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October 2019
Little Havana History & Culture Walk
Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15, Children 12 & Under: Free Meet in front of Los Pinarenos Fruteria, 1334 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135 See 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. Learn the history of Little Havana as you walk down vibrant Calle Ocho. Discover the significance of the Ceiba Tree, learn the art of cigar making, and hear tales of performances…
Find out more »Hands-On Demonstration: Dugout Canoe Carving
Drop in to watch artist Pedro Zepeda carve a Seminole dugout canoe right before your eyes and assist him throughout the carving process. Pedro will demonstrate this art form in a recreated studio space filled with his tools, supplies, and examples of his pieces. During this intimate experience, he will answer your questions about the history and creation of Seminole dugout canoes. FREE with registration. Register here. With the support from Notice: Participation is voluntary and at your own…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Touchdown!
Gather the whole family to kick-off our new exhibition Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Come decked out in your favorite local team’s gear. Join us for full day of sports and spectacular fun with craft activities, storytelling, music and much more! RSVP Family Fun Days are possible with the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners,…
Find out more »Islands of Biscayne Bay Cruise with Dr. George
Museum Members: $50, Non-Members: $60, Children 12 & Under: $25 Meet at Island Queen Docks at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 Enjoy 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 father of…
Find out more »LIBATIONS: This Makes Sense
Museum of Miami is proud to host LIBATIONS, a performance art pop-up created to shift the lens of perception as it relates to human connection using visual arts, social practice, and storytelling. Using retrospect and trauma as the marker for transformation, the evening will engage your senses to bring you into the moment of an event of the storyteller, and by default, make the storyteller a time traveler. Performers are:Rosie Gordon WallaceMarlon HillCharlyn GriffinOctavia Yearwood FREE and open to the…
Find out more »L I B A T I O N S: This Makes Sense
Museum of Miami is proud to host LIBATIONS, a performance art pop-up created to shift the lens of perception as it relates to human connection using visual arts, social practice, and storytelling. Using retrospect and trauma as the marker for transformation, the evening will engage your senses to bring you into the moment of an event of the storyteller, and by default, make the storyteller a time traveler. Performers are: Rosie Gordon Wallace Marlon Hill Charlyn Griffin Octavia Yearwood FREE…
Find out more »Annual Ghosts of Miami City Cemetery with Dr. George
Museum Members: $20, Non-Members: $30, Children 12 & Under: $10 Meet at Miami City Cemetery, 1800 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132 Now at two times! Get into the Halloween spirit with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, on this haunted history tour. Lurk among the tombstones of this historic graveyard and hear stories about the mysterious deaths of its inhabitants. Visit the final resting place of early settlers, Miami’s first mayor, the Burdine family, and Julia Tuttle.…
Find out more »Annual Ghosts of Miami City Cemetery with Dr. George – Early Bird
Museum Members: $20, Non-Members: $30, Children 12 & Under: $10 Meet at Miami City Cemetery, 1800 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132 Now at two times! Get into the Halloween spirit with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, on this haunted history tour. Lurk among the tombstones of this historic graveyard and hear stories about the mysterious deaths of its inhabitants. Visit the final resting place of early settlers, Miami’s first mayor, the Burdine family, and Julia Tuttle.…
Find out more »Ghostly, Ghastly, Vice & Crime Coach Tour with Dr. George
Museum Members: $50, Non-Members: $60, Children 12 & Under: $25 Meet at Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130 Chill and thrill to stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high profile kidnappings on this coach ride with Museum of Miami’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, as Miami’s colorful criminal past is revealed. Visit the Miami Cemetery, the South Beach doorstep of doomed designer Gianni Versace, and filming locations of the original Miami Vice. Ticket includes admission to Museum of…
Find out more »November 2019
La Petite Haiti Culture Walk
Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15, Children 12 & Under: Free Meet in front of the Caribbean Marketplace, 5925 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 Vin jwen nou! Come join us! 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 art – creating one of the most…
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