Absolutely the best way to spend an hour or more in this area. I'm so glad we visited. Bridgette is…read moreincredibly fun and welcoming. She made our visit that much more fun. She deserves a raise and a vacation! A really great variety of trees, orchids and wildlife. Beautiful view of Biscayne Bay. Highly recommended. Buying in advance is probably a good idea, as parking is limited, and I think it helps them accommodate everyone.

Bridgette is the absolute best!!!! Oh yeah great site to visit too! Blown away by guest services…read moreand the sideways baobab tree

Montgomery Botanical Center is a 120 acre garden, and it is such a private place that it is only…read moreopen about once or twice a year for the public. It is a nonprofit garden that was established in 1959. They specialize in conservation and collection of live specimens worldwide, especially those that are in risk of extinction. They concentrate on palms mostly. Research and education is their mission, in keeping with the legacy of Robert and Nell Montgomery, who loved cycads and palms and after whom the place is named. This couple is the same couple behind the founding of Fairchild Tropical Garden. MBC collects seeds from around the world and then germinates the plants for study and growth. MBC cooperates with many botanical institutions and countries around the world. I came for a tour during their annual plant sale. Several vendors were selling and educating the public on various exotic plants. Admission was only $5 each, and we got to take a tour. The tour is not on foot, your only option is to take a golf cart tour, provided by one of the volunteers. The entire tour is on a moving vehicle, so photo opportunities may be few. The estate on the grounds is beautiful, as are the bodies of water, the views, the pretty green acreage of land, and all the birds on site, such as peacocks. The tour is very short, perhaps 10 minutes or so. MBC's plant collections must comply with the following four core principles: -Plants must have scientific, conservation, and/or educational value; -Have a reasonable chance of growing on the property; -Be maintained following exemplary horticultural practices; and -Be incorporated into the collection in an aesthetically pleasing landscape design. A great way to spend a relaxing afternoon, while exploring a hidden gem in South Florida, a garden whose existence is practically unknown.

A private nonprofit botanical museum, and another legacy associated with Fairchild Gardens. This…read morePalm and cycad repository was founded by Robert and Nell Montgomery in the early sixties, and it has a number of rare and commercially unavailable species. They promote research dedicated to maintaining these plants within the landscape and to preserve them in the wild. They serve as a friend to the ornamental industry, conservationists, and rare plant aficionadoes alike. While they are not generally open to the public (and their gates are locked on most days), a number of educational and volunteer opportunities do exist. Please visit their website for more information, and/or to arrange a tour of the facilities: http://www.montgomerybotanical.org/Pages/About.htm http://www.montgomerybotanical.org/Pages/Visit.htm

We decided to do something spontaneous and heard about the botanical garden right next to our home,…read moreso figured we would take a stroll. It was lovely! From the moment you walk in you see a pond small cascading waterfall. As you walk in you start seeing beautiful canopies filled with purple flowers leading into a bamboo forest. This park is perfect for strolls and you can event rent out the gazebos for small parties or get together. As well as, free gazebos for hanging out. One of Hialeah Gardens hidden gems!!

Was looking for a peaceful, less crowded park in my area and, minus the mosquitos and bugs, was met…read morewith that! I went at around 5PM on a weekday to snap photos and relax, there were very few people around. There are several tiki huts with tables around for picnicking. I was a rookie and didn't bring any bug spray, so I couldn't really risk sitting around the water--the mosquitos instantly come out to bite. There's also a cute little maze, but go in at your own risk, there's spiders hiding! Very well kept garden/park, will be returning :)

Great little museum. It was a nice entertaining and educational visit. It's not busy on weekdays…read moreduring the morning hours so we took out time visiting the museum.

Decided to park here after seeing the giant Botero sculptures outside, unsure if this was a sales…read moregallery or museum. There were two guys painting outside so we asked if we could leave our car there and enter, and they said "absolutely". We were buzzed in and greeted at the front by a lady who was sitting at the front desk. We were unsure if we needed to pay or not but she just told us we could walk around. Inside we were able to see art from different artists from all countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Cuba and Germany! There was a lot of art from Botero and Wilfredo Lam. It was really cool to be able to walk around freely and see all of the sculptures and paintings. We were the only people in there, aside from the employees. A hidden gem!

I've had my eye set on visiting this garden for a while…read more What a relaxing and beautiful garden. I love the fact that it's free so it's accessible to everyone. There is a wide variety of plants and flowers, chairs to sit. My favorite part was the Japanese garden and the koi fish. 10/10 I'd come back!!

