HistoryMiami Museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey of South Florida with exciting exhibitions and experiences. Situated in the Miami-Dade Cultural Plaza in city centre Miami, the 70,000 square foot facility is a Smithsonian affiliate and the largest museum of history in Florida. It features four galleries, Archives and Research Centre, and a city tours programme.
The museum, which began as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in 1940, offers much to see, from silver and gold recovered from centuries-old shipwrecks to Pan American World Airways artefacts. At its Centre for Photography, there are vivid images that capture the heart of the community.
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HistoryMiami Museum highlights
What makes the HistoryMiami Museum special is how it brings the region to life. One memorable exhibit is Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida, presenting history spanning the early settlement of Native Americans through World War II through the present day.
The museum’s South Florida Folklife Centre delves into local traditions from quinceañeras to Cuban cigar-rolling and Brazilian samba through storytelling showcasing the diverse communities of Miami. For those who want to delve deeper, there are events like the annual Miami International Map Fair, the largest map fair in the Western Hemisphere.
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Good to know when visiting HistoryMiami Museum
The HistoryMiami Museum is a popular place to go for families from near and far. History buffs enjoy spending time here too. There are self-guided tours and weekend docent-led guided tours for small groups for a more immersive experience. However, for visitors who want to learn even more, the museum has a City Tours programme including walking, bike, boat, and coach focusing on Miami and South Florida.
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HistoryMiami
Lokasi: 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130, USA
Buka: Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday from noon to 4 pm (closed Tuesday-Wednesday)
Telefon: +1 305-375-1492
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