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July 2017
Hands-On-History: United States History
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. July 1st – Join us for an afternoon with “The Rocket's Red Glare: Celebrating the History of the Star Spangled Banner” and create a flag inspired work of art. July 15th – Learn about the Statue of Liberty, how it stands today as a symbol of freedom, and why it took more than a decade to…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Once Upon A Story
Join local storytellers and celebrate reading with a day of stories. Create your own book and discover Miami’s own story on a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Register Family Fun Days are presented with the support of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, The Miami Foundation, and The Michael and Diane Rosenberg Foundation.
Find out more »Workshop: Portrait Painting with Serge Toussaint
You’ve seen the mural portraiture around town, now come learn from the master himself! Join Serge Toussaint to learn the techniques of drawing and painting portraits. Supplies included. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited and advanced reservations and payment required. Register online or call 305-375-1492. Members: $10 Non-Members: $20 Click here to register.
Find out more »Canceled: Hands-On-History: United States History
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. July 22nd – Learn about the Statue of Liberty, how it stands today as a symbol of freedom, and why it took more than a decade to build. Design your liberty crown and torch. July 29th –Learn about the principles on which our country was founded with “The Story of America’s Birthday” and create a patriotic…
Find out more »Lecture with Dr. George: 100 Years of Hurricane History
South Florida knows hurricanes better than most parts of the United States. Join Dr. Paul George as he unfolds the stories connecting the many storms that affected South Florida over the past 100 years. Refreshments will be available from 6PM-7PM. Lecture starts at 7PM. Galleries will be open from 6PM to 7PM. Members: $10 Non-Members: $20 Register here.
Find out more »August 2017
Miami Street Photography Festival Contest is Now Open
Deadline October 1st, 2017 MSPF gives photographers from all over the world the opportunity to be exhibited at a major gallery for a period of two months and significant exposure and recognition of their work during Art Basel Miami, one of the most important art events in the world. Each year MSPF showcases the best contemporary street photography in the world selected by the most qualified jury panel in street photography today in a two tier system. In the first…
Find out more »Hands-On-History: South Florida’s Indigenous people
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. Discover the Legend of Halpáte Chóbî and paint your very own alligator. *** Weekend programming not available on second Saturdays due to Free Family Fun Days and it is subject to change without notice.
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: History Mysteries
Did you know that Miami used to be called Fort Dallas? Connect with our city’s unique past as you step into the shoes of a history detective with our scavenger hunt. Meet some of Miami’s greatest historical figures. Enjoy craft activities, storytelling and more! Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Register Family Fun Days are presented with the support of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, The Miami Foundation, and The Michael…
Find out more »“Following the Steps of the Orishas: Afro-Cuban Spirituality in Urban Spaces” Academic Conference
IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Company and HistoryMiami Museum present: “Following the Steps of the Orishas: Afro-Cuban Spirituality in Urban Spaces,” an academic conference in conjunction with the IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival. FREE and open to the public. RSVP here. Conference Schedule 1:00PM – 1:30PM Keynote Speaker: Dr. Keshia Abraham, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Chair of the Humanities Department, Director of International Education, Associate Professor of English, Florida Memorial University. 1:30PM – 2:45PM Panel Discussion: Transformations and Challenges…
Find out more »SOLD-OUT Remembering Hurricane Andrew 25 Years Later
Sponsored by Join Guest Curator Bryan Norcross and New York Times Miami Bureau Chief Lizette Alvarez as they recall the life changing events of August 24, 1992. Gather and commemorate the 25th anniversary of the day Hurricane Andrew ripped through South Florida as Bryan and Lizette share their stories of what it was like reporting during the historic storm. Museum galleries will be open from 6pm to 9pm. Seating is limited. First come, first served. 6PM – 7PM Reception 7PM…
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