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April 2021
81st Annual Membership Meeting
Board Chairman John K. Shubin and the Museum of Miami Board of Trustees invite you to the 81st Annual Membership Meeting via Zoom. Museum of Miami members will participate in the election of new board members and the slate of officers. Chairman John K. Shubin and Executive Director Jorge Zamanillo will present a "Year In Review" highlighting our programs, achievements, and milestones. Join us on Zoom: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm via Zoom Members Only Event Upon registration…
Find out more »Youth Activism: Raise Your Voice A Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Scholar Talk
Join Smithsonian Affiliations and Museum of Miami in collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the National Civil Rights Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will present a discussion of youth activism with community engagement leaders OnRaé Watkins, Dr. Noelle Trent, and Dylan Baca, with a special recorded performance from Edrick Trotter, a Washington, D.C. sixth grader from Statesman College Preparatory Academy for Boys. Ami Temarantz, Cultural Interpreter Lead at NMAI, will also an overview of educational resources available from…
Find out more »Via Zoom! Celebrate Historic Downtown Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Join Museum of Miami in celebrating the City of Miami’s upcoming 125th birthday. Incorporated on July 28th, 1896, Dr. George will highlight the history of this city through stories of Downtown Miami. View downtown scenes and notable landmarks along with vintage photographs of Dr. George and early tourgoers as you learn about the ever-changing history of this metropolitan city. Zoom presentation will feature a lecture by Dr. George accompanied with a…
Find out more »May 2021
Kids Ask a Question: Haitian Heritage- May 8 at 10 am
FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. During the month of May Haitian Americans around the United States celebrate their heritage. This is an expansion of Haitian Flag Day, which takes place on May18th and was established to honor the contribution of Haiti internationally as well as its independence. This festive celebration isn't just for Haitians — it is an opportunity for all to explore Haitian culture and learn about the history, traditions, music, crafts and cuisine…
Find out more »Watercolor Workshop: Painting Nature’s Bounty with Donna Torres
Members: $5 Non-Members: $15 Register here. In this workshop you will learn about painting fruits and vegetables from your garden or market using basic watercolor techniques. Donna will paint brightly colored peppers and you can follow along with her as she paints. The skills you learn in this short class can be used to paint any of your favorite fruits and vegetables. We will also talk about how to place your vegetables to make interesting compositions. Materials: 2 sheets of…
Find out more »Dance Workshop: Rhythms & Movements of West Africa
Dance with us during this virtual workshop with artist-in-residence Delou Africa Dance Ensemble! Learn from these professional artists as they take you on a cultural journey through West African dance, music, and history. Connect, move, and share during this energizing and interactive experience. Members $10, Non-Members $15 REGISTER HERE Accessibility To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact Hana Squires, Accessibility Coordinator, at accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least two weeks…
Find out more »Honk for History
Locations: North – Arch Creek Park & Nature Center 1855 NE 135th Street, North Miami. View map. Central – AD Barnes Park & Nature Center 3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami. View map. South – Goulds Park 11350 SW 216th Street, Miami. View map. Join Museum of Miami and Miami Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces for a day at the park. Drive up and receive a fun-filled bag of activities for the family to enjoy at home. Stay after and experience the outdoors. Each drawstring bag contains the following*: Coloring sheets packet Crayons…
Find out more »Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: Defining Moments in South Florida History
Tuesdays from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Time Museum Members: $100, Non-Members: $125 Register for Zoom instructions Class Schedule Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Meet & Greet with Dr. George (optional) Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | Class #1 Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | Class #2 with guest speaker, Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant, Executive Director of the City of Miami Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | Class #3 with guest speaker, JS Rashid, President & CEO…
Find out more »June 2021
Members Only Event: Will Miami’s Hurricane Past Collide with the City of Tomorrow?
Bryan Norcross and Betty Davis will discuss the history of hurricanes in South Florida and share their knowledge and expertise on how climate change and modern impacts affect tropical systems. Learn more as to new technology in the field alongside analysis and simulations. We look forward to having you join us! Register Here Live captioning is available for this program with support from the Batchelor Foundation
Find out more »Kids Ask a Question: Percussion Sounds
FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Percussion is the oldest group of instruments with many different types with origins from all across the world. A percussion instrument makes noise by striking, rubbing or shaking. Can you name the most common percussion instruments? Spend the morning with us and learn about percussion. Join members of Puerto Rican ensemble Plena as they teach you the basics of hand drumming and rhythms. Have something you can use to make…
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