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 […]

A historic conversation with renowned panelists presented by Museum of Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society.  The topics of citizenship rights and equal protection under the laws for former slaves will be juxtaposed with hot button issues both uniting and dividing our nation today.  This discussion will be a prelude to a ceremony on Friday morning, May […]

Throughout the month of May you can explore our new exhibition Tropical Wildlife and enjoy special offers like BOGO admission as part of our Museum Month specials. Also, join us May 13 for our Free Family Fun Day!  

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city! Enjoy craft activities, storytelling, interactive building stations, and more for children of all abilities. Join us for an inclusive gallery tour and learn how Miami became the city it is today! REGISTER Family Fun Days are presented with the support of the Miami Downtown Development […]

Donate to Museum of Miami’s Knight Foundation Matching Gift Challenge here.  Thank you for supporting our upcoming exhibition, Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later.  

Join us for an exclusive preview of Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years later before the exhibition opens to the public on Friday June, 2. Coinciding with the first day of hurricane season,  Museum of Miami invites you to our opening reception featuring a talk by famed meteorologist and guest curator of the exhibition, Bryan Norcross. The […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for a literary experience followed by a related art activity. June 3rd -  Let’s have fun learning about clouds with “The Cloud Book”, then show what you learned by making different types of clouds through crafts. June 17th – Discover how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and […]

FREE Join Museum of Miami, Florida Producer Robin Haines Merrill, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava for a special showing of "The Miami River", by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Katja Esson. This documentary is one film of a five-part series made for the ARTE Channel in Europe about American Rivers. The film features the history and current […]

Enjoy a day of various weather related fun-filled activities with crafts, story time, and more. Learn how to make an emergency supply kit.  Join a guided tour at 1PM of our new exhibition Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later and discover one of the largest hurricanes to ever impact South Florida. Family Fun Days are from […]

Learn from the best! Master artist Mieko Kubota will teach you how to create unique floral arrangements that reflect Japanese tradition. Take home your creation. Supplies included. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited and advanced reservations and payment required. Register online or call 305-375-1492. Members: $15 Non-Members: $30 REGISTER    

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. July 1st – Join us for an afternoon with “The Rocket's Red Glare: Celebrating the History of the Star Spangled Banner” and create a flag inspired work of art. July 15th […]

Join local storytellers and celebrate reading with a day of stories. Create your own book and discover Miami’s own story on a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Register Family Fun Days are […]

You’ve seen the mural portraiture around town, now come learn from the master himself! Join Serge Toussaint to learn the techniques of drawing and painting portraits. Supplies included. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited and advanced reservations and payment required. Register online or call 305-375-1492. Members: $10 Non-Members: $20 Click here to […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. July 22nd – Learn about the Statue of Liberty, how it stands today as a symbol of freedom, and why it took more than a decade to build. Design your liberty […]

South Florida knows hurricanes better than most parts of the United States. Join Dr. Paul George as he unfolds the stories connecting the many storms that affected South Florida over the past 100 years. Refreshments will be available from 6PM-7PM. Lecture starts at 7PM. Galleries will be open from 6PM to 7PM. Members: $10 Non-Members: […]

Deadline October 1st, 2017 MSPF gives photographers from all over the world the opportunity to be exhibited at a major gallery for a period of two months and significant exposure and recognition of their work  during Art Basel Miami, one of the most important art events in the world. Each year MSPF showcases the best […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. Discover the Legend of Halpáte Chóbî and paint your very own alligator. *** Weekend programming not available on second Saturdays due to Free Family Fun Days and it is subject to […]

Did you know that Miami used to be called Fort Dallas? Connect with our city’s unique past as you step into the shoes of a history detective with our scavenger hunt. Meet some of Miami’s greatest historical figures. Enjoy craft activities, storytelling and more! Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are […]

IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Company and Museum of Miami present: “Following the Steps of the Orishas: Afro-Cuban Spirituality in Urban Spaces,” an academic conference in conjunction with the IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival. FREE and open to the public. RSVP here.  Conference Schedule 1:00PM – 1:30PM Keynote Speaker: Dr. Keshia Abraham, Dean of the School of Arts […]