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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 2121 Park Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Established in 1963, the Bass Museum in Miami is housed in the historic 1930 Miami Beach Public Library and Art Center building. Displaying more than 2,000 pieces of largely European art, this South Beach museum diligently maintains the impressive collection of John and Johanna Bass. In addition to European art, the museum also displays works from...
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 1301 Stanford Dr, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Located at the University of Miami, the Lowe Art Museum moved from the three classrooms it once occupied into its own building in 1952. Today, this Coral Gables museum houses a 16,000-piece collection of Ancient, Baroque, Renaissance, American and Asian art. A variety of rotating exhibits are on display throughout the year. One of the most...
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
The home of George E. Merrick, the founder of the City of Coral Gables, the Merrick House is a historic landmark and a popular Miami tourist destination. Acquired by the city in 1976, visitors can now tour the home, filled with the family’s possessions, including artwork and photographs, and furnished to appear as it did in the 1920s. This Coral...
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 101 W Flagler St, Metro-Dade Cultural Center Plaza, Miami, FL 33131
This downtown Miami, Florida attraction evolved from the Center of Fine Arts, founded in 1984, to the Miami Art Museum in 1995. With the goal of building the institution’s collection, this Miami museum has steadily been acquiring works of modern art from the Western Hemisphere, chosen to be the focus of the museum. With its growing collection and...
Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 3280 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
Conceived by the Junior League of Miami in 1949, the Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium was founded as the Junior Museum of Miami in 1950. If you’re traveling with children, be sure to let them experience this Coconut Grove attraction's exciting and educational exhibits, focusing on everything from music to dinosaurs. The on-site planetarium...
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 770 NE 125th St, Joan Lehman Building, North Miami, FL 33161
Home to over 400 works of contemporary art, the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art is a must-see for anyone interested in modern art. Opened in 1996, this North Miami museum features a permanent collection of American and international works that showcases both well-known and emerging artists. Guests can also attend a variety of programs, including...
The Barnacle State Historic Site
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 3485 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Built in 1891, this historic home was the residence of Ralph Middleton Munroe, an activist and seaman with a passion for designing yachts. Today, visitors to this Miami, Florida attraction can stroll through the remaining hardwood hammock, lounge on the porch and enjoy stunning views of Biscayne Bay. Providing a relaxing retreat, the home carries...
Category: Museums - Miami Attractions & Activities
Address: 14710 SW 128th St, Miami, FL 33196-5197
Interested in vintage aircraft and the history of flight? Head to Wings Over Miami for an experience like none other. This Miami museum’s holdings include several examples of historic planes, including a 1942 PT-22 and a 1957 Ikarus, as well as engines and propellers. This Miami flight museum even flies its vintage aircraft! Guests can stop by for...
