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September 2024
Free Family Fun Day: Tassa Rhythms from Trinidad
Immerse yourself in the sounds, flavors, and traditions of Trinidad! Dance to the rhythms of the tassa drum during our Tassarama performance featuring a variety of local tassa ensembles as well as steel pan music. Enjoy craft activities, cuisine, storytelling, and much more, all inspired by Trinidadian culture. Crafts and activities will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Performers include: Dynamic Tassa Group, Romeo's Tassa Kids, Rangela Tassa Group, Sunshine Tassa Band, The Cassies steel pan ensemble, and DJ…
Find out more »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 »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…
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 »December 2024
Sensory Sunday
Sensory Sundays are designed for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodiverse, on the autism spectrum, or have sensory processing disorders, or cognitive disabilities. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore our exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida througha touch tour and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. Play in our sensory-inclusive room and interactive building blocks area. Come and make lasting memories with your family in a welcoming and accommodating…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Happy Birthday Everglades!
Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm, with activities from 11am to 4pm, for free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Our legendary River of Grass is one of the wonders of the world! Celebrate with us the inception of the Everglades National Park on December 6th, 1947. Learn about the unique history of this vast subtropical wilderness,…
Find out more »January 2025
Free Family Fun Day: Cuban Carnival
Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm, with activities from 11am to 4pm, for free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Come join us for the fun and excitement of a Cuban Carnival! Learn about the vibrant culture of our Caribbean neighbor and experience the rhythms of conga dancing with our artist-in-residence Marisol Blanco. Spend the afternoon exploring…
Find out more »February 2025
Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams
An immersive, fictionalized journey of people, places, and events inspired by Miami's history Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams, written by Juan C. Sanchez & FranceLuce Benson and Directed by Tai Thompson! Enjoy a night at the museum as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the creation of South Florida. You are invited to step back in time and experience Miami’s cultural evolution firsthand—all within the immersive setting of the HistoryMiami Museum. This live, interactive event…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: All About History!
Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10am to 5pm, with activities from 11am to 4pm, for free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. HistoryMiami is teaming up with Juggerknot Theater for its Free Family Fun Day on a theatrical exploration of Miami’s history. Join us for the Miami Bus Stories: Tropical Dreams interactive experience from 1pm to 3pm. Enjoy craft activities, storytelling, and more…
Find out more »Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams
An immersive, fictionalized journey of people, places, and events inspired by Miami's history Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams, written by Juan C. Sanchez & FranceLuce Benson and Directed by Tai Thompson! Enjoy a night at the museum as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the creation of South Florida. You are invited to step back in time and experience Miami’s cultural evolution firsthand—all within the immersive setting of the HistoryMiami Museum. This live, interactive event…
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