Culture in its various aspects lives intensely in Miami, and museums, where art, folklore, science and history merge, are meeting points for visitors and residents. In fact, it is possible to get to know Miami through its museums, some of them world-renowned. Meet the 10 Best Museums in Miami in 2018
The offer is wide and in the different areas of the city there are many museums and galleries for lovers of plastic arts. There are also cultural attractions for families with children, which are didactic and entertaining at the same time.
This traveler’s guide, prepared by the most trusted source of Spanish-language information in Miami, El Nuevo Herald, gives you all the information you need regarding art and culture in the city. Enjoy the knowledge!
Phillip and Patricia Frost Science Museum
The adventure of discovering and exploring the inventions of science, the secrets of the Earth and the Solar System, as well as the geological and biological diversity that our planet treasures from the origin of life to the present day are within reach in this museum located in the center of Miami.
It gathers samples from all the habitats of South Florida and reproduces, in captivating exhibitions, a series of ecosystems in which water and marine biology prevail. Innovative interactive museographic modalities allow visitors to become a builder of ideas.
It houses a planetarium with its state-of-the-art technology in the third dimension, which takes the audience beyond the stratosphere.
Address: 1101 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
Phone: (305) 434-9600
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Prices: Adults $29; Children (ages 3-11): $20; Children under 2 years old: free.
Perez Museum of Art Miami (PAMM)
Behind every work there is a story. This institution dates back to pioneering efforts in the mid-1980s to develop the arts in Miami.
Located in the Downtown, adjacent to the Science Museum and with spectacular views of the Bay of Biscayne, exhibits international art of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, as well as a sample of Latin American and Cuban artists, a formidable heritage donated in large part by the collector and developer Jorge M. Pérez.
Its architectural concept, elaborated by Herzog & de Meuron and harmonized with nature and the urban environment, offers gradual transitions from the greenish exterior to the crystalline interior, through a coherent and continuous space.
The art in this museum transcends its exhibits. At its Verde restaurant, a tourist attraction in its own right on the shore of the bay, every delicious meal is a work of art.
Address: 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL 33132
Phone: (305) 375-3000
Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m; Friday to Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m
Prices: Adults $16; Children (ages 7-18): $12; Children under 6 years old: free.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Today declared a National Historic Monument, the Vizcaya Palace, with Venetian air and treasures purchased in Europe and the United States, was the winter residence of one of the first millionaires in Miami more than a hundred years ago, businessman James Deering.
If the view of Biscay from the bay may seem like a mirage of Venice, the interior of the palace contains art and furniture and items custom-made with innovative technologies of the time.
The gardens of the house fuse French and Italian designs with plants that thrive in the subtropical climate. They stand out for their selection of statues, fountains and architectural details.
Address: 3251 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
Phone: (305) 250-9133
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every day except Tuesday.
Prices: Adults $18; Children (ages 6-12): $6; Children under 5 years old: free.
Miami Children’s Museum
It is a recreational space recognized as one of the top 10 museums in the world in its class, where children have the opportunity to learn interactively through arts and literature.
Recently, it was renovated with a new interactive technology and digitization that introduces children to the concepts of earning, saving and spending.
They will find a custom-made supermarket, an area for children under five and a replica of the Port of Miami, where they learn the nooks and crannies of the world of imports and exports, and can operate a crane and boats by remote control.
Address: 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
Phone: (305) 373-5437
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Prices: Adults and children: $20; Children under 1 year: free.
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA)
The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami has a significant collection of 600 works, including paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations, and hosts traveling exhibitions.
It is a highly modern space, designed by Charles Gwarthmey, which serves as a showcase for emerging local artists, while treasuring creations of great masters from the United States and the world.
The exhibits also host Mexican modernism, fashion design, architecture, embroidery, animation and more. MOCA also stands out for live concerts in its outdoor plaza during the weekends. The square has an interactive wish fountain.
Address: 770 NE 125th Street North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 893-6211
Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday: 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Prices: Adults $5; students: $3; Children under 12: free.
The Rubell Family Collection
Originally established in New York and located in the burgeoning Wynwood Arts District, it is one of the finest private contemporary art collections in the world, with sculptures, paintings, installations, photographs and videos dating from 1960 to the present.
This gallery of wide, illuminated spaces is home to the personal taste and vision of Don and Mera Rubell, who travel around the world visiting artists’ studios and are hospitable hosts.
Neon lights and sprawling murals coexist with moving mannequins and abstract sculptures in 45,000 square feet of rotating display. The collection combines world-renowned artists and new works by emerging creators of contemporary art.
It is a good starting point to explore the streets of Wynwood, one of the most picturesque neighborhoods of the city with 70 art galleries, famous for its gigantic and colorful murals.
Address: 95 NW 29 St., Miami, FL 33127
Phone: (305) 573-6090
Hours: Wednesday to Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Prices: Adults $10; Under 18s: Free.
Miami Seaquarium
The aquarium is an amusement park, museum, educational program and rescue center located on Virginia Key that has attracted millions of visitors to watch the famous Flipper swim and splash water with the acrobatic jumps of the Lolita whale.
In addition to seeing dolphins, sharks, turtles, sea lions, manatees and other aquatic animals, visitors can swim alongside dolphins and seals or tour a reef with underwater equipment.
The popular venue features numerous fun and educational shows that teach about marine life and actions people can take to ensure their habitats are kept clean and protected.
Address: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149
Phone: (305) 361-5705
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m
Prices: Adults and children over 10: $45.99; Minors (ages 3-9): $35.99.
Museo aeronáutico Wings Over Miami Air Museum
For aviation enthusiasts, this museum located at Miami Executive Airport offers a unique experience by paying tribute to the aviators and veteran pioneers of civil and military aviation.
Its exhibits treasure aircraft from the Cold War era, military training and vintage or classics. Many of these airplanes are still in operation and some take flight on weekends.
The museum educates about the history, science and technology of aviation, incorporating testimonials from pilots who flew flagship aircraft.
Address: 14710 SW 128th St., Miami, FL 33186
Phone: (305) 233-5197
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Prices: Adults: $10; Children under 12: $6.
Miami History Museum
The HistoryMiami Museum, a cultural institution located in the heart of Miami affiliated with the Smithsonian, collects, preserves and celebrates Miami’s history as a crossroads of the Americas.
Through exhibitions, art activities, city tours, workshops and publications, History Miami works to help everyone understand the importance of the past in shapingMiami’s future.
In its permanent exhibition “Tropical Dreams: The History of the People of South Florida,” the museum covers everything from ancient times to the different waves of migration that have given Miami a multicultural character. In addition, various exhibits highlight specific historical moments.
Address: 101 West Flagler St. Miami, FL 33130
Phone: (305) 375-1492
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Prices: Adults $10; children (ages 6-12): $5; Children under 6 years old: free.
American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora
The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora documents the impact the Cuban diaspora has had on the world, featuring exhibits on its history, culture, and the contribution it has made through art and the humanities.
After a decade of modernization of the beautiful building once home to the Grand Opera of Florida, the museum recounts the victories and defeats of Cubans who starred in one of the greatest success stories among immigrants from the United States and changed the ethnic and cultural profile of South Florida.
Address: 1200 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145
Phone: (305) 529-5400
Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Source: El Nuevo Herald
