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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 Class with Dr. George: South Florida’s Unique Environment

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

    Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a […]

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  • Aerial image of Downtown Miami. Skyscrapers, streets, and Biscayne Bay are in view. Photo courtesy of the GMCVB – http://MiamiandBeaches.com

    Historic Downtown Miami Walking Tour

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

    Relive the past with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, as you delve into the history of Downtown Miami. Walk along historic Flagler Street; view examples of the city’s early architecture; and reflect upon the area’s earliest known inhabitants, the Tequesta, as you view the Miami River. See […]

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  • Children playing in museum gallery.

    Free Family Fun Day: Back To School

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

    Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm, with activities from 11am to 4pm, for free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. It’s that time of the year again, and what better way to […]

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  • Black and white archival image of a train station in Opa-locka. The building is in the style of Moorish Revival. A person stands in front of the building.

    In Class with Dr. George: Miami Architecture

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

    Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a […]

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  • A black and white image of a group of people dressed as bus drivers run in front of a row of parked buses.

    In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in Miami

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

    Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a […]

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  • Mothers holding a child near the ocean in a religious ceremony.

    Member Preview Hour of SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place

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

    Avoid the crowd and enjoy an exclusive preview of our latest exhibition before it opens to the public! Members see it FIRST and members see it FREE. Sanctuary: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami in the form of temples, churches, and mosques. The photo series aims to highlight the experiences of indigenous and […]

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  • Mothers holding a child near the ocean in a religious ceremony.

    SANCTUARY Opening Night Reception

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

    Join us for opening night! The reception will feature an indigenous ceremony by Ameyal Institute, tantalizing spirituals by Hued Songs, drinks and light bites. View the exhibition before it opens to the public. RSVP required and tickets are limited. SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place, a captivating photography exhibition by Little Haiti photographer, Woosler Delisfort, delves into […]

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    Free
  • A Pan American Seaplane sits on the water while a crowd looks on.

    In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in Miami

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

    Journey through time with Dr. George during our In Class with Dr. George series! In Class with Dr. George delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will include a […]

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  • Six people walk in a row. The person in the center wears a hat and looks down while two police officers walk on either side.

    Mystery, Mayhem, Vice & Crime Coach Tour

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

    Chill and thrill to stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high-profile kidnappings with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as he reveals Miami’s colorful criminal past. View the Miami City Cemetery, hear stories of the slain designer Gianni Versace, and explore some of the filming locations of the original “Miami Vice.” Ticket includes […]

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  • A drummer hits a drum with his hand. In the background, drummers use sticks to hit drums hanging from their necks.

    Free Family Fun Day: Tassa Rhythms from Trinidad   

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

    Immerse yourself in the sounds, flavors, and traditions of Trinidad! Dance to the rhythms of the tassa drum during our Tassarama performance featuring a variety of local tassa ensembles as well as steel pan music. Enjoy craft activities, cuisine, storytelling, and much more, all inspired by Trinidadian culture. Crafts and activities will run from 10 […]

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  • A picture of Dr. George near a bay.

    Members Only: Happy Hour with Dr. George RESCHEDULED

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

    This event has been rescheduled from September 12 to September 17. Join us for a happy hour with our beloved Dr. George, MM resident historian, as he provides another engaging look at the history of Miami Beach. Meet us at the Esmé hotel, – our generous tour partner – Meet and mingle with Dr. George and your fellow […]

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  • A group of people wearing white play musical instruments in a religious space.

    SANCTUARY: Sacred Sounds

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

    The Sacred Sound journey begins with an interactive presentation on sacred music by Ethnomusicologist Dr. Gerdès Fleurant followed by an avant-garde Vodou Alchemy sonic experience by somatic healer Dr. Nathalie Guillaume and Val Jeanty.  SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami by documenting moments of communion with the divine in temples, churches and […]

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  • View of a fruit stand with coconuts available for sale. Greenery can be seen hanging in the foreground.

    Little Havana History & Culture Walk

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    See Little Havana like a native! Join Museum of Miami on a fascinating tour of one of the world’s largest and best-known Cuban neighborhoods outside of Cuba. View vibrant Calle Ocho; Discover the significance of the Ceiba Tree, learn the art of cigar making, and hear tales of performances by Billie Holiday and Count Basie […]

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  • Girl holding maracas.

