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May 2023
Sold Out: Miami Shores Walking Tour with John Bachay
Explore the history of Miami Shores with City Tours Guide, John Bachay. Once advertised as “America’s Mediterranean,” this village on the bay is home to architectural gems that speak to the area’s boom period construction. View homes that are locally and nationally designated historic landmarks. Enjoy a special look inside of one of the historic buildings in the neighborhood. Ticket includes complimentary family pass to HistoryMiami Museum. Featured Speaker: John BachayCity Tours Guide John is a native of Wisconsin but…
Find out more »83rd Annual Membership Meeting
Members-Only: FREE All HistoryMiami Museum members are cordially invited to attend our annual meeting, where we’ll enjoy an evening of looking back and celebrating what HMM has accomplished over our last fiscal year, achievements we’ve realized with your invaluable support! Be sure to take part in this special event – when we recognize you, our members – and please bring a guest, so you can introduce them to the HistoryMiami family and the kinship found in our member community. Light…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Asian American Heritage
Join HistoryMiami Museum and Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board on a celebration reflecting the cultural diversity of Miami’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Enjoy music, craft activities, and more. In partnership with Made possible in part with support from 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 Miami-Dade…
Find out more »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 »Mythic Raffle
Looking for a way to go ABOVE and beyond and help support our mission? Pour yourself some mythic summer energy with a donation of $75 or more to the museum and be automatically entered to win a FREE one-year supply of coffee from our partner, Café La llave. Winners are chosen monthly; coffee to be enjoyed daily! Donate Here Questions? contact us at membership@historymiami.org or give us a call at 305-375-1648. Details are below:
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…
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