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November 2024
CultureFest 305 2024
Immerse yourself in the magic of our city at HistoryMiami Museum’s eighth annual CultureFest 305, a folklife festival celebrating what makes Miami, Miami! Where else can you join a samba parade, marvel at Japanese taiko drumming, take a DJing lesson, and dance to rumba and merengue, all in one day? Experience this and even more at this free festival highlighting the Magic City’s rich cultural diversity. Connect with your community during this jam-packed afternoon and explore the sights, sounds, and…
Find out more »SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement
SANCTUARY: Sacred Movement presents a dialogue on movement practice for healing, justice, and liberation with choreographer and artistic director, Michelle Grant-Murray. The conversation will be followed by a presentation from the Olujimi Dance Collective who emphasize movement as a tool for cultural preservation, sustainability, and storytelling. SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place explores the spiritual roots of Miami by documenting moments of communion with the divine in temples, churches and mosques. This arresting photo series from Little Haiti artist WOOSLER DELISFORT highlights the experiences of Indigenous,…
Find out more »December 2024
Members Only: Breakfast and Tour with Woosler Delisfort
Members Breakfast and Tour Kick off Art Basel with us on December 6 for an exclusive Members Only Breakfast and Gallery Tour! Start your day with a light breakfast and coffee while mingling with fellow members and art lovers. Following breakfast, enjoy an intimate, photographer-led tour of Woosler Delisfort’s captivating exhibition, "Sanctuary: Our Sacred Space." Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with the artwork and insights directly from Woosler Delisfort himself. Space is limited—RSVP today! This Members Only event…
Find out more »Sensory Sunday
Sensory Sundays are designed for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodiverse, on the autism spectrum, or have sensory processing disorders, or cognitive disabilities. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore our exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida througha touch tour and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. Play in our sensory-inclusive room and interactive building blocks area. Come and make lasting memories with your family in a welcoming and accommodating…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Happy Birthday Everglades!
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 day exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Our legendary River of Grass is one of the wonders of the world! Celebrate with us the inception of the Everglades National Park on December 6th, 1947. Learn about the unique history of this vast subtropical wilderness,…
Find out more »SOLD OUT – Moon Over Miami River Cruise
Cruise along the Miami River with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami – from early indigenous peoples known as the Tequesta to the settlers on the river who once called this area home. Learn stories of nearby archaeological sites and see hidden neighborhoods. Water and soda service included in ticket price. Additional light snacks and drinks available for purchase from Island Queen Cruises. Our December 28th Miami River Cruise is sold…
Find out more »January 2025
Free Family Fun Day: Cuban Carnival
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. Come join us for the fun and excitement of a Cuban Carnival! Learn about the vibrant culture of our Caribbean neighbor and experience the rhythms of conga dancing with our artist-in-residence Marisol Blanco. Spend the afternoon exploring…
Find out more »Stiltsville & Key Biscayne 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 »February 2025
Sip of History: Stories of Resistance from Black Miami
To kick off Black History Month, HistoryMiami Museum is honored to present a compelling dialogue on Stories of Resistance from Black Miami. Hosted by veteran radio host Tamara Gant, the conversation will feature Commissioner Marleine Bastien, Lonnie Lawrence, and Dr. Adora Obi Nweze as they discuss Black Miami’s enduring struggle against racial injustice, the ongoing fight for equality, and the resilience that has defined our local Black communities for generations. Sip of History delves into South Florida’s past and present…
Find out more »Sold Out – Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams
An immersive, fictionalized journey of people, places, and events inspired by Miami's history Juggerknot Theatre Company presents: Miami Bus Stop Stories: Tropical Dreams, written by Juan C. Sanchez & FranceLuce Benson and Directed by Tai Thompson! Enjoy a night at the museum as you embark on an unforgettable journey into the creation of South Florida. You are invited to step back in time and experience Miami’s cultural evolution firsthand—all within the immersive setting of the HistoryMiami Museum. This live, interactive event…
Find out more »Release
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.