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January 2021
Via Zoom! Museum Story Time
FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Celebrate the joy of reading and be whisked away on a literary adventure. Hear the tale of Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max. Astrid has loved the stars and space for as long as she can remember. She wants to be an astronaut! Channeling a sense of childlike delight, Ken Wilson-Max brings space travel up close for young readers and with an inspiring ending. Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max published…
Find out more »February 2021
2021 Virtual Miami International Map Fair
The Miami International Map Fair is back, and we are going virtual. Now in our 27th year, 30 dealers from across the globe are joining our map fair virtually. The Miami Map Fair will showcase the extraordinary and unique maps, atlases, and globes that you have come to expect from our annual fair. Over a 5-day period you will be able to drop into the fair any time of day or night to browse material from your favorite dealers. The…
Find out more »Via Zoom! South Dade Communities: Homestead & Redland Virtual Tour with Dr. George
Museum Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Register for Zoom instructions Delve into the history of Homestead and Redland on a virtual tour with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul George. Hear stories of Homestead’s “First Citizen” William J. Krome and of the mysteries surrounding the famed Coral Castle. View the historic district of Downtown Homestead, including the Historic Town Hall Museum and Seminole Theatre. Explore the area’s agricultural roots and the thriving farming community still present today. Zoom presentation will feature…
Find out more »Performance: A Night with Delou Africa Dance Ensemble
Join artist-in-residence Delou Africa Dance Ensemble for a lively presentation of music and dance traditions! This collective of seasoned artists will perform West African dance and drum techniques, as well as Caribbean music styles of the African Diaspora. Prepare to be captivated by the ensemble’s vibrant costumes and energetic rhythms during this exciting performance. Register here to join us on Zoom Click here to join us on Facebook Live Supported by To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact Hana Squires, Accessibility Coordinator, at accessibility@historymiami.org or call (305) 375-1621 at least…
Find out more »Public Art in Downtown Miami Walking Tour with T. Wheeler Castillo
Museum Members: $10, Non-Members: $20 Meet in front of HistoryMiami Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130 Join HistoryMiami Museum tour guide T. Wheeler Castillo on a fascinating tour of Downtown Miami's public art scene. Explore how public art initiatives have transformed Miami's urban landscape, while bringing the history and culture of the area to life. Tour includes visit to Miami-Dade Public Library – Main Library and ride on Metromover. Tour Capacity: 10 Participants Please note there are no…
Find out more »March 2021
Virtual Panel Discussion – Ali in Miami: Training for the “Fight of the Century”
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE In honor of the 50th anniversary of the “Fight of the Century,” HistoryMiami Museum is proud to display The ALI/MIA portfolio, a one-of-a-kind set of handmade photographs of Muhammad Ali training for this historic bout with Joe Frazier. On the anniversary of the fight, we invite you to join a dynamic panel discussion that will discuss these images, offer a deep look into the racial equity struggles Ali faced while training for this fight, and explore why…
Find out more »SOLD OUT Via Zoom! In Class with Dr. George: Themes in South Florida History
Tuesdays starting at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Museum Members: $100, Non-Members: $125 Register for Zoom instructions Class Schedule Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | Meet & Greet with Dr. George (optional) Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | Class #1 with guest speaker Rachel Silverstein, Miami Waterkeeper Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | Class #2 Tuesday, March 30, 20201 | Class #3 with guest speaker Kevin Wynn, Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | Class #4…
Find out more »Lena Richard and Julia Child: Two Women Who Changed Culinary History
In partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations. FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE. Through their cookbooks, teaching, and television programs, these extraordinary women inspired generations of people to take cooking seriously. They challenged perceptions and stereotypes of women in their respective eras and made lasting contributions to culinary history. Their stories, reflective of their very different backgrounds, reveal insights about women, race, food, and culture in 20th-century America. Featuring: Paula Johnson, Curator, National Museum of American History Ashley Rose Young, PhD, Historian, National…
Find out more »Kids Ask a Question: All About Fossils
FREE with registration. Register here to receive the Zoom login information. Did you know that an alligator could go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime? That sun tan lotion was invented in Miami? Spend the morning with us and get answers to all your curious questions about South Florida’s history and much more. Fossils tell stories about Earth’s history because they show that life on earth was once different from life found on earth today. Join us to learn all about fossils…
Find out more »Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection
In partnership with Smithsonian Affiliations. FREE with registration. REGISTER HERE. Dr. Margaret Weitekamp has researched and written on how a groundswell of support helped create a Lego set representing women’s contributions to aerospace. Join us for a discussion of how women have worked from the very beginning of aviation to innovate, and how museums have documented their stories. Featuring: Margaret Weitekamp, PhD, Curator and Department Chair, Space History Department, National Air and Space Museum. In addition to serving as the department…
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