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    Art Deco Museum

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ariel W.

    In 1910 Carl Fisher began to transform Miami Beach into a world class resort destination. In 1916 the Miami Beach Improvement Company, founded by John Collins, platted the Oceanfront Subdivision and named the area Miami Beach. In the 1920's during Florida's land boom years, many hotels and mansions were built. The 1930's and 40's were the height of the art deco design movement inspired by Paris and many of the hotels were built in this style. By the 1970's Miami Beach was run down by neglect and salt water damage. Things were so bad that the movie Scarface used to South Beach to stand in for a drug infested ghetto neighborhood. Barbara Baer Capitman and a group of activists banded together to preserve the Art Deco buildings of South Beach. Capitman founded the Miami Design Preservation League in 1976 with Leonard Horowitz which started a movement to place one square mile of South Beach on the National Register of Historic Places. Their efforts enabled 800 of the historic Art Deco buildings to be saved. In the late 1980's South Beach had a resurgence. Models and the fashion industry moved in. An area that once had people thinking twice about driving through became home to the wealthy. Today it is walking friendly and generally low crime. The South Beach Art Deco Museum was established by the Miami Design Preservation League as public outreach from their preservation efforts. Their mission is to educate the public about the history of the Art Deco architecture through year round exhibits and special events such as lectures, films and workshops. The museum is located in the historic Art Deco Welcome Center which is in the 1954, 10th Street auditorium. The building also houses the Miami Design Preservation Leagues gift shop. Admission to the Art Deco Museum is $7 while students, military, and Miami-Dade residents are free with ID. The museum is small, only two rooms but the Miami Design Preservation League is currently trying to raise $648,000 to enlarge and upgrade the museum. I enjoyed the current exhibit, Henry Hohauser: Designing Paradise on view through October 31st. Henry Hohauser 1895-1963) was one of the most prolific early modernist architects. He designed over 300 buildings in Miami Beach, many of which are protected Art Deco landmarks. Other museum exhibits focus on the three major historic design styles in Miami Beach, Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco, and Miami Modern also known as MiMo. There are scale models of buildings and information about the development of Miami Beach. There is also information about the development of the City pf Miami Beach and the history of the Miami Design Preservation League. The museum includes a resource center and children's area. You can schedule informative walking tours at the Miami Art Deco Welcome Center. These include walking tours, self-guided tours, and a selection of group private tours, such as a Lincoln Road Tour and MiMo Tour. The Art Deco Museum is open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week except for select holidays.

    Lilian W.

    The Art Deco Museum in South Beach, Miami, provided an unexpected but welcome refuge during a sudden thunderstorm. Located conveniently near the beach, it turned out to be a great place to kill time while staying dry and learning something new. Atmosphere: The museum is cozy but on the colder side, so bring a jacket. Inside, you'll find a gift shop and a small museum space dedicated to the history and characteristics of Art Deco. Exhibits: The museum features two main exhibits focusing on the cultural influence and preservation of radio waves and art deco. My favorite was the art deco portion. Those section delves into the defining characteristics of the Art Deco style. It covers how this design aesthetic helped shape Miami's architectural identity. It also showcases the role of Art Deco in revitalizing Miami, including a short film about the transformation of older buildings with vibrant pastel colors to preserve their historic value and to protect them from being destroyed to built new resorts. My favorite part was a video detailing the cultural preservation efforts of Barbara Baer and Leonard Horowitz. Experience: Cost: Admission is $7 for adults and free for students with IDs. Service: The front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming. Many people were in the lobby area to stay dry amidst the rain, and they didn't mind. Overall, while the museum is small, it's packed with detailed descriptions and history. You really need to engage with the exhibits to appreciate them. The educational aspect is strong, but if it hadn't been raining, I might have skipped it.

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    Kathryn J.

    I took a walking tour today from the museum and it was the highlight of my time in Miami! I do have an interest in architecture, but the tour featured a lot of general history and information and I think would be good for anyone. The tour begins at the museum where you receive headphones and a headset. The guide takes you around the back of the museum to give you some history of the city. Then you begin walking along Ocean Drive in the park, giving the group plenty of room to stand and admire the buildings. It's easy to hear from a decent distance from the tour guide. After leaving Ocean Drive, the tour takes a small loop before ending back at the museum. This portion of the tour is along more crowded streets and it could be possible to get a little behind. There's a couple good stops, though, that allow the group to get back together. The tour is around 2 hours, after which you can walk around the museum. Most of the information in the museum was covered in the tour, but it's nice to get some more visuals to match with the information. The tour was fantastic, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone looking to learn about the history of Miami Beach.

