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June 2025
Via Zoom – Panel Discussion: The Evolving Perspectives on Swimwear
From the 18th century to present day, women’s swimwear has experienced an incomparable transformation. The story of this fashion garment is one that involves social, political, and technological changes. Join Margot Mifflin and Dr. Sunny Xiang in conversation with Dr. Jillian Hernandez for an empowering discussion delving into the history and societal influences that shape our perception of swimwear as a tool for cultural change. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Waves of Style — Swimwear through the Decades. Participants…
Find out more »Opening Night – Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean.
Join us as we open our newest photography exhibition, Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean. This exhibition celebrates the renowned husbandand-wife photographer duo, Annette and Rudi Rada, whose work has profoundly shaped our understanding of South Florida and the Caribbean during the latter half of the 20th century. Through nearly three decades of prolific documentation, the Radas captured the architectural and societal transformations that defined Miami’s evolution from a post-war city to a tropical metropolis.…
Find out more »Sold Out – Stiltsville & Key Biscayne Sunset Cruise
Join HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George, as he recounts the history of Biscayne Bay. Discover the storied past of Stiltsville, a series of colorful wooden houses built on the flats of the bay and located inside Biscayne National Park. Known in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s as a playground for the wealthy and well-connected, Stiltsville was once home to the now infamous Crawfish Eddies and Bikini Club. Learn how this once vivacious community on stilts dwindled down to…
Find out more »July 2025
Islands of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the islands of Biscayne Bay with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Discover the rich history of Fisher Island, once owned by Miami’s first African American millionaire, D. A. Dorsey. Hear tales of Carl Fisher and the development of Miami Beach. See Flagler Memorial Island, named for the father of Miami, and Palm Island, where American gangster “Scarface” Al Capone spent his final years. Water and soda service included in ticket price. Additional light…
Find out more »August 2025
Workshop—Fashion Sketching with Designer Liliana Montoya
Learn the art of fashion sketching in this hands-on workshop with Liliana Montoya, Founder and Creative Director of LILIANA MONTOYA Swim. Gain inspiration from the exhibition Waves of Style: Swimwear Through the Decades as you view featured works from the late 1800s to today! All experience levels welcome. Supplies provided, including paper, pencil, and colored pencils. Capacity is limited. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Waves of Style: Swimwear Through the Decades. Members: $15, Non-Members: $25 Featured Speaker: Liliana Montoya…
Find out more »September 2025
History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Miami Shores
Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Opa-locka, and Hialeah. A History of Miami Shores with Dr. George in Conversation with John Bachay Once advertised as “America’s Mediterranean,” Miami Shores is home to…
Find out more »Lecture—Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean
Explore the photography of Annette and Rudi Rada with curator and University of Miami professor, Dr. Victor Deupi. Gain new insights into the exhibition as you take a closer look at some of the featured works. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean. Annette and Rudi Rada: Photographing Mid-Century South Florida and the Caribbean celebrates the renowned husbandand-wife photographer duo, Annette and Rudi Rada, whose work has profoundly shaped our…
Find out more »History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Coral Gables
Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Opa-locka, and Hialeah. A History of Coral Gables with Dr. George in Conversation with Dorothy M. Wallace Celebrate Coral Gables’ centennial anniversary as you reflect upon…
Find out more »History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Opa-locka
Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Opa-locka, and Hialeah. A History of Opa-locka with Dr. George in Conversation with Alex Van Mecl Known for its iconic Moorish Revival architecture, the development of…
Find out more »History Talks: Miami’s Boom Era Communities—Hialeah
Journey through time during our History Talks program series! History Talks delves into the layered histories of Miami and greater South Florida. Hosted by HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George, and presented in conversation with a community stakeholder, this lecture series will explore the history of some of Miami’s boom era communities—Miami Shores, Coral Gables, Opa-locka, and Hialeah. A History of Hialeah with Dr. George Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the City of Hialeah! Once known as the Gateway to the…
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