Adult Programs
Events
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Islands of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Find out more » Islands of Biscayne Bay CruiseEnjoy a leisurely cruise along the islands of Biscayne Bay with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Discover the rich history of Fisher Island, once owned by Miami’s first African American millionaire, D. A. Dorsey. Hear tales of Carl Fisher and the development of Miami Beach. See Flagler Memorial Island, named for the […]
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Workshop—Fashion Sketching with Designer Liliana Montoya
Find out more » Workshop—Fashion Sketching with Designer Liliana MontoyaLearn the art of fashion sketching in this hands-on workshop with Liliana Montoya, Founder and Creative Director of LILIANA MONTOYA Swim. Gain inspiration from the exhibition Waves of Style: Swimwear Through the Decades as you view featured works from the late 1800s to today! All experience levels welcome. Supplies provided, including paper, pencil, and colored […]
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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Miami Shores
Find out more » History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Miami ShoresJourney through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks 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 explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, […]
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Lecture—Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean
Find out more » Lecture—Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the CaribbeanExplore the photography of Annette and Rudi Rada with curator and University of Miami professor, Dr. Victor Deupi. Gain new insights into the exhibition as you take a closer look at some of the featured works. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean. Annette and […]
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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Coral Gables
Find out more » History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Coral GablesJourney through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks 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 explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, […]
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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Opa-locka
Find out more » History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Opa-lockaJourney through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks 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 explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, […]
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History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Hialeah
Find out more » History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—HialeahJourney through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks 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 explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, […]
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Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Find out more » Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking TourConnect with the past on a walking tour of the Miami City Cemetery with Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of the people who helped shape the early history of the Magic City. Hear stories of […]
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Panel Discussion—Belonging in Transit: An Evening with Photographer Carlos Muñoz
Find out more » Panel Discussion—Belonging in Transit: An Evening with Photographer Carlos MuñozReflect upon the work and practice of photographer Carlos Muñoz in conversation with curators Lucia Marcano and Roberto Mata. Belonging in Transit offers a personal and honest look at the lived experiences surrounding migration, and a reflection of the photographer’s own story. Hear insights into Muñoz’s artistic process in authentic storytelling through photographs that elicit […]
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Film Preview & Panel Discussion—Full Set: A Celebration of Miami Nail Artistry
Find out more » Film Preview & Panel Discussion—Full Set: A Celebration of Miami Nail ArtistryDelve into the world of nail art with Full Set Project! Full Set Project explores the social and cultural impacts of the nail industry through a study of the artistry, entrepreneurship, and working conditions of nail techs while amplifying their voices. Join us for a special look at Nail Tech: Portrait of an Artist (2025) […]
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Historic Miami River Cruise
Find out more » Historic Miami River CruiseCruise along the Miami River with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami – from early indigenous peoples known as the Tequesta to the settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods. Water and […]
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SOLD OUT! History in the Grove: Charles Avenue Walking Tour
Find out more » SOLD OUT! History in the Grove: Charles Avenue Walking TourDiscover the fascinating history of one of Miami’s original settlements, Cocoanut Grove, as you stroll down its tree-lined streets. Learn how Bahamian settlers influenced the development of the Grove with their knowledge of tropical plants and native building materials. Reflect upon the legacy of the neighborhood’s early residents, including E. W. F. Stirrup and Mariah […]
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In Community: Panel Discussion—The Changing Landscape of South Dade
Find out more » In Community: Panel Discussion—The Changing Landscape of South DadeJoin us in Homestead for an engaging conversation surrounding the past, present, and future of South Dade's agricultural landscape! Explore the rich and evolving history of South Dade through the lens of its agricultural roots. This program will delve into the transformation of the Homestead and Redland areas—regions long defined by their fertile land, migrant […]
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Design District Discoveries Walking Tour
Find out more » Design District Discoveries Walking TourExplore the heart of the Design District with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Learn how the cutting-edge architecture and high-end boutiques evolved from the historic Buena Vista neighborhood. View public art installations, hear stories of developer Craig Robins, and of the neighborhood master plan created by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. […]
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Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise
Find out more » Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset CruiseJoin 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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In Community: Overtown—A History with Dr. George presented by NSU Libraries
Find out more » In Community: Overtown—A History with Dr. George presented by NSU LibrariesFind us in the Davie/Fort Lauderdale community at Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library! Inspired by NSU Libraries' latest exhibition, Honoring the Life and Works of Purvis Young, join Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George as he reflects upon the important history of Miami’s Overtown community. Purvis Young, a self-taught artist who lived […]
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Little Haiti History and Culture Walk
Find out more » Little Haiti History and Culture WalkVin jwen nou! Come join us! Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month as you learn about the Haitian diaspora experience with our City Tours Guide Cidelca, through the important neighborhood of Little Haiti. The area is home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the United States and bustles with Haitian-owned businesses, creole cooking and unique […]
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Sold Out! Full Moon Over Miami River Cruise
Find out more » Sold Out! Full Moon Over Miami River CruiseCruise along the Miami River under the Blue Moon with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami – from early indigenous peoples known as the Tequesta to the settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see […]
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In Community: Fireside Chat—Reflecting on America’s 250th with Village of Key Biscayne
Find out more » In Community: Fireside Chat—Reflecting on America’s 250th with Village of Key BiscayneFind us in the Key Biscayne community at the Key Biscayne Community Center! Join the Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George for an evening of guided conversation and reflection centered around the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Hear stories of our nation’s founding within the context of the era […]
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SOLD OUT! Panel Discussion—The Age of Revolutions and Its Lasting Impacts on South Florida
Find out more » SOLD OUT! Panel Discussion—The Age of Revolutions and Its Lasting Impacts on South FloridaProgram participants will receive complimentary admission and expedited entry to view the exhibition, Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged A Nation, following the program. Revolutions have shaped the modern world—reshaping governments, economies, and cultures far beyond the moments in which they occurred. This panel discussion explores the enduring legacy of revolutionary movements, beginning with […]
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SOLD OUT! City Tour—Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise
Find out more » SOLD OUT! City Tour—Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset CruiseJoin 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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City Tour—Islands of Biscayne Bay Sunset Cruise
Find out more » City Tour—Islands of Biscayne Bay Sunset CruiseEnjoy a leisurely cruise along the islands of Biscayne Bay with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Discover the rich history of Fisher Island, once owned by Miami’s first African American millionaire, D. A. Dorsey. Hear tales of Carl Fisher and the development of Miami Beach and see Palm Island, where American gangster […]
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Virtual—History Talks: South Florida’s Unique Environment
Find out more » Virtual—History Talks: South Florida’s Unique EnvironmentJourney through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime […]
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Virtual—History Talks: 100 Years of Hurricane History
Find out more » Virtual—History Talks: 100 Years of Hurricane HistoryJourney through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime […]
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Virtual—History Talks: Aviation in Miami
Find out more » Virtual—History Talks: Aviation in MiamiJourney through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime […]
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Virtual—History Talks: Crime in Miami
Find out more » Virtual—History Talks: Crime in MiamiJourney through time during our virtual History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, this virtual lecture series will include a thematic exploration of Miami—from its unique environment and hurricane history to its aviation innovation and suspenseful crime […]
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Cafecito Conversations—Youth Voices & Miami’s Future
Find out more » Cafecito Conversations—Youth Voices & Miami’s FutureJoin us in Downtown Miami at MDC Wolfson Campus! Doors open at 11:00 am for complimentary coffee for the first 50 participants Join the Museum of Miami for an afternoon of connection and dialogue at la ventanita! Facilitated by community leaders, educators, and artists, conversations will be guided by prompts surrounding themes of history, culture, […]
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In Community—Stories of Normandy Shores & North Beach
Find out more » In Community—Stories of Normandy Shores & North BeachFind us in the Normandy Shores Community! Normandy Shores is an island and a neighborhood located within the City of Miami Beach with stunning views across Biscayne Bay. The “Normandy” in the island’s name stems from the developmental activities of Henri Levi, who hailed from Normandy, France, and who created neighborhoods and communities in North […]
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City Tour—Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Find out more » City Tour—Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking TourConnect with the past on a walking tour of the Miami City Cemetery with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, and its Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of […]
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City Tour—History in the Grove Walking Tour: The Barnacle to El Jardin
Find out more » City Tour—History in the Grove Walking Tour: The Barnacle to El JardinExplore the history of Coconut Grove, the land across from the light, with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Visit The Barnacle, Commodore Ralph Munroe’s home built during the Era of the Bay, and learn about the Coconut Grove Playhouse, a former movie palace turned live theater venue. View architectural delights, including El Jardin and […]
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