    Joycelyn C.

    We stopped by this museum to give us something to do in between lunch and meeting friends for dinner on day 2 of our mini vacay. Admission was just $7. It was a small museum, but it was fun to see history and insight into the art deco style. We visited the gift shop in hope that I could find a Miami patch. The gift shop attendant was helpful and fun. Because of my disappointment of not finding a patch, he let us try on these fun and gorgeous sun glasses! Glad we stopped by!

    Crystal F.

    Had a great time doing the Alice in Wonderland scavenger hunt. I wish the questions pertained more to the game than the environment. So I didn't look at the directions here since I was riding with a friend. I thought since it said art deco it would be in wynwood. Unfortunately the hunt is in Miami/south beach strip. Therefore we was hot in our costumes. I would suggest to dress comfortable and definitely wear as less clothes and possible while staying into character. I would do it again just opt for the shorts instead of pants. It probably should be promoted more with flyers in the area prior to event. As well as on Instagram. Alot of patrons stopped be asking why we was dressed up and said they wish they knew because they would have participated. I saw the event on a Facebook ad. I'm not sure where the costume contest entry was even though it stated their would be one. Other than that I wouldn't change anything.

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    Kristen N.

    While it is smaller than I expected, they pack a lot of history into the exhibits. We all know about Miami Beach and the party scene, but the history about the art deco style architecture and Carl Fisher's world famous beachfront resorts are worth a visit! Also, it is a great air conditioned break from all that's happening at the bars and restaurants across the street. It is across from The Clevelander and was $10 to tour the museum. They also have a cute gift shop with nostalgic treasures and art.

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    Carrie C.

    Great gift shoppe and excellent place to start your Art Deco exploration of Miami Beach.

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    World Erotic Art Museum - Art on the Kama Sutra bed posts

    World Erotic Art Museum

    3.9(230 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The Wold Erotic Art Museum is on the corner of 12th St. & Washington Ave.. The elevator was broken…read more& the building is not accessible to those with mobility issues. We paid $20 each admission walked past the wall of vulvas to the penis bed. We walked upstairs to see the galleries. The Wilzig was created in 2005 by Naomi Wlzig as the only American museum dedicated to fine erotic art with a renowned collection of over 4,000 international artworks dating from 300 BCE to the present. This collection is distinguished by quality, diversity, and unique focus on erotic themes.. We began by watching an 8 minute videos with Naomi. Founded in 2005 by Naomi Wilzig, the World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM). She teamed up with the Kinsey Institute, The Research Center for the Cultural History of Sexuality at Humboldt University in Berlin & Florida International University (FIU) -- College of Communication, Architecture, and the Arts (CARTA). There were many galleries with comfortable seating spaces and clean restrooms. We spent about an hour here wandering around the maze of 20 small rooms. We passed lots of international photographs, wood carvings, sculptures and paintings. There was a room filled with Miami Vice memorabilia; photos, clothing & tchotchkes. The World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) presented Mark Kostabi: Revisited, a striking exhibition of 14 new, large-scale, faceless paintings created for the museum. While living & working in Rome, he explored themes of eroticism, technology & the paradoxes of digital intimacy. Highlighted were sexting amid digital distraction, and a surreal portrayal of 3 nude women taking a group selfie; juxtaposing joy, sensuality & technology. Gorge Daniell presented gay themes through photographs & paintings of glamorous celebrities, and scenes of everyday life in pre-and-post-war America. His works were featured in major magazines, including "Time," "Life" and "Esquire," and was also displayed in the Smithsonian, The Museum of Modern Art and the Chicago Institute of Art.

    Go!!!! You must go! We had a great time looking at everything…read more So much fun. So many interesting things to look at and ponder.

