HistoryMiami is the premier cultural institution committed to gathering, preserving and celebrating Miami’s history through exhibitions, city tours, education, research, collections and publications.
Join members of World Wings International, an organization of retired Pan Am flight attendants, as they discuss their careers, the aviation industry and how the glamorous occupation of flight attendant has evolved over the years.
HistoryMiami is looking for loans or donations of teen artifacts to represent teens and war/diversity/consumerism and music. For a complete listing of items needed, please click on the button below.
HistoryMiami is proud to be the first location in South Florida to sell items from the Jacqueline Kennedy Collection. The collection includes some of her favorite pieces and is a tribute to her impeccable taste.
HistoryMiami's award-winning camp program features quality hands-on activities, live performances and exciting field trips to local historic sites for children ages 5 to 12.
May 19, 9:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy a stroll with eco historian Frank Schena through this revered old Miami landmark with its towering banyans, fascinating limestone rock...
May 19, 2:30pm
June 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
June 02, 1:00pm
June 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Tropical Dreams explores South Florida history from prehistoric times to the present day. Topics explored include First Arrivals, International Rivalry, Southward Expansion, New People - New Technology...
On July 20, 1911, all of Miami gathered to witness an extraordinary event. Hired by future Mayor of Miami Everest Sewell, aviator Howard Gill climbed into the cockpit of a wood and cloth-winged biplane...
Located on the southern tip of Key Biscayne, the Cape Florida Lighthouse stands as the Miami area’s oldest landmark and as the centerpiece of the island’s history. Established in 1825, the lighthouse holds...
For this week's Question of the Week, pick up Thursday's edition of the Miami Herald
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Heritage Spotlight series, an annual artist-in-residence program. The series showcases local traditional artists, cultural expressions, and the area’s diversity.
Audio tours are now available to accompany our Tropical Dreams exhibit! Pick up your MP3 player at the Visitor Services Desk and enhance your visit to HistoryMiami.