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Museum of Miami

101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130 · Miami, FL

Why you should go…

Inside the Miami-Dade Cultural Center downtown, this Smithsonian Affiliate, rebranded from HistoryMiami in 2026, covers ten millennia of South Florida: Tequesta and Seminole artifacts, pioneer-era Miami, boom-and-bust real estate fever, and the Caribbean migrations that shaped the modern city, including actual rafts that carried refugees across the Florida Straits. Rotating exhibitions and the museum's long-running city walking tours dig deeper into individual neighborhoods. Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., with adult admission at $15.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Museum of Miami, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Sunny Miami Tours

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