Adult Programs
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Workshop: Folk Crafts of Ukraine
Find out more » Workshop: Folk Crafts of UkraineCome learn about the vibrant and varied handmade crafts of Ukraine. Expert Ukrainian folk artists will guide you in the arts of egg decorating, embroidery, and ceramics. Beginners welcome. Registration required. Recommended for all ages. Members $10; Non-Members $15 Register here AccessibilityTo request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please […]
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Sold out – Sip of History: Bearing Witness
Find out more » Sold out – Sip of History: Bearing WitnessSip of History delves into South Florida’s past and present through moderated conversation with artists, activists, and community stakeholders from a variety of disciplines. Hosted by a Museum of Miami staff, each conversation will explore a different topic centered on the diverse stories of our local communities. Each conversation will be paired with a Miami […]
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14th Annual Presidential Symposium – Florida and the Civil War
Find out more » 14th Annual Presidential Symposium – Florida and the Civil WarMuseum Member Attendee: Free Non-Member Attendee: $25 Students (with school ID) $10 Symposium Overview: When most Americans think of the Civil War, Virginia battlefields or Sherman’s march through Georgia likely come to mind. But Florida, one of the first states to secede, played several key roles in the war. A hotbed of slavery, it was […]
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Cultural Encounter: Inside Sacred Steel with The Lee Boys
Find out more » Cultural Encounter: Inside Sacred Steel with The Lee BoysExperience the gospel music tradition of sacred steel during this one-of-a-kind program with The Lee Boys, one of America’s most celebrated sacred steel ensembles. Go back to where it all began at the House of God Church in Perrine, FL where this family of musicians grew up and where their father and grandfather performed this […]
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Sold Out – Casa Crea Conversations: Mental Health in Creative Communities
Find out more » Sold Out – Casa Crea Conversations: Mental Health in Creative CommunitiesJoin Museum of Miami and Casa Crea for an afternoon of art making and conversation. Starting with a panel discussion and culminating with a live figure drawing session led by Paola Vales. Enjoy a live music presentation and learn about ways to support creatives in our community. Casa Crea is a safe space for artists […]
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Performance: Musical Passport to Venezuela
Find out more » Performance: Musical Passport to VenezuelaThe Henry Linárez Ensemble, Museum of Miami's artist-in-residence, will take you on a journey through the cities and towns of Venezuela during this special performance of the country’s folk music. Through the sounds of his cuatro, Henry Linárez explores language dialects and music genres from the different regions of Venezuela while discussing the evolution of […]
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Sold Out – Design District Discoveries Walking Tour with Dr. George
Find out more » Sold Out – Design District Discoveries Walking Tour with Dr. GeorgeExplore the heart of the Miami Design District with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Learn how the cutting-edge architecture and high-end boutiques evolved from the historic Buena Vista neighborhood. View public art installations, hear about developer Craig Robins, and learn about the neighborhood master plan created by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. […]
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Workshop: Venezuelan Cuatro 101
Find out more » Workshop: Venezuelan Cuatro 101Learn from the best during this hands-on cuatro playing workshop with master musician and artist-in-residence Henry Linárez. Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time or perfecting your skills, he will teach you about the history of this versatile instrument and how to play it! Enjoy complimentary Venezuelan snacks and refreshments. Instruments […]
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Sold Out – Secrets of Spring Garden Walking Tour with Dr. George
Find out more » Sold Out – Secrets of Spring Garden Walking Tour with Dr. GeorgeStroll with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, through one of Miami’s most delightful hidden neighborhoods – Spring Garden, located on the north bank of the Miami River. See the house dubbed the Hindu Temple and learn of its unique history in early films. View unforgettable examples of Miami’s early architecture. Ticket includes […]
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10 Days of Connection: Miami Story Exchange
Find out more » 10 Days of Connection: Miami Story ExchangeWhat is a story exchange? This is an opportunity to exchange personal anecdotes with others and connect deeply. We’ll ask you to sit with a stranger, tell your story, then listen to theirs. We will reconvene as a group and each participant will retell their partner’s story in the first person. At the end of the […]
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Sold Out: Miami Shores Walking Tour with John Bachay
Find out more » Sold Out: Miami Shores Walking Tour with John BachayExplore the history of Miami Shores with City Tours Guide, John Bachay. Once advertised as “America’s Mediterranean,” this village on the bay is home to architectural gems that speak to the area’s boom period construction. View homes that are locally and nationally designated historic landmarks. Enjoy a special look inside of one of the historic […]
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Full Moon Over Miami River Cruise with Dr. George
Find out more » Full Moon Over Miami River Cruise with Dr. GeorgeEnjoy an evening cruise along the Miami River with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami, from the Tequesta to the early settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods. Water and soda service […]
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Members-Only: Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music Private Tour
