Family Fun Days
Join us the second Saturday of each month from 12 to 5 p.m. for FREE things to do, learn and experience with the whole family!
Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant metropolitan city.
Family Fun Day Schedule
Irish Expressions
May 12, 2012
Immerse yourself in Irish culture! Take part in Irish music and dance performances featuring fiddler James Kelly and other artists. And create and decorate, using traditional Irish symbols, your own stringed instrument.
Innovation Sensation
June 9, 2012
Did you know that a local resident owned one of the first cameras in Florida? Or that inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford owned homes in the state? Come discover other connections between our history, inventors and scientific achievements, and don’t miss fascinating demonstrations led by special guests from the Miami Science Museum.
Passion for Fashion
July 14, 2012
Strike a pose in celebration of our new exhibition The Guayabera: A Shirt’s Story. Learn how clothing can tell stories about the past and present on our “Time Travel through Textiles” tour of the galleries, and enjoy a guayabera-inspired craft activity.
Summer Games
August 11, 2012
Come play with us! Celebrate the closing of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London with a full day of games and sports. Visit a variety of game stations throughout the galleries, learn about local athletics and create your own Olympic gold medal.
Family Fun Days are presented with the support of Miami-Dade County, The Michael and Diane Rosenberg Foundation, The Bachelor Foundation and The Carnival Foundation.
