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Miami, The Magic City

Just one month after its incorporation in 1896, the City of Miami adopted its enduring moniker, the Magic City, which is appropriate for a city that has developed almost magically and uniquely in a relatively brief period. Featuring images from the late 1800s through the 1980s, the exhibition before you draws on HistoryMiami Museum’s vast […]

FloodZone

Friday Oct 15, 2021 - Sunday Jun 19, 2022

October 15, 2021-April 17, 2022 FloodZone is an exhibition of an expansive and ongoing photographic series by Anastasia Samoylova, responding to the environmental changes in coastal cities of South Florida. By playing self-consciously with the familiar motifs and palette of the region, the photographs work as complex allegories. There are aerial photographs of the saturated […]

It’s a Miami Thing: Highlights from Our Collection

Thursday Jul 29, 2021 - Sunday Aug 21, 2022

To celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re strutting our stuff! Opening in the Spring of 2021, It’s a Miami Thing is an exhibition that features highlights from the museum’s vast collection of artifacts and archival materials. Over the decades, the museum has collaborated with the community to collect, preserve, and share local history, in particular the […]

Miami International Airport: A Hub for History

HistoryMiami Museum and Airport Fine Arts & Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce the opening of the new exhibition at the Hall of Aviation in Miami International Airport (MIA). In celebration of MIA’s 90th anniversary, this new exhibition will highlight important milestones in the history of the airport though photos, artifacts, and video. The Hall […]

WHITMAN FAMILY GALLERY

This gallery tells the story of over 100 years of a pioneering Miami Beach family whose influence is still prominent throughout the city of Miami. the Whitman family’s accomplishments range from innovations in the fields of marine recreation and horticulture to commercial real estate ventures such as “The Whitman” Art Deco hotel in 1935 and […]

Folklife Gallery

Learn about our cultural diversity and the traditions that connect us to our past, express who we are, and give our region its unique character. The Folklife Gallery features artifacts from the museum’s collection and serves as a space for performances, demonstrations, and other cultural programs. The Folklife Gallery is made possible by generous contributions […]

History and Ourselves

History & Ourselves is an interactive exhibition that showcases artifacts and archival items from the Museum’s vast collections. Highlights include a Cuban refugee raft, the B from the original Burdines store sign in downtown, a Seminole dugout canoe, and a rare Spitz Projector!   

Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida

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, and Gateway of the Americas. The history of South Florida is the story of humans in a unique environment. It began more than 10,000 years ago with the […]

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