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October 2025
Dance Performance: Celebrating Serbian American Friendship
Artist-in-residence Miloš Damnjanović will take you on a journey from Serbia to the United States during this special performance of Serbian folk dance. Through his innovative choreography, he expresses how Serbian culture, with its diverse blend of European and Eastern influences, has shaped him as an artist. The audience will follow Miloš to his arrival in America, exploring how he and others contribute to American society while carrying their culture across borders. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind presentation! Free, Registration Required…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Carnival! Long Live J’ouvert
Join us the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (activities available until 4:00 p.m.) for a fun-filled afternoon of free things to do, learn, and experience with the whole family! Spend the afternoon exploring the history and culture of our vibrant city. Bring the whole family for a joyful Family Fun Day: Caribbean Carnival & J’ouvert celebration! Explore the history of J’ouvert—“opening of the day,” the pre-dawn emancipation tradition from Trinidad and Tobago—through vibrant cultural discovery tables, live steel pan music and rhythm…
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HM Give Day 2025
Support your museum on HM Give Day! HistoryMiami Museum's second annual HM Give Day on October 22! This extraordinary day of big-heartedness is dedicated exclusively to supporting South Florida’s oldest continuously operating cultural institution. Making a gift directly supports our mission to safeguard and share Miami stories, foster a sense of place and cultivate an engaged community. Please contact Sobourney Barnes at sbarnes@historymiami.org or 305.375.1617 for any questions and sponsorship opportunities.
Find out more »In Community: Family Roots Festival presented by The Black Archives
Find us in the Overtown community at the Family Roots Festival presented by The Black Archives! The Family Roots Festival is a signature community event in recognition of National Family History Month. Designed to celebrate and promote the importance of family heritage, the festival offers a dynamic blend of educational, cultural, and interactive experiences for attendees of all ages. The festival’s core educational component includes genealogy workshops led by local experts, providing practical guidance on tracing family roots and utilizing…
Find out more »Annual Miami City Cemetery Walking Tour
Connect with the past on a walking tour of the Miami City Cemetery with Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George. Founded in 1897, just a year after the city’s incorporation, this historic graveyard is a monument to so many of the people who helped shape the early history of the Magic City. Hear stories of notable Miami residents, including civil rights leader Reverend Theodore Gibson, “Mother of Miami” Julia Tuttle, and Bernard Mackey of the Ink Spots Quartet. View the…
Find out more »November 2025
New Date: Opening Celebration of “Yakne Seminoli”
Join us for this month's family fun day as we open Yakne Seminoli—a vibrant exhibition created in partnership with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. Experience the intersection of art and history with tasty samples, craft activities for kids, and a first look at the powerful works of Seminole artists. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Seminole traditions of resilience, creativity, and community, showing how Seminole history is Florida history. Don’t miss this special day of culture, art, and connection! Event is free with…
Find out more »In Community: Crime in Miami presented by Brockway Memorial Library
Find us in the Miami Shores community at Brockway Memorial Library! Explore the history of crime in the Magic City with HistoryMiami Museum’s Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George! Hear stories of mobsters, drug smugglers, and high-profile kidnappings as Miami’s colorful criminal past is revealed. View highlights from the Museum’s collection. Presented in partnership with Brockway Memorial Library. Please note this is an external link and will navigate you away from historymiami.org. Program hosted by Brockway Memorial Library. Featured Speaker:…
Find out more »Workshop: Serbian Folk Dance
Join us for an afternoon of dance, music, and culture! Master folk dancer Miloš Damnjanović will lead participants through a workshop exploring a diverse mix of traditional dances from across Serbia. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 5+. Space is limited and registration is required. Members $20, Non-members $25 In partnership with Cultural Square with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Accessibility To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact Darianne Hernandez,…
Find out more »CANCELED Member Preview: Belonging in Transit
Members are invited to a special preview of Belonging in Transit before the exhibition's public opening. Belonging in Transit offers a personal and honest look at the lived experiences surrounding migration, and a reflection of photographer Carlos "Cali" Muñoz's own story. Members will experience a guided tour and artist talk with Carlos Muñoz, and engage in an interactive activity called Letters of Belonging. This activity invites members to explore the exhibition's themes of resilience and empathy by writing personal reflection…
Find out more »Opening Reception: Belonging in Transit
Be the first to experience Belonging in Transit, a powerful new photography exhibition by Carlos Muñoz exploring migration, memory, and belonging. Join us for an intimate evening with light bites, cocktails, and a special first look at Muñoz’s moving photo essay set in Miami’s Redland community. This reception offers a chance to connect with the artist’s vision before the exhibition opens to the public.
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