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    The Bass - Basel Art sculpture

    The Bass

    3.7(113 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    The Bass is a Contemporary Art Museum in Miami, FL. We came here during one of my prev. birthday…read moretrips. Everytime we come to Miami, there are new places we find as well as favorites to revisit. Finding cool art spaces is so enjoyable. Miami City Ballet School is across the street & Miami Beach Regional Library is in close proximity to The Bass. Once you arrive onto the property, you see Ugo Rondinone's "Miami Mountain", a unique & beautiful public sculpture. It is definitely a treat walking towards the entrance to the museum. When we arrived inside, we were welcomed by lovely Greeters at the Admission Area. The Bass is a quaint, intimate-enough smart space. Highlights included "Selections From the Permanent Collection" & Artist Tavares Strachan's "We Belong Here". Nam June Paik: The Miami Years Exhibit displayed the South Korean Artist's creations via use of mixed media, electronic/ digital objects & images. There was also a Nam June Paik "Action Music" Exhibit. thebass.org @thebasdmoa The Bass is open Wed. - Sun. - Noon - 5pm. General Admission is $15. Youth 7-18, Students & Seniors are $8. Free Admission for Miami Beach Residents, Military Personnel/EBT Cardholders, Children under 6 yrs. of age, etc. Free Admission every 3rd Thursday from 6pm - 9pm. Family Day - Free Admission every last Sunday of the month. One can go onto the website to get information including on current exhibitions & upcoming events.

    Miami-Dade County residents can get free museum passes through the library. My partner was able to…read moreget a free pass and surprised me with a date here. The museum has two floors, a small selection of exhibits, a gift shop, and a community space. Outside is a large grassy area with plenty of trees and shade that's great for going on a walk. The current exhibit wasn't kid-friendly, in my opinion, as much of the artwork featured mature themes. Overall, I'm glad we visited, but I probably wouldn't return

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    Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science - The three-level Aquarium carries you from the surface to the depths of South Florida's crucial aquatic ecosystems and beyond.

    Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

    3.5(718 reviews)
    3.6 miOmni
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    This is a planetarium, museum, aquarium all in one!…read more Place is very close to the Miami port. We had several hours to kill in Miami but had four large carryon bags. They luckily hold onto the bags while we explore the museum and this worked perfectly for us. In addition to the 4-5 floors and two buildings worth of area to explore, there are amazing view of Miami from most of the floors. Kids thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Florida gators and other reptiles. The aquarium has shark and a huge turtle in addition to several other varieties of sea life. Kids spent several hours in the flight museum and the interactive universe simulator model as well. We also caught one of the shows in the planetarium, make sure to reserve a spot during a time slot of your choice well before hand. Perfect stop if you have a few hours in Miami.

    My husband and I visited this museum as part of our day trip to Miami. I wish parking wasn't so…read moreexpensive ($18 flat rate). It took us about 2.5 hours to explore the entire place including the planetarium show. The show that worked out best with timing was called "How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos." The girl leading it was wonderful but as you may figure by its name, the show was not a peaceful experience. There were a number of explosions that I think scared some of the kids in attendance. The other exhibits included one about flight, the human body/mind, an aquarium, dinosaurs, and general Florida wildlife. I can't say I learned a terrible amount of new information but it was fine. I appreciate the museum's mission and it probably would be cool for toddlers-little kids.

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    Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science - The 250-seat planetarium uses 16-million-color 8K projection, surround sound and a vast dome screen to take you on dazzling visual odysseys.

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    The 250-seat planetarium uses 16-million-color 8K projection, surround sound and a vast dome screen to take you on dazzling visual odysseys.

    Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

    Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

    4.5(918 reviews)
    5.6 miCoconut Grove

    In all the years that I lived in Miami, I never once visited Viscaya; I live in shame. Mostly…read morebecause when you're local the mentality is, "why pay to see a fancy house? you can drive by coral gables or south beach and see them for free". I will say, the grounds are absolutely delightful, especially if you go in the Springtime as we did where flowers are all in full bloom, that alone is worth the ticket price. The architecture is exquisite! A feast for the eyes in so many ways. When we came to visit, they were doing renovations. You could see the water damage on the roof and walls, probably caused by one of the many Summer storms, because of that the tickets were at a discount that day but we were still able to appreciate the beauty of Viscaya. There are two cafe's. One in the garden of the main house, and another across the street where farm animals use to be kept. Surprisingly, the food and drinks are reasonably priced. The day we were there, a wedding was going to take place and there was a lot of commotion going on. Fancy tables being set up, fine china, crystal glasses, the whole works. We asked a security guard how much it costs to have a wedding reception there and he said: "Just to rent the space, no tables, no nothing, starting price is 100k". So if you have 100k lying around, and plan to get married soon, this could be an option for you. Jokes aside though; I'd definitely visit again.