Nice botanical garden perfect for a fairly quick stop to try something different in Miami Beach…read more Parking is across the street at the convention center and is $2/hour if you get the ticket validated in the gift shop within the garden. Otherwise it's $20 at that garage. The garden is free and open to all, showcasing lots of orchids, both native and foreign plants and trees, and several water features with turtles and koi fish. I was very impressed by the vanilla orchid - so beautiful! There is no food available for purchase, but there were some drinks available in the small gift shop. My only complaint was the audio tour, though appreciated, is difficult to follow and I gave up on it. It would be better with a more clear map and better descriptions for where to look for the particular plant/tree being discussed in the audio. Lincoln road, with food, drink, and shopping options, is nearby in walking distance, perfect to round out an afternoon at the garden.

This review is based on the look of the building and the three outside relics, as the place was…read moreshut when I visited. See below for information of this Museum. Also while you are here you are very close to the Botanical gardens located at the Westland park. (see my other review) The City of Hialeah Gardens was awarded a $1 million grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs for the construction of a new one-story, 5,300 square foot building honoring the noble efforts of the 2506 Assault Brigade during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. A total of 1,113 fighters were captured by Castro's forces and were kept prisoners for 20 months. When they were released they were greeted as heroes in Miami. The 5,300 square foot museum will pay homage to these heroes who so bravely and honorably fought for the freedom of their homeland. The museum boasts several exhibition areas including a library with memorabilia from the failed invasion, which resulted in more than 100 deaths. On display along the walls of the new space will be over 800 photographs from the CIA-backed invasion of Cuba to topple Fidel Castro in 1961. Replicas of some of the weapons used in the battle will also be on exhibit as well as countless relics of the era. The Hialeah Gardens Museum Honoring Brigade 2506 was successful last year, with the support of cultural exchanges between the United States and the government of Guatemala to permanently transfer one of the B-26 bombers used during training of Cuban exiles for the Bay of Pigs invasion. Also on display, after four years of efforts, the museum working with the United States Army (TACOM) managed to acquire an M41 Walker Bulldog Tank, of the same make and model as the five tanks used the 2506 as part of the historic attempt to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro in April 1961. Mayor Yioset De La Cruz highlighted the efforts that have been made to enrich the museum's exhibition and added that the museum will help new generations become informed and understand the sacrifice made by the members of the 2506 Brigade.

Exceptional museum with lovely exhibitions on view. Absolutely loved seeing the South Florida…read moreartist consortium and loved seeing MOCA's permanent collection. They have great community programming even throughout the summer and are a significant staple in North Miami.

Went with my girls to the Miami Art Week opening reception at MoCA and it was stunning! We were…read moregreeted right away by the museum staff and spoke with them for a bit about the event. I've been to this museum a few times before and each exhibition is better than the last. Make the time and go check out the two new solo shows that just opened - 'The Garden' by Hiba Schahbaz and 'Field of Dreams' by Diana Eusebio - they are spectacular! Both shows immediately transport you into the artists' worlds. Miami Art Week is one of my favorite times of the year. It's such a privilege to live where everyone vacations!

Last week we enjoyed this fabulous modern and contemporary outdoor art sculpture park curated by…read moreGary Nader in the Miami Design District. These unique sculptures pieces are from internationally recognized artists such as Fernando Botero, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, Richard Hudson, and Carlos Cruz. This is simply an amazing permanent exhibition added to Miami's very popular art galleries. The entrance fee is FREE. You will need to show Photo ID to the securuty card. The hours are from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm everyday except Sunday when it is open from 11:00 am-7:00 pm. No pets allowed. I didn't see any benches on our walk except for a couple of chairs at the entrance. Some of the walking path is small rocks but it was not difficult to walk over them. You should add this to your list of places to visit in Miami.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this new sculpture park was free!…read more The Nader Sculpture Park showcases lots of sculptures by renowned artists. The outdoor exhibition, curated by visionary Gary Nader, creates a vibrant space where art, nature, and community intersect, promising an immersive experience. Some of the artists - Fernando Botero, Richard Hudson, Frank Stella, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Olafur Eliasson, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, Rufino Tamayo, Alexander Calder, Bernar Venet, Rachel Valdés, Jesús Rafael Soto, Agustín Cárdenas, Sophia Vari, Oswaldo Vigas, and Robert Indiana