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June 2023
Full Moon Over Miami River Cruise with Dr. George
Enjoy an evening cruise along the Miami River with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Reflect upon the history of Downtown Miami, from the Tequesta to the early 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. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speaker:…
Find out more »Members-Only: Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music Private Tour
For HistoryMaker, Fellow, and History Buff Level Members – Not one? Upgrade Today! HistoryMiami HistoryMaker, Fellow, and History Buff-level members are invited to join an exclusive private tour through Willy Chirino: 50 Years of Music led by Christopher Barfield Director of Exhibitions. Join him AND Willy Chirino HIMSELF on this immersive look into the grammy award winner's life and ties to Miami. Not a HistoryMaker, Fellow, or History Buff? Upgrade today and don’t miss this opportunity to experience an up-close-and-personal…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Once Upon a Time
Be whisked away on a literary adventure! Let’s have fun with books, connect with local authors, and create your own book. Discover Miami’s own story with a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. In partnership with: Image Credit: Fotonogin Family Fun Days are from 10am to 4pm, with activities from 11am to 3pm. Family Fun Day programming is subject to change without notice. Family Fun Days are possible with the support of the…
Find out more »Cultural Encounter: Trinidadian Steel Pan Music
Join us at the panyard, the home and rehearsal space of steel drum ensemble, 21st Century Steel Band! Immerse yourself in the world of Trinidadian steel pan music and tour the space where these instruments are not only played but made. Pan maker and band director Michael Kernahan will demonstrate the process of making pans, which are expertly crafted from oil drums. Enjoy a performance by this master musician, and then try your hand at playing these unique percussion instruments. Registration required. Location: 14106 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186 Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 Click here to register
Find out more »July 2023
Members Only: Mythic Creatures Exhibition Preview Day
Members see it first. Members see it free! Enjoy a first look at Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns, & Mermaids. Choose to explore the exhibition with a a self-guided visit, or a guided tour through Mythic Miami with HistoryMiami Museum's Folklife Curator Vanessa Navarro Maza. Register for the the hour time block that works for you to start your journey into a world of wonder! Not a museum member? BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
Find out more »Mythic Creatures Opening Day Celebration
Larger than life creatures will fill the galleries at HistoryMiami Museum for our newest exhibition Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids. The exhibition traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most enduring mythological creatures from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and even how Miamians embrace their own mythic fantasies. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York, visitors to the exhibition will come face-to-face with a 17 foot-long dragon with a wingspan of over 19 feet, a giant Kraken sea monster with 12-foot-long tentacles rising from the gallery floor, and a…
Find out more »August 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Pirates and Sea Monsters
Ahoy landlubbers and sea mates alike! Come onboard and sail away with us on a thrilling adventure. Discover and learn about the fantastical world of sea monsters and pirates on our voyage through time. Join us if ye dare in the most mysterious of ocean journeys — from the scaly sea serpent to the legendary Kraken and even the alluring sirens themselves. Join local author Marie Ketsia Theodore-Pharel at 1pm and 2pm for a reading of her book A Fish…
Find out more »Miami Mythical Mornings: Guided Tour with Islandia Journal’s Fola Akinde
Journey to the world of mythic creatures as you explore the stories behind some of Miami’s most fantastical beings during this special program series. Reflect upon the lore and legends surrounding mythical creatures on a tour of the exhibition with Coordinator of Education Programs and Community Engagement, Ingrid E. Argueta in conversation with Fola Akinde, a Miami-based interdisciplinary artist focused on ideas of Black hauntology as it relates to memory, history, and conceptions of liberation and the first artist-in-residence of…
Find out more »September 2023
Free Family Fun Day: Celebrating Korean Culture
Explore Korean cultural traditions with us! Immerse yourself in Korean culture through cuisine, music, craft activities, storytelling, language learning, and more. Enjoy a demonstration and workshop by HistoryMiami Museum's artist-in-residence, Taekwondo Master Sangwon Jeong, and learn about this Korean form of martial arts. Schedule of Activities 12:00 – Music performance by rising star opera singer Young-Kwang Yoo 1:00 – Taekwondo demonstration by Master Sangwon Jeong and World Class Martial Arts 2:00 – Taekwondo workshop with Master Sangwon Jeong 2:30 – Taekwondo workshop…
Find out more »Sold Out – Sensory Sunday
The Museum is committed to providing inclusive experiences for all visitors and we are excited to welcome you to this special program series. Sensory Sundays are designed for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodiverse, on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing disorders, or cognitive disabilities. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore our permanent exhibitions at your own pace and join us for a touch tour of our traveling exhibition Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids.…
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