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Museum was founded in 1940 by thirteen private
individuals and tells the stories of South Florida and the Caribbean. The
museum promotes understanding of the past in order to inform the present
and create a better quality of life.
The Historical Museum is one
of the largest private, regional history museums in the country, recognized
for excellence in programming and management by the Florida Department of
State and national museum services organizations.
has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1979. It
moved to its present site within the Miami-Dade Cultural Center in 1984.
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am to 5pm
Sunday, Noon to 5pm
Mondays and holidays, closed
Archives & Research Center Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4:30pm
Historic Tours with Dr. Paul George and Frank Schena.
For almost two decades, Dr. Paul George,
historian for HistoryMiami, has toured his
way to local, national and international acclaim with his continuing series
of historic tours. As a South Florida native, author and Miami-Dade College
professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall
the most impressive details about the people and places that make South
Florida so unique. Frank Schena, long-time Miami resident, has many years experience conducting eco-history tours for HistoryMiami. Frank offers unique and lively presentations on his area of expertise -- the interaction between our region's natural environment and its human population.Click here
for tour programme.
Seniors and Students with ID US$7
Children (6-12) US$5
Children under 6 FREE
Parking is available at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage, 50
NW 2nd Ave. Take the second level skywalk from the south elevator, directly
to the museum. For discounted parking, tickets must be validated at the
(103) From 41st. Street, Miami Beach via Collins and Washington Avenue
to Miami Downtown Government Center.
Every 20 mins.
S (119) From Sunny Isles Beach, North and South Beach via Collins Ave and Alton Road to Miami Downtown Government Center.
Every 15 mins.
Miami Beach: Exit Miami Beach on 1-95 (Julia
Tuttle Causeway) or 3-95 (McArthur Causeway) to I-95 south. Exit
at NW 8th St (Exit 3B Port of Miami). Turn left onto NW 2nd St and then
turn right onto NW 2nd Ave for one block.
From the north: Exit at NW 8th St
(Exit 3B Port of Miami). Turn left onto NW 2nd St and then turn right onto
NW 2nd Ave for one block.
From the south: Exit onto
NW 2nd St (Exit 2B). Turn right onto NW 2nd St and then right onto NW 2nd
Ave for one block.
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, FL 33130.
Link to HistoryMiami
Key West village