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June 2025
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
Free Family Fun Day: Caribbean Connections
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. Explore how Caribbean cultures have shaped our wonderful city! Join a highlights tour of our Folklife Gallery showcasing the diversity and many traditions that give our communities its unique character. Take part in an engaging story time featuring tales from the Caribbean. Try your…
Find out more »HM Toast to the Classics: Where the Boys Are (1960)
Step into the golden age of spring break with the kickoff of HM Toast to the Classics, our new film series celebrating iconic movies set in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. We're kicking things off with the 1960 spring break classic, Where The Boys Are, a sun-soaked, coming-of-age comedy that follows four college friends from Penmore University who head south searching for sunshine, adventure, and maybe even a little romance. What starts as a lighthearted getaway quickly becomes a journey of…
Find out more »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
Free Family Fun Day: National Lighthouse Day
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. Celebrate National Lighthouse Day with us! Did you know Miami’s oldest standing structure is the lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Learn the story behind this iconic structure with a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Get creative…
Find out more »Summer Splash: Young Professionals Meet-Up
Dive into good vibes at our Young Professionals Meet-Up! A lively evening of connection, culture, and summertime vibes set against the backdrop of our retro-cool exhibition, Waves of Style: Swimwear Through the Decades. Enjoy complimentary wine and light bites as you mix and mingle with fellow young professionals. Cap off the evening with our fun and fast-paced "History of Swimwear" trivia game—where the winning team will take home exclusive limited-edition HistoryMiami Museum swag! Free for members | $10 for member guests Museum Members must sign…
Find out more »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. Capacity is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Featured Speaker: Victor Deupi, Ph.D Victor Deupi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor…
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…
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