BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Miami - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Museum of Miami X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Miami REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T165824Z CREATED:20260505T180129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T165824Z UID:29611-1781953200-1783270800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Documents That Forged A Nation DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuseum of Miami is Selected to Host National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour” Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary         \n\n\n\nMiami is One of Eight Cities to Host Original Founding-Era Documents\, June 20 – July 5; Launch of Countywide Student Oratorical Contest \n\n\n\nThe National Archives has selected Museum of Miami Museum in downtown Miami as one of eight museums nationwide to host the National Archives’ “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation\,” a traveling exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. \n\n\n\nAnnounced today by the National Archives and Records Administration\, the Freedom Plane National Tour will bring original Founding-era documents to communities across the country throughout 2026. Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train\, the exhibition expands public access to records fundamental to the nation’s founding\, many of which have not traveled outside Washington\, D.C. in decades. \n\n\n\nThe documents will travel together and arrive to much fanfare on June 15\, 2026\, via a specially designated aircraft.  Museum of Miami will host the exhibition June 20 through July 5 presenting Miamians\, Floridians\, and visitors to the state with a rare opportunity to experience these historic documents firsthand on the very day it celebrates America’s semiquincentennial year\, July 4\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Freedom Plane National Tour is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation\, through the support of The Boeing Company\, Comcast Corporation\, Microsoft\, and P&G. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional support is provided by FedEx. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition locally supported by Miami-Dade County\, Trivest Partners\, Private Equity for Founders and The David and Hilary Gershman Charitable Fund\, Julie and Michael Weiser\, Peacock Foundation\, Inc.\, Miami-Dade Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez\, Medina Ventures\, AT&T\, Knight Foundation\, and Dave Lawrence Jr. Children’s Movement of Florida. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/foundingdocuments/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260629T180309Z CREATED:20260602T200836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T180309Z UID:29996-1783162800-1783184400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:Fourth of July Celebration DESCRIPTION:Two hundred and fifty years of America. One hundred and thirty years of Miami. One city ready to celebrate both.This Fourth of July\, Museum of Museum invites Greater Miami to come together downtown for a free\, family-friendly Independence Day celebration that is festive\, meaningful\, and unmistakably 305. At the center of it all is Freedom Plane: Documents that Forged a Nation — a rare traveling exhibition from the National Archives bringing foundational American documents to life\, including the Treaty of Paris and other extraordinary artifacts. We are one of only eight museums in the nation selected to host this once-in-a-generation exhibition. This is your chance to stand face to face with the documents that shaped a country. \n\n\n\nBut this is Miami\,  so we’re making it a party. \n\n\n\nHear the live reading from the winner of our oratory contest. Move to the music. Let the kids explore. Grab a bite from on-site vendors. And spend the day surrounded by neighbors\, newcomers\, and everyone in between to mark a moment that belongs to all of us. \n\n\n\nHistory is happening here. Come be part of it. \n\n\n\n*Tickets give you access to the plaza celebration and to view the documents. The documents will be available on a first come\, first served basis until we are at capacity.* \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE with required admission.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email aruiz@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/mmfourthofjuly/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/star-spangled-banner_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T194744Z CREATED:20260415T194111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T194744Z UID:29538-1783333800-1783337400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Coral Reef Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Palmetto Bay community at MDPLS Coral Reef Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact 305-233-8324 or quiroslasom@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-coral-reef/ LOCATION:Coral Reef Branch Library\, 9211 SW 152nd St\, Palmetto Bay\, Florida\, 33157\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9441-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T183435Z CREATED:20260415T194534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183435Z UID:29545-1783422000-1783425600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Palmetto Bay Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Palmetto Bay community at MDPLS Palmetto Bay Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-palmetto-bay/ LOCATION:Palmetto Bay Branch Library\, 17641 Old Cutler Rd\, Palmetto Bay\, Florida\, 33157\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/mammoth-tooth_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T183722Z CREATED:20260415T195227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183722Z UID:29554-1783519200-1783522800@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Miami Springs Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Miami Springs community at MDPLS