Enjoy a live bilingual reading of René Has Two Last Names / René tiene dos apellidos by René Colato Laínez and illustrated by Fabiola Graullera Ramírez. Follow Rene as he explores his family’s roots in El Salvador and cleverly helps his classmates understand his cultural traditions.   Named to the 2010-2011 Tejas Star Reading List […]

Enjoy a live reading of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal. The story comes to life with a presentation by Melanie Turtle of Seminole Bird Clan Catering who will demonstrate the traditional Seminole method for making fry bread over an open fire.   Fry Bread: […]

Sing, dance, and play during this virtual live children’s concert featuring Sephardic singer Susana Behar and guest musicians. Hear about Jewish folktales, specifically those of Sephardic Jews, while singing and dancing along. Registration includes a children’s activity packet to complete the experience. Packet will be made available via email to all participants five days prior to the program. Program is recommended for […]

Learn about South Florida’s architecture with a special tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams A People’s History of South Florida. Take part in our building blocks station and discover some of Miami’s unique architectural designs while creating your own house using a variety of materials. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with […]

2017 MSPF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Schedule subject to change) ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS AND EXHIBITS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Thu-Sat 10 AM-10 PM,  Sun 12 PM- 5 PM The Miami Street Photography Festival, sponsored by Leica Camera USA, is an international photography festival,  showcasing the best of contemporary Street Photography viewed through the […]

Join HistoryMiami Museum and the Early Learning Coalition of Miami‐Dade/Monroe for the 2017 Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® annual campaign. This year’s book, Quackers by Liz Wong, a heartwarming story about a kitten, who grows up believing that he’s a duck, until he meets another kitten. This tale is about understanding, acceptance, and learning it’s […]

Join us for an introduction to the often-wacky world of weather. Discover the ins and out of how weather works: sunshine, rain, storms, and wind. Check out our exhibition Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later to learn how weather has affected people in South Florida. Try your hand at crafts activities and be part of our […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story time followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. Did you know that The Everglades National Park is the only in its kind in the United States? Learn about this unique ecosystem with a reading of “Everglades” and paint […]

Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story time followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. Did you know that The Everglades National Park is the only in its kind in the United States? Learn about this unique ecosystem with a reading of “Everglades” and paint […]

Join local storytellers and celebrate reading with a day of stories. Create your own book and discover Miami’s own story on a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Register Family Fun Days are […]