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October 2024
Free Family Fun Day: Afro-Caribbean Influences
Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 4pm for things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Have fun with the whole family while learning about Miami’s Afro-Caribbean influences. Explore our newest exhibition SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place, a captivating exhibition by Little Haiti photographer, Woosler Delisfort. The photo series aims to highlight the sacred experiences of indigenous and African peoples in…
Find out more »Member Preview — Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives
HistoryMiami Museum members, join us on October 17 from 6-8 pm for an exclusive Members Only Preview Reception of our latest exhibition, "Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives." This special evening offers you the first glimpse of the exhibit before it opens to the public, featuring the remarkable works of Maggie Steber, Silvia Lizama, Peggy Levison Nolan, and their talented mentees. Enjoy light bites and drinks as you meet and mingle with the six featured photographers, each of whom has shaped…
Find out more »Drum Building Workshop: Make Your Own Tassa Drum
Take home a piece of tassa tradition during this one-of-a-kind drum building workshop. Master musician and drum builder Romeo Ragbir will lead you in making your own tassa, a bowl-shaped drum that originated in India and spread throughout the Caribbean. After a music demonstration featuring both traditional and modern drums, Romeo will guide participants in building a tassa from scratch. Participants will leave with their own handmade instrument to keep. Supplies included. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 12+. Space is…
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HM Give Day 2024
Support your museum on HM Give Day! HistoryMiami Museum is launching our first HM Give Day on October 22nd! This extraordinary day of big-heartedness is dedicated exclusively to supporting South Florida’s oldest continuously operating cultural institution. Making a gift directly supports our mission to safeguard and share Miami stories, foster a sense of place and cultivate an engaged community. Want to expand your impact? Become an Ambassador! As an ambassador, you'll champion HistoryMiami to your family, friends and colleagues, helping…
Find out more »Spooktacular Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Celebrate spooky season with a visit to Miami City Cemetery! Families are invited to meet Julia Tuttle and early notable Miamians as you engage with history. Hear stories of how the Magic City came to be and of the people who helped shape this community. Curated for families with children ages 7 and up. All are welcome to come as you are or in costume.* *Costumes and some costume masks may be worn; masks must provide unobstructed peripheral vision at…
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Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Connect with the past on a walking tour of the Miami City Cemetery with Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George and HistoryMiami Museum’s Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of the people who helped shape the early history of the Magic City. Hear stories of notable Miami residents, including the civil rights leader Reverend Theodore Gibson, “Mother…
Find out more »Exhibition Opening Panel Discussion- Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narrative
HistoryMiami Museum invites you to our opening event for our newest exhibition, Women Photographers: Shared Documentary Narratives. This special panel discussion offers you a deeper look into the exhibition featuring the remarkable works of Maggie Steber, Silvia Lizama, Peggy Levison Nolan, and their talented mentees. Hear from the six featured photographers and curator Aldeide Delgado. This exhibition celebrates the influential roles these women play as artists, educators, and mentors in the photographic community as they see Miami through their lens. …
Find out more »November 2024
CultureFest 305 2024
Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at HistoryMiami Museum’s eighth annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you join a samba parade, marvel at Japanese taiko drumming, take a DJing lesson, and dance to rumba and merengue, all in one day? Experience this and even more at this free festival highlighting the Magic City’s rich cultural diversity. Connect with your community during this jam-packed afternoon and explore the sights, sounds, and…
Find out more »SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement
SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement presents a dialogue on movement practice for healing, justice, and liberation with choreographer and artistic director, Michelle Grant-Murray. The conversation will be followed by a presentation from the Olujimi Dance Collective who emphasize movement as a tool for cultural preservation, sustainability, and storytelling. SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami by documenting moments of communion with the divine in temples, churches and mosques. This arresting photo series from Little Haiti artist WOOSLER DELISFORT highlights the experiences of Indigenous,…
Find out more »December 2024
Members Only: Breakfast and Tour with Woosler Delisfort
Members Breakfast and Tour Kick off Art Basel with us on December 6 for an exclusive Members Only Breakfast and Gallery Tour! Start your day with a light breakfast and coffee while mingling with fellow members and art lovers. Following breakfast, enjoy an intimate, photographer-led tour of Woosler Delisfort’s captivating exhibition, "Sanctuary: Our Sacred Space." Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the artwork and insights directly from Woosler Delisfort himself. Space is limited—RSVP today! This Members Only event…
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