Miami Springs Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history – from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime\, tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-miami-springs/ LOCATION:Miami Springs Branch Library\, 401 Westward Dr\, Miami Springs\, Florida\, 33166\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/child-w-mammoth-tooh_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T195615Z CREATED:20260415T195551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T195615Z UID:29560-1783602000-1783605600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Westchester Regional DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Westchester community at MDPLS Westchester Regional Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact 305-553-1134 or gonzalezja@mpdls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-westchester/ LOCATION:Westchester Regional Library\, 9445 Coral Wy\, Miami\, Florida\, 33165\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9441-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260515T140144Z CREATED:20260515T140114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T140144Z UID:29860-1783692000-1783695600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | West Kendall Regional DESCRIPTION:Find us in the West Kendall community at MDPLS West Kendall Regional Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history – from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime\, tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please contact the branch at 305-385-7185 or lopezp@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-west-kendall/ CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/mammoth-tooth_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T183623Z CREATED:20260415T200151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T183623Z UID:29569-1783767600-1783771200@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:In Community: Hands-on-History with MDPLS | Shenandoah Branch DESCRIPTION:Find us in the Shenandoah community at MDPLS Shenandoah Branch Library!\n\n\n\nHistory comes to your neighborhood! Our In-Community programs bring the museum beyond its walls and into community spaces\, offering hands-on activities for families and all ages. Participants can explore history through interactive art making activities and engage with objects from the Museum’s education teaching collection. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity\, these programs invite families to learn together\, connect with local stories\, and experience history in fun\, accessible ways right where they live. \n\n\n\nEngage with objects from the museum’s education collection inspired by Miami’s history—from a replica dire wolf skull to a miniature trolley. Guided by a Museum Educator\, families explore through interactive discussion and hands-on discovery. Each program includes a lively storytime tied to Miami’s past\, followed by a creative\, take-home craft inspired by the story and objects. For more information\, please call the branch at 305-250-4688 or zunigad@mdpls.org. All ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More \n \n\n\n\nPlease note this is an external link and will navigate you away from museumofmiami.org. Event hosted by Miami-Dade Public Library System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/in-community-hands-on-history-mdpls-shenandoah/ LOCATION:Shenandoah Branch Library\, 2111 SW 19th St\, Miami\, Florida\, 33145\, United States CATEGORIES:In Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Jaz_WEB-2026_WEB-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260702T200617Z CREATED:20260702T200616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T200617Z UID:30188-1784226600-1784235600@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:We Met at Miami Civics Club @ Musuem of Miami DESCRIPTION:Discover new connections\, enjoy engaging conversations\, and experience the museum after hours at We Met at Miami Civics Club! In partnership with Miami Freedom Project for Democracy and We Met in Miami\, this special evening features a museum scavenger hunt\, a civic connection happy hour\, and facilitated small-group conversations to bring people together. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to expand your network\, make new friends\, or simply enjoy a unique night out\, this is your chance to connect in one of Miami’s most inspiring spaces. Bring a friend and share an evening of conversation\, community\, and connection. \n\n\n\nHere’s what to expect: \n\n\n\n6:30 p.m. Arrival and happy hour. Check in\, choose your wristbands and make your name tag. Grab a glass of wine and start mingling. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. Opening and icebreaker. We’ll start with some introductions and a civic icebreaker designed to help you connect with your representatives and neighbors. \n\n\n\n7:20 p.m. Scavenger hunt. In a small group\, you’ll explore the Museum of Miami’s Tropical Dreams exhibit\, hunting for hidden historical clues and competing for prizes. \n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. Small group conversations. Dive deeper into important issues from Miami’s past and present during facilitated conversations. \n\n\n\n8:45 p.m. Group photo and mingle.  \n\n\n\n9 p.m. Event end. Meet someone cool? Fill out a Connection Card! If you match\, We Met in Miami will reconnect you after the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTER \n \n\n\n\nAbout your hosts: \n\n\n\nMuseum of Miami\, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami\,  safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning\, inspire a sense of place\, and cultivate an engaged community. The museum connects people by telling the stories of local communities\, individuals\, places\, and events. \n\n\n\nWe Met Community Connection is a nonprofit creating spaces for adults 21+ to find love\, friendship\, and community through shared interests and values. Since 2024\, thousands of attendees have participated in curated\, facilitated experiences designed to spark meaningful connections. Now with two chapters: We Met in Miami and We Met in Broward. \n\n\n\nMiami Freedom Project for Democracy supports new Americans on their path to naturalization and civic participation in Miami. MFP for Democracy is home to Miami Civics Club\, a nonpartisan civic education group fostering an informed and active electorate by providing a space for learning\, conversation\, and empowerment. URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/we-met-at-miami-civics-club-musuem-of-miami/ LOCATION:Museum of Miami\, 101 West Flagler Street\, Miami\, 33130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/Eventbrite-Banner-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T203000 DTSTAMP:20260724T150636Z CREATED:20260623T194249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T150636Z UID:30144-1785002400-1785011400@staging.museumofmiami.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! City Tour—Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise DESCRIPTION: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 and well-connected\, Stiltsville was once home to the now infamous Crawfish Eddies and Bikini Club. Learn how this once vivacious community on stilts dwindled down to the seven houses that remain today. Dr. George will narrate and share stories of nefarious gangsters\, stunning graffiti\, and fabulous parties while guests cruise past the Cape Florida Lighthouse\, Key Biscayne\, and the City of Miami. \n\n\n\nToday\, Biscayne National Park and the Stiltsville Trust work together to support the preservation of the remaining Stiltsville houses so that future generations can experience its unique history. \n\n\n\nWater and soda service is included in the ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\nPaul S. George\, Ph.D.Resident Historian\n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian Dr. Paul S. George has toured his way to local\, national\, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. Through walking\, coach\, and boat tour experiences\, Dr. George has welcomed tour participants on a memorable journey of South Florida through its historic neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and sites. As a Miami native\, author\, and former college professor\, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nPlease see below for additional information regarding the tour. For further assistance\, please contact Visitor Services at (305) 375-1492 or email programs@museumofmiami.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Helpful Tips\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please plan on arriving to Bayside Marketplace between 5:15 pm and 5:45 pm for check-in. The tour may begin any time after 6:00 pm\, so please be on time as Miami’s traffic may be unpredictable. Once the boat has left the dock\, it will be unable to return for late tour participants. \n\nWe suggest bringing water and wearing sun protection. Water and soda service will be provided onboard by Island Queen Cruises. Additional light snacks and drinks are available to purchase from Island Queen Cruises. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayfinding\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n We will be boarding a vessel from the Island Queen fleet\, which will be docked at the marina at Bayside Marketplace. The Island Queen Cruises dock is located inside Bayside Marketplace through the main entrance. Walk past the flags and straight towards the back by the marina. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking & Public Transit\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Parking at Bayside Marketplace: There is parking at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage between NE 4th and 5th streets. \nAlternate Parking: Metered parking is also available in the median on Biscayne Blvd. or in neighborhood lots across from Bayside Marketplace. \nPublic Transportation: Should you wish to take public transportation\, we suggest downloading the MDT Tracker App to view bus schedules or visiting https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/mobile/ to plan your trip. Bayside Marketplace is accessible by Metromover. Stop: College/Bayside. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charter Information\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Island Queen’s Miami Lady is a large vessel with two decks. The lower deck is closed in and is air-conditioned. This level has tables and chairs for tour participants to sit in and speakers so that patrons may listen to the tour guide from below. Guests may also choose to stand on the bow or stern of the vessel on the lower level. The upper level is accessible by stairs only. The upper deck is covered on the top with open sides. Should there be rainy weather\, there is plastic side sheeting\, which may be rolled down. There are chairs for guests to use on this level. The tour guides on the vessel will stand in the front of the upper level for narration. Please note that the capacity of the vessel is 140 passengers; however\, this tour has a capacity of 125 participants. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Please note the upper deck of the vessel is accessible by stairs only. To request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format\, sign language interpreters\, and/or any disability accommodation\, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelease​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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credits: Stiltsville Aerial\, Courtesy of GMCVB/miamiandbeaches.com URL:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/event/stiltsville-key-biscayne-cruise-july2026/ LOCATION:Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace\, 401 Biscayne Blvd\, Miami\, Florida\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,City Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.museumofmiami.org/wp-content/uploads/key_biscayne_stiltsville_aerial_20180822_0004_web2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR