Adult Programs
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Lecture with Dr. George: 100 Years of Hurricane History
Find out more » Lecture with Dr. George: 100 Years of Hurricane HistorySouth 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. Capacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members: Free, Non-Members: $15 Featured Speakers: Paul S. George, Ph.D.Resident […]
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Hands-on-History presented with ASL
Find out more » Hands-on-History presented with ASLGuided Tour: Tropical Dreams: A People's History of South Florida11:00 am and 2:00 pm Explore the history of South Florida on a tour of Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. View highlights from the exhibition including Tequesta artifacts from the Miami Circle to a 1920s trolley. Facilitated by a Museum Educator, weekend highlights […]
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Sold Out: Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise
Find out more » Sold Out: 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 Class with Dr. George: South Florida’s Unique Environment
Find out more » In Class with Dr. George: South Florida’s Unique EnvironmentJourney 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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Historic Downtown Miami Walking Tour
Find out more » Historic Downtown Miami Walking TourRelive 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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In Class with Dr. George: Miami Architecture
Find out more » In Class with Dr. George: Miami ArchitectureJourney 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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In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in Miami
Find out more » In Class with Dr. George: A History of Transportation in MiamiJourney 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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In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in Miami
Find out more » In Class with Dr. George: Aviation in MiamiJourney 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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Mystery, Mayhem, Vice & Crime Coach Tour
Find out more » Mystery, Mayhem, Vice & Crime Coach TourChill 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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SANCTUARY: Sacred Sounds
Find out more » <i>SANCTUARY: </i>Sacred SoundsThe 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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Little Havana History & Culture Walk
Find out more » Little Havana History & Culture WalkSee 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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Spooktacular Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Find out more » Spooktacular Miami City Cemetery Walking TourCelebrate spooky season with a visit to Miami City Cemetery! Families are invited to meet Julia Tuttle and early notable Miamians as you engage with history. Hear stories of how the Magic City came to be and of the people who helped shape this community. Curated for families with children ages 7 and up. All […]
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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 and Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of the […]
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Exhibition Opening Panel Discussion- Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narrative
Find out more » Exhibition Opening Panel Discussion- Women Photographers: Shared Documentary NarrativeMuseum 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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CultureFest 305 2024
Find out more » CultureFest 305 2024Immerse 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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SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement
Find out more » <i>SANCTUARY: </i>Sacred MovementSANCTUARY: 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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SOLD OUT – Moon Over Miami River Cruise
Find out more » SOLD OUT – Moon Over 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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Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Cruise
Find out more » Stiltsville & Key Biscayne 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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Sip of History: Stories of Resistance from Black Miami
Find out more » Sip of History: Stories of Resistance from Black MiamiTo 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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Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams
Find out more » Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical DreamsAn immersive, fictionalized journey of people, places, and events inspired by Miami's history Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams, written by Juan C. Sanchez & FranceLuce Benson and Directed by Tai Thompson! Enjoy a night at the museum as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the creation of South Florida. You […]
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Members Only- Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams
Find out more » Members Only- Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical DreamsTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT An immersive, fictionalized journey of people, places, and events inspired by Miami's history Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams, written by Juan C. Sanchez & FranceLuce Benson and Directed by Tai Thompson! Enjoy a night at the museum as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the […]
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Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams
Find out more » Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical DreamsAn immersive, fictionalized journey of people, places, and events inspired by Miami's history Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams, written by Juan C. Sanchez & FranceLuce Benson and Directed by Tai Thompson! Enjoy a night at the museum as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the creation of South Florida. You […]
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Sold Out – South Beach History & Art Deco Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – South Beach History & Art Deco Walking TourTake a walk through one of Miami Beach’s most exciting and attractive neighborhoods, South Beach’s Art Deco District. You will hear the stories of how this area, once strictly farmland, was transformed by the land boom of the 1920’s and again by the hurricane of 1926. Learn how the architectural revolution of the 1930’s defined […]
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Curator’s Tour — Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives
Find out more » Curator’s Tour — Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives“Women Photographers––Shared Documentary Narratives” presents the influential roles of three prominent South Florida women photographers—Maggie Steber, Silvia Lizama, and Peggy Nolan—as artists but also as professors and mentors. The exhibition highlights their profound impact on the photographic landscape and underscores the intricate personal, aesthetic, and conceptual connections between these master photographers and their mentees: Elisa […]
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HM Young Professionals Mixer
Find out more » HM Young Professionals MixerJoin us for a fun and casual mixer with Museum of Miami’s young professionals group! This free event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, enjoy complimentary wine and light bites, and learn more about how you can be part of shaping Miami’s future while celebrating its rich history. Don’t miss out on […]
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Sold Out – Historic Coral Gables Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Historic Coral Gables Walking TourCelebrate Coral Gables’ centennial anniversary with Museum of Miami! Walk along the tree-canopied streets of The City Beautiful with Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, as you explore the community that George Merrick designed. This tour highlights some of Coral Gables’ most notable landmarks, including the Venetian Pool, Merrick House, the Biltmore Hotel, the DeSoto Fountain, Coral Gables […]
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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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Via Zoom – Panel Discussion: The Evolving Perspectives on Swimwear
Find out more » Via Zoom – Panel Discussion: The Evolving Perspectives on SwimwearFrom the 18th century to present day, women’s swimwear has experienced an incomparable transformation. The story of this fashion garment is one that involves social, political, and technological changes. Join Margot Mifflin and Dr. Sunny Xiang in conversation with Dr. Jillian Hernandez for an empowering discussion delving into the history and societal influences that shape […]
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Opening Night – Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean.
Find out more » Opening Night – Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean.Join us as we open our newest photography exhibition, Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean. This exhibition celebrates the renowned husbandand-wife photographer duo, Annette and Rudi Rada, whose work has profoundly shaped our understanding of South Florida and the Caribbean during the latter half of the 20th century. Through nearly […]
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Sold Out – Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise
Find out more » Sold Out – 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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