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May 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Asian American Heritage
Join HistoryMiami Museum and Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board on a celebration reflecting the cultural diversity of Miami’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Enjoy music, craft activities, and more. In partnership with Made possible in part with support from Image Credit: Fotonogin Family Fun Days are from 10am to 4pm, with activities from 11am to 3pm. Family Fun Day programming is subject to change without notice. Family Fun Days are possible with the support of the Miami-Dade…
Find out more »June 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Once Upon a Time
Be whisked away on a literary adventure! Let’s have fun with books, connect with local authors, and create your own book. Discover Miami’s own story with a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. In partnership with: Image Credit: Fotonogin Family Fun Days are from 10am to 4pm, with activities from 11am to 3pm. Family Fun Day programming is subject to change without notice. Family Fun Days are possible with the support of the…
Find out more »Cultural Encounter: Trinidadian Steel Pan Music
Join us at the panyard, the home and rehearsal space of steel drum ensemble, 21st Century Steel Band! Immerse yourself in the world of Trinidadian steel pan music and tour the space where these instruments are not only played but made. Pan maker and band director Michael Kernahan will demonstrate the process of making pans, which are expertly crafted from oil drums. Enjoy a performance by this master musician, and then try your hand at playing these unique percussion instruments. Registration required. Location: 14106 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186 Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 Click here to register
Find out more »July 2023
Mythic Creatures Opening Day Celebration
Larger than life creatures will fill the galleries at HistoryMiami Museum for our newest exhibition Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids. The exhibition traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most enduring mythological creatures from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and even how Miamians embrace their own mythic fantasies. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, visitors to the exhibition will come face-to-face with a 17 foot-long dragon with a wingspan of over 19 feet, a giant Kraken sea monster with 12-foot-long tentacles rising from the gallery floor, and a…
Find out more »August 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Pirates and Sea Monsters
Ahoy landlubbers and sea mates alike! Come onboard and sail away with us on a thrilling adventure. Discover and learn about the fantastical world of sea monsters and pirates on our voyage through time. Join us if ye dare in the most mysterious of ocean journeys — from the scaly sea serpent to the legendary Kraken and even the alluring sirens themselves. Join local author Marie Ketsia Theodore-Pharel at 1pm and 2pm for a reading of her book A Fish…
Find out more »September 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Celebrating Korean Culture
Explore Korean cultural traditions with us! Immerse yourself in Korean culture through cuisine, music, craft activities, storytelling, language learning, and more. Enjoy a demonstration and workshop by HistoryMiami Museum's artist-in-residence, Taekwondo Master Sangwon Jeong, and learn about this Korean form of martial arts. Schedule of Activities 12:00 – Music performance by rising star opera singer Young-Kwang Yoo 1:00 – Taekwondo demonstration by Master Sangwon Jeong and World Class Martial Arts 2:00 – Taekwondo workshop with Master Sangwon Jeong 2:30 – Taekwondo workshop…
Find out more »Sold Out – Sensory Sunday
The Museum is committed to providing inclusive experiences for all visitors and we are excited to welcome you to this special program series. Sensory Sundays are designed for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodiverse, on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing disorders, or cognitive disabilities. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore our permanent exhibitions at your own pace and join us for a touch tour of our traveling exhibition Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids.…
Find out more »October 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Fables and Fairytales
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. Unveil countless dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and legendary beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the world of colossal krakens, mysterious dragons, and enchanting unicorns with activities…
Find out more »November 2023
CultureFest 305 2023
Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at HistoryMiami Museum’s seventh annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you experience Afro-Cuban batá drumming, enjoy mariachi music, marvel at dances of Argentina and Serbia, and sample Haitian cuisine, all in one day? Experience this and even more at this free festival highlighting the Magic City’s rich cultural diversity. Connect to your community during this jam-packed afternoon and explore the sights, sounds, and flavors…
Find out more »December 2023
Workshop: Self-Defense Taekwondo
Using the foundation of Taekwondo techniques, Master Sangwon Jeong will teach basic self-defense skills during this family-friendly workshop. The first hour of the class (2:30 – 3:30) will be for children ages 7+, and adults will participate in the last hour of the workshop (3:30 – 4:30). Adults $25, Children $15 Members receive a $5 discount Click to RSVP In partnership with the Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board. Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. AccessibilityTo request materials in…
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By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) or the person or entity designated to do so by HistoryMiami Museum (HMM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.