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May 2017
Knight Foundation Matching Gift Challenge
Donate to HistoryMiami Museum’s Knight Foundation Matching Gift Challenge here. Thank you for supporting our upcoming exhibition, Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later.
Find out more »June 2017
Hurricane Andrew Opening Reception
Join us for an exclusive preview of Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years later before the exhibition opens to the public on Friday June, 2. Coinciding with the first day of hurricane season, HistoryMiami Museum invites you to our opening reception featuring a talk by famed meteorologist and guest curator of the exhibition, Bryan Norcross. The opening reception will be held on June 1 at 6 p.m. Enjoy drinks and appetizers as we remember the historic storm that forever changed South Florida.…
Find out more »Celebrate Water! – The Miami River Film
FREE Join HistoryMiami Museum, Florida Producer Robin Haines Merrill, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava for a special showing of "The Miami River", by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Katja Esson. This documentary is one film of a five-part series made for the ARTE Channel in Europe about American Rivers. The film features the history and current uses of the Miami River, including appearances by Dr. Paul George, Robert Carr, members of the Seminole tribe and the Miccosukee tribe. The afternoon will start…
Find out more »Hands-On-History: Hurricane Season
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for a literary experience followed by a related art activity. June 3rd - Let’s have fun learning about clouds with “The Cloud Book”, then show what you learned by making different types of clouds through crafts. June 17th – Discover how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified as we read “Hurricanes!” and then learn how to make a hurricane in a bottle. June 24th – Do you like the rain? Do…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Stormy Seasons
Enjoy a day of various weather related fun-filled activities with crafts, story time, and more. Learn how to make an emergency supply kit. Join a guided tour at 1PM of our new exhibition Hurricane Andrew: 25 Years Later and discover one of the largest hurricanes to ever impact South Florida. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Presented by REGISTER Family Fun Days are presented with the support of the Miami Downtown…
Find out more »SOLD-OUT Master Class: Ikebana (flower arranging)
Learn from the best! Master artist Mieko Kubota will teach you how to create unique floral arrangements that reflect Japanese tradition. Take home your creation. Supplies included. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited and advanced reservations and payment required. Register online or call 305-375-1492. Members: $15 Non-Members: $30 REGISTER
Find out more »July 2017
Hands-On-History: United States History
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. July 1st – Join us for an afternoon with “The Rocket's Red Glare: Celebrating the History of the Star Spangled Banner” and create a flag inspired work of art. July 15th – Learn about the Statue of Liberty, how it stands today as a symbol of freedom, and why it took more than a decade to…
Find out more »Free Family Fun Day: Once Upon A Story
Join local storytellers and celebrate reading with a day of stories. Create your own book and discover Miami’s own story on a tour of our permanent exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Family Fun Days are from 10am to 5pm with activities are from 12pm to 4pm. Register Family Fun Days are presented with the support of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, The Miami Foundation, and The Michael and Diane Rosenberg Foundation.
Find out more »Workshop: Portrait Painting with Serge Toussaint
You’ve seen the mural portraiture around town, now come learn from the master himself! Join Serge Toussaint to learn the techniques of drawing and painting portraits. Supplies included. Beginners welcome. Recommended for ages 13+. Space is limited and advanced reservations and payment required. Register online or call 305-375-1492. Members: $10 Non-Members: $20 Click here to register.
Find out more »Canceled: Hands-On-History: United States History
Join a Museum Educator every Saturday for story followed by a related art activity. Free for participating children. Caregivers must pay general museum admission. July 22nd – Learn about the Statue of Liberty, how it stands today as a symbol of freedom, and why it took more than a decade to build. Design your liberty crown and torch. July 29th –Learn about the principles on which our country was founded with “The Story of America’s Birthday” and create a patriotic…
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