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April 2017
Panel Discussion: CITIZEN – Race and Identity Through Conversation
Join HistoryMiami Museum in partnership with Tigertail Productions for a discussion on what it means to belong and to not want to belong. Inspired by the performance piece CITIZEN, explore the anthropological, scientific, and lived experience of race and identity in the United States. Speakers: Reggie Wilson, Artistic Director, choreographer and performer. Founder of the Fist & Heel Performance Group and creator of CITIZEN a contemporary piece that showcases the exploration of group and individual identity, history, and belonging. Augusto…
Find out more »May 2017
Law Day Panel-The 14th Amendment: Transforming American Democracy
A historic conversation with renowned panelists presented by HistoryMiami Museum’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society. The topics of citizenship rights and equal protection under the laws for former slaves will be juxtaposed with hot button issues both uniting and dividing our nation today. This discussion will be a prelude to a ceremony on Friday morning, May 5, celebrating the naturalization of new US citizens. Reception: 6:00 pm Panel: 6:30-8:00 pm HistoryMiami Museum Theater 11J and HMM Members: Free Non-Members $20 RSVP and…
Find out more »Miami Museum Month at HistoryMiami
Throughout the month of May you can explore our new exhibition Tropical Wildlife and enjoy special offers like BOGO admission as part of our Museum Month specials. Also, join us May 13 for our Free Family Fun Day!
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: City Scenes
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city! Enjoy craft activities, storytelling, interactive building stations, and more for children of all abilities. Join us for an inclusive gallery tour and learn how Miami became the city it is today! 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 »Knight Foundation Matching Gift Challenge
Donate to HistoryMiami Museum’s Knight Foundation Matching Gift Challenge here. Thank you for supporting our upcoming exhibition, Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later.
Find out more »June 2017
Hurricane Andrew Opening Reception
Join us for an exclusive preview of Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years later before the exhibition opens to the public on Friday June, 2. Coinciding with the first day of hurricane season, HistoryMiami Museum invites you to our opening reception featuring a talk by famed meteorologist and guest curator of the exhibition, Bryan Norcross. The opening reception will be held on June 1 at 6 p.m. Enjoy drinks and appetizers as we remember the historic storm that forever changed South Florida.…
Find out more »Celebrate Water! – The Miami River Film
FREE Join HistoryMiami Museum, Florida Producer Robin Haines Merrill, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava for a special showing of "The Miami River", by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Katja Esson. This documentary is one film of a five-part series made for the ARTE Channel in Europe about American Rivers. The film features the history and current uses of the Miami River, including appearances by Dr. Paul George, Robert Carr, members of the Seminole tribe and the Miccosukee tribe. The afternoon will start…
Find out more »Hands-On-History: Hurricane Season
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for a literary experience followed by a related art activity. June 3rd - Let’s have fun learning about clouds with “The Cloud Book”, then show what you learned by making different types of clouds through crafts. June 17th – Discover how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified as we read “Hurricanes!” and then learn how to make a hurricane in a bottle. June 24th – Do you like the rain? Do…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Stormy Seasons
Enjoy a day of various weather related fun-filled activities with crafts, story time, and more. Learn how to make an emergency supply kit. Join a guided tour at 1PM of our new exhibition Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later and discover one of the largest hurricanes to ever impact South Florida. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Presented by REGISTER Family Fun Days are presented with the support of the Miami Downtown…
Find out more »SOLD-OUT Master Class: Ikebana (flower arranging)
Learn from the best! Master artist Mieko Kubota will teach you how to create unique floral arrangements that reflect Japanese tradition. Take home your creation. 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: $15 Non-Members: $30 REGISTER
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