    Free Family Fun Day: Afro-Caribbean Influences

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

    Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm for things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Have fun with the whole family while learning about Miami’s Afro-Caribbean influences. Explore our newest exhibition SANCTUARY: Our Sacred […]

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  • View of a person swimming in rippling open water with pastel skies behind them.

    Member Preview — Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives

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

    Museum of Miami members, join us on October 17 from 6-8 pm for an exclusive Members Only Preview Reception of our latest exhibition, "Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives." This special evening offers you the first glimpse of the exhibit before it opens to the public, featuring the remarkable works of Maggie Steber, Silvia Lizama, Peggy […]

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    Free with registration
  • Romeo Ragbir sits surrounded by drums of various sizes. He holds a drum in his hands on his lap.

    Drum Building Workshop: Make Your Own Tassa Drum

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

    Take home a piece of tassa tradition during this one-of-a-kind drum building workshop. Master musician and drum builder Romeo Ragbir will lead you in making your own tassa, a bowl-shaped drum that originated in India and spread throughout the Caribbean. After a music demonstration featuring both traditional and modern drums, Romeo will guide participants in […]

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  • HM Give Day 2024

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

    Support your museum on HM Give Day! Museum of Miami is launching our first HM Give Day on October 22nd! This extraordinary day of big-heartedness is dedicated exclusively to supporting South Florida’s oldest continuously operating cultural institution. Making a gift directly supports our mission to safeguard and share Miami stories, foster a sense of place […]

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  • View of a person swimming in rippling open water with pastel skies behind them.

    Exhibition Opening Panel Discussion- Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narrative

    Museum of Miami invites you to our opening event for our newest exhibition, Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives. This special panel discussion offers you a deeper look into the exhibition featuring the remarkable works of Maggie Steber, Silvia Lizama, Peggy Levison Nolan, and their talented mentees.   Hear from the six featured photographers and curator Aldeide […]

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  • Graphic that reads "HistoryMIami's 8th Annual CultureFest 305" with a postcard image that reads "Celebrating what makes Miami, Miami!"

    CultureFest 305 2024

    Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at Museum of Miami’s eighth annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you join a samba parade, marvel at Japanese taiko drumming, take a DJing lesson, and dance to rumba and merengue, all in one day? Experience this and even […]

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  • A person sits on a stage with one arm raised. They wear an orange shirt and have long blonde hair tied in a ponytail. A white cloth covering shrouds their face as they look away from the camera. They are surrounded by two woven baskets, glass bottles, and tall pillar candles in glass containers. A person can be seen in the distance behind them mid-movement on stage.

    SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement

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

    SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement presents a dialogue on movement practice for healing, justice, and liberation with choreographer and artistic director, Michelle Grant-Murray. The conversation will be followed by a presentation from the Olujimi Dance Collective who emphasize movement as a tool for cultural preservation, sustainability, and storytelling.  SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami by documenting moments […]

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  • Members Only: Breakfast and Tour with Woosler Delisfort

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

    Members Breakfast and Tour Kick off Art Basel with us on December 6 for an exclusive Members Only Breakfast and Gallery Tour! Start your day with a light breakfast and coffee while mingling with fellow members and art lovers. Following breakfast, enjoy an intimate, photographer-led tour of Woosler Delisfort’s captivating exhibition, "Sanctuary: Our Sacred Space." […]

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    Free with registration
  • Children playing with building 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 […]

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  • Children playing with puzzles.

    Free Family Fun Day: Happy Birthday Everglades!

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

    Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm, with activities from 11am to 4pm, for free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Our legendary River of Grass is one of the wonders of the […]

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    Free Family Fun Day: Cuban Carnival

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

    Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm, with activities from 11am to 4pm, for free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Come join us for the fun and excitement of a Cuban Carnival! […]

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

    Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Cruise

    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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  • A black and white archival image. A crowd of people march through the streets of Miami in protest.

    Sip of History: Stories of Resistance from Black Miami

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

    To kick off Black History Month, Museum of Miami is honored to present a compelling dialogue on Stories of Resistance from Black Miami. Hosted by veteran radio host Tamara Gant, the conversation will feature Commissioner Marleine Bastien, Lonnie Lawrence, and Dr. Adora Obi Nweze as they discuss Black Miami’s enduring struggle against racial injustice, the […]

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By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

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