    Imagine being transported to a palatial European setting...except you're in Miami. We took the…read moremetro to Vizcaya and made the ten minute walk to the gardens. The property and history is pretty amazing. As many other reviews have mentioned, a good portion of the rooms and structures are closed for renovations. They have reduced the entry to $20 from $25 but it still was a little disappointing that the casino building and several rooms in the house were closed. Being that it was the offseason, some of the gardens did seem to be past their peak. We hope to return when everything is open in season and tour the whole facility.

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    The Wolfsonian-FIU

    The Wolfsonian-FIU

    4.3(82 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We walked into the Wolfsonian FIU Museum, which is free to Florida residents. We left our bags in…read morelockers. The museum is 2 blocks from Ocean Drive in a grand Art Deco building that's now home to a Florida International University-affiliated museum, library, and research center dedicated to the importance of art and design throughout history. Since 1985, the Wolfsonian collection has showcased the entire modern age of design, from the Industrial Revolution to the end of World War II. With over 200,000 pieces in the museum's collection are paintings, textiles, furniture, industrial design objects, rare books & magazines. There's was a lot to take in, so the museum categorizes it into a half-dozen or more exhibitions at any given time. The Geneva Window filled the 2nd floor with Harry Clarke's stained-glass masterpiece. In 1926, Irish artist, Clarke was commissioned by the newly independent Irish Free State to create a window as a gift to the League of Nations in Geneva. The completed window was, considered too provocative and "unrepresentative" of the Irish people. This installation told the stories behind the window & consequences of cultural censorship. Modern Design Across Borders exhibit examined the cross-cultural connections among people, ideas & movements that made modern design's remarkable reach and lasting impact possible. Five spotlight subjects were presented; transportation, 1925 Paris Expo, tea & coffee, plywood, and cocktail culture. Designers such as Norman Bel Geddes, Josef Hoffmann, Alvar Aalto, and Charles and Ray Eames innovations presented geometry, clean lines, functionality that defined modern life & continue to shape design today. We enjoyed all of the Miami Beach memorabilia from them motorcycle and sidecar, so all of the cocktail shakers. The posters & furniture on 5 were from the Wolfsonian's sister institution in Genoa, Italy. This ancient port city has a distinct character & is nown as "La Superba" (the superb). Mitchell "Micky" Wolfson, Jr., the museum founder gave us a picture of Genoa as a mercantile & financial center in the start of the 20th century. The hand painted secretary, posters & books represent the era beautifully. The Wolfsonian Design Store & coffee bar was almost an exhibition on its own, with its century-old Snead & Co. Iron Works shelving system presented a variety of books, games, toys, kitchenware, jewelry & tchotchkes that echo the museum's "good design is everything" theme. A smattering of tables makes this the perfect place to cool off & rest or some taking out a laptop to do some work with a fabulous iced latte.

    The Wolfsonian - FIU (Florida International University) is a Museum, Library & Research Ctr. In the…read moreArt Deco District in Miami Beach, Fl. Wolfsonian Museum Founder / Author / Philanthropist / Businessman Mitchell "Mickey" Wolfson was inspired by the integration of art & design, established this museum space & donated lots of art that is on display for patrons to enjoy. Art at The Wolfsonian is from the 1850 - 1950 period. We visited during their "Free Fridays", which is from 6pm-9pm. When we walked inside, we admired the lobby for a bit before going into the elevator. Exhibits - Harry Clarke + The Geneva Window (5th Fl.) & The Big World: Alternative Landscapes in the Modern Era (6th Fl.) showcased gorgeous masterpieces. One of my favorites was a furniture piece entitled "Chest" by Josef Hoffman. We were in awe of the various paintings, & other art installations. The Wolfsonian has such a cool Giftshop! Staff & Security were present to provide information if needed. Bathrooms were clean, neat & organized. Wolfsonian.org @wolfsonian Open Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. - 10am - 6pm & Fridays 10am - 9pm Access to the Reading Room only via Appt. Free Admission to select groups if your are visiting outside of Free Friday hours - Check their website for more information. Guided Tours are available upon request.

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    The Wolfsonian-FIU - 6th floor gallery

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