and 2PM. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. March 4 – Hear the story of Juliette Gordon Low founder of Girl Scouts of the USA and design your very own badge inspire button. […]

Museum of Miami, the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami Dade College, and Obsolete Media Miami are proud to partner on MemoryLab, a gallery-based “laboratory” for exploring the concept of memory. Using the collections of our three organizations, select artists will create new work for this innovative lab. Join HistoryMIami […]

Miami is abuzz with art, artists, and art aficionados. Become an artist, get messy, and let your brilliance shine as you produce an original masterpiece using a variety of mediums from our art corner. Take part in our community mural activity. Enjoy music, storytelling, and more. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with […]

Create a unique necklace during this one-of-a-kind jewelry making workshop inspired by the Orisha religion, an Afro-Cuban tradition also known as Lukumi or Santeria. Master beadworker Mannolie DiSantos will lead you in creating your own eleke (necklace) and share the significance of this religious item. After learning about the personalities and characteristics of the many […]

This year Rewind/Fast Forward, The Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami-Dade College recently reincarnated film, video and media festival focused on Florida, will be presented as part of the MemoryLab exhibition at Museum of Miami. On Saturday REW/FF will be devoted to “Memory,” screening films and video that will evoke or […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for a literary experience followed by an art activity related to a monthly theme at 11AM and 2PM. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. March 18 – Learn about the life and work of Frida Kahlo and create a Mexican paper flower bouquet. March 25 […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for a literary experience followed by an art activity related to a monthly theme at 11AM and 2PM. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. April 1 – Learn about recycling with our story “The Adventures of an Aluminum Can” and create your very own sculpture […]

Join Museum of Miami for the opening of Tropical Wildlife: Portraits of Miamians, 1991-1996. Enjoy cocktails and browse through dozens of unique images in our gallery. During the early 1990s, one weekly feature in the Miami Herald's 'Tropi'c magazine, called “Tropical Wildlife: Distinctive Markings of South Florida Species,” showcased a random Miamian with a full […]

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 at Museum of Miami’s first annual CultureFest 305. We’re bringing together the city’s finest traditional musicians, artists, and craftsmen for a day of performances […]

Join Museum of Miami in partnership with Tigertail Productions for a discussion on what it means to belong and to not want to belong. Inspired by the performance piece CITIZEN, explore the anthropological, scientific, and lived experience of race and identity in the United States. Speakers: Reggie Wilson, Artistic Director, choreographer and performer. Founder of […]