Panel Discussion: Miami’s LGBTQ+ Past, Present, and Future FREE and open to the public. Join us for a conversation that will explore pivotal moments in the history of the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida. The panel also gestures to some of the pressing issues affecting the community today. Panelists: Dr. Alpesh Kantilal Patel is associate […]

This tour takes you through the curatorial narrative and historical highlights of Miami’s queer history; led by Dr. Julio Capó Jr., exhibition curator, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and award-winning author of Welcome to Fairyland: Queer Miami before 1940. Tour begins at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. Space is […]

Piracy began more than 2000 years ago, when sea robbers started flocking around the trading routes. Learn about the pirates that sailed the waters in South Florida and make your very own pirate hat and flag RSVP   Family Fun Days are possible with the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural affairs, […]

For more than three decades, Dr. Paul George has toured his way to local, national, and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. As a South Florida native, author, and former university professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places […]

Curious about what you might find at a local botanica? During this exclusive tour of the longstanding spiritual store, Botanica Viejo Lazaro, explore the botanica and learn about the purposes of the items sold and the many religious communities it serves. Owner Nelson Hernandez will guide the tour and finish with a demonstration of an Orisha […]

Free Members Only Event Start your July 4th patriotic celebration a few days early with a fascinating look at Miami’s rich military history with resident historian, Dr. Paul George.  Explore Miami’s martial past as only Dr. George, can convey it. Happy 4th of July and thank you to our veterans and military. This is a […]

Miami is celebrating its 123rd birthday and you are invited to join the party! Enjoy a day of fun-filled activities with story time, crafts, and more. Learn about our city’s history on a guided tour of our core exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. RSVP   […]

Join us as we explore cultural traditions that are “so Miami.” Meet the artisans and experts whose crafts, skills, and services make Miami, Miami during these intimate, unique experiences. Presented by the museum’s South Florida Folklife Center.   Winemaking & Tasting at Schnebly Winery Join us for a one-of-a-kind tour and tasting at Schnebly Redland’s […]

As we get ready to go back to school, go back in time and connect with our city’s unique past. Step into the shoes of a history detective with our scavenger hunt. Meet Julia Tuttle, Henry Flagler, and other great historical figures as our educators bring history to life with 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and […]

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Seminole people! Learn about traditional and contemporary Seminole arts through storytelling, craft activities, patchwork clothing, an interactive touch table, and much more. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience live canoe carving demonstrations at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. by master carver and HistoryMiami Museum’s artist-in-residence, Pedro Zepeda. RSVP […]