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September 2026
Virtual—History Talks: South Florida’s Unique Environment
Journey 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 stories. South Florida's Unique Environment Delve into the history of South Florida’s unique environment. Learn how early peoples and settlers adapted to this tropical wilderness…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day
Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with activities available until 4:00 p.m.) for a fun-filled afternoon of things to do for the whole family! Enjoy free admission as you explore the history and culture of our vibrant city through engaging highlights tours, hands-on craft activities, and a variety of interactive experiences. Come learn, create, and discover—all for free! Registration required for FREE admission. Have your E-ticket ready upon arrival to the museum for expediated check-in.…
Find out more »Virtual—History Talks: 100 Years of Hurricane History
Journey 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 stories. 100 Years of Hurricane History South Florida knows hurricanes better than most parts of the United States. Join Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as…
Find out more »Members-Only VIP Preview Hour: Caught in the Eye
Step into Miami's history before the doors open to the public. Join fellow members for an exclusive, members-only preview of Caught in the Eye, marking the 100th anniversary of the 1926 hurricane that forever changed our city. Hear from co-curator and Museum of Miami Resident Historian Dr. Paul George as he takes members behind the exhibition, sharing the stories, images, and firsthand accounts that bring this pivotal moment in Miami’s history to life. Following the talk, members are invited to…
Find out more »Opening Reception – Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane
Be the first to experience Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane, exactly 100 years after a powerful hurricane tore through the young, rapidly growing city of Miami and forced it to rebuild from the ground up. A century later, the museum remembers the harrowing 12-hour disaster through curated photographs, film, newspapers, and personal letters providing firsthand accounts of those who experienced it. Join us for an intimate evening featuring light bites, cocktails, and a special first look at the exhibition.
Find out more »In Community: Miami Stories Recording Booth with World Jai-Alai League | JAM Arena
Find us at the JAM Arena with World Jai-Alai League! Miami has always been a city of stories – told on front porches, across kitchen tables, and on street corners. Since 2009, the Museum of Miami has been listening through our oral history initiative, Miami Stories. Our Miami Stories Recording Booth allows us to capture audio stories at local events from anyone and everyone about life in the Magic City. Share your jai-alai story with us at the World Jai-Alai…
Find out more »Virtual—History Talks: Aviation in Miami
Journey 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 stories. Aviation in Miami Explore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site…
Find out more »In Community: When Yiddish Turns to Tango Performance
Estudio 35 - 134 NE 1st Ave Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Tickets: $20 - Register online, pay at the door. Limited capacity. Cultures collide during this one-of-a-kind performance of tango music sung in the Yiddish language. Artist-in-residence Alejandra Czarny brings a twist to the weekly TanLunes tango gathering in Hallandale Beach. Drawing from her roots in Buenos Aires and her Jewish upbringing, she weaves the threads of her cultural heritage into something new during this unique tango experience. Joined by…
Find out more »Virtual—History Talks: Crime in Miami
Journey 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 stories. Crime in Miami Uncover the history of crime in the Magic City! Hear stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high-profile kidnappings as Miami’s colorful criminal…
Find out more »October 2026
Miami Author Series: Mirta Ojito
Admission is $20. Members attend free. Join the Museum of Miami for a fireside chat with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mirta Ojito as she discusses her acclaimed novel Deeper Than the Ocean. A sweeping story of family, migration, love, and the secrets that can reshape everything we thought we knew about where we come from. Ojito’s dual narrative brings history and memory together, exploring the ways migration, family stories, and buried secrets can echo across generations. During the conversation, Ojito will…
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