Find out more » Members-Only: Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music Private TourFor HistoryMaker, Fellow, and History Buff Level Members – Not one? Upgrade Today! Museum of Miami HistoryMaker, Fellow, and History Buff-level members are invited to join an exclusive private tour through Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music led by Christopher Barfield Director of Exhibitions. Join him AND Willy Chirino HIMSELF on this immersive look into […]
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Cultural Encounter: Trinidadian Steel Pan Music
Find out more » Cultural Encounter: Trinidadian Steel Pan MusicJoin us at the panyard, the home and rehearsal space of steel drum ensemble, 21st Century Steel Band! Immerse yourself in the world of Trinidadian steel pan music and tour the space where these instruments are not only played but made. Pan maker and band director Michael Kernahan will demonstrate the process of making pans, which are expertly crafted from oil drums. Enjoy a performance by this master musician, and then try […]
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Miami Mythical Mornings: Guided Tour with Islandia Journal’s Fola Akinde
Find out more » Miami Mythical Mornings: Guided Tour with Islandia Journal’s Fola AkindeJourney to the world of mythic creatures as you explore the stories behind some of Miami’s most fantastical beings during this special program series. Reflect upon the lore and legends surrounding mythical creatures on a tour of the exhibition with Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta in conversation with Fola Akinde, […]
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In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida History
Find out more » In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida HistoryTuesdays starting September 12th Class Schedule: Sept 12thClass Introduction & The Area’s Early HistoryDowntown Miami Metromover TourSept 19thThe Homesteading Era & Incorporation and the Early Years of the City of MiamiTropical Dreams Highlights TourSept 26thBoom/Bust, Economic Depression, and WarHighlights from the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at MDCOct 3rdThe Post-War BoomMiami […]
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Sold Out – Cemetery Series: Woodlawn Park North Cemetery Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Cemetery Series: Woodlawn Park North Cemetery Walking TourExplore the history of one of the oldest cemeteries in Miami – Woodlawn Park North Cemetery – with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta and Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the lives of internationally recognized figures including Manuel Artime, a leader of the Bay of […]
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Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Cruise with Dr. George
Find out more » Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Cruise with Dr. GeorgeJoin 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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Sold Out – Cemetery Series: Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Cemetery Series: 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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CultureFest 305 2023
Find out more » CultureFest 305 2023Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at Museum of Miami’s seventh annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you experience Afro-Cuban batá drumming, enjoy mariachi music, marvel at dances of Argentina and Serbia, and sample Haitian cuisine, all in one day? Experience this and even more […]
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Sold Out – Cemetery Series: Pinewood Cemetery Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Cemetery Series: Pinewood Cemetery Walking TourExplore the history of Pinewood Cemetery, the oldest cemetery south of the Miami River, with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta, and its Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Located in the City of Coral Gables, this rural graveyard dates back to the late 1800s and is the […]
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Workshop: Self-Defense Taekwondo
Find out more » Workshop: Self-Defense TaekwondoUsing the foundation of Taekwondo techniques, Master Sangwon Jeong will teach basic self-defense skills during this family-friendly workshop. The first hour of the class (2:30 – 3:30) will be for children ages 7+, and adults will participate in the last hour of the workshop (3:30 – 4:30). Adults $25, Children $15 Members receive a $5 […]
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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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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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Sold Out – Arch Creek Park Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Arch Creek Park Walking TourCelebrate Florida Archaeology Month with a tour of Arch Creek Park and Museum! Designated as a State of Florida archaeological site over 50 years ago, Arch Creek Park is home to a natural limestone bridge once used by Indigenous peoples and early settlers. Reflect upon the importance of this site to the story of Miami […]
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Sold Out – Historic Downtown Miami Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Historic Downtown Miami Walking TourRelive the past with Museum of Miami’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta and Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, 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, […]
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Sold Out – Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Cruise
Find out more » Sold Out – 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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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 – Miami Shores Walking Tour
Find out more » Sold Out – Miami Shores Walking TourExplore the history of Miami Shores with City Tours Guide, John Bachay. Once advertised as “America’s Mediterranean,” this village on the bay is home to architectural gems that speak to the area’s boom period construction. View homes that are locally and nationally designated historic landmarks. Enjoy a special look inside of one of the historic […]
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Sold Out – Little Haiti History and Culture Walk
Find out more » Sold Out – 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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