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EXPLORE MIAMI | | | | | | | 2121 Park Ave
Miami Beach,
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33139
305-673-7530 | | | | | Description: SOUTH BEACH. This museum houses a collection of European art, including paintings and sculpture. Over 2000 works have been collected and preserved in the Bass Museum of Art. In addition to the European works, you will also find American, Asian, and contemporary art exhibits. Don't miss the clerical and architectural displays.
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| US Hwy 1 or I-95 North
Fort Lauderdale,
FL
| | | | | Description: FORT LAUDERDALE. Commonly referred to as "The Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale is also considered the yachting capital of the East Coast and is home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. While the wealthy city stands on the cutting edge of fashion and the arts, it's also a fun-loving beachside community awash in souvenirs and sunscreen-wearing beach-goers. Picturesque surroundings, historic sights, museums, sidewalk cafés and a 22-block waterfront walkway contribute to the city's captivating appeal.
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| Historical Museum of Southern Florida101 W Flagler St
Miami,
FL
33130
305-375-1492 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Fascinating collections of historical photography and Florida ephemera colorfully depict greater Miami's intriguing past at this museum. From the earliest inhabitants to the Spanish invasion, from the rise of the cigar industry to the Depression informative displays foster newfound appreciation of South Florida. Don't miss the museum store, which carries an excellent selection of regional books and gifts.
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| 1301 Stanford Dr
Coral Gables,
FL
33146
305-284-3535 | | | | | Description: CORAL GABLES. This well-rounded collection includes Italian Renaissance, Baroque, Greco-Roman, Spanish Old Masters, Native American, African, and Asian art and antiquities. The museum is located at the University of Miami and there is a gift shop on-site.
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| 101 W Flagler St
Miami,
FL
33131
305-375-3000 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. The Miami Art Museum started in 1984 as the Center for Fine Arts, which hosted temporary exhibits. Today it houses collections of international modern art, with Western Hemisphere Art from the 1940s to the present being its central focus. Changing special exhibits present everything from photography to mixed-media to video installations and sculpture. On the third Thursday of each month, the museum presents JAM at MAM, which includes music, tours, free hors d'oeuvres, and a donation bar. The second Saturday of each month is free for families, with art-inspired activities offered from 1pm-4pm.
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| Miami Museum of Science and Planetarium3280 S Miami Ave
Miami,
FL
33129
305-646-4200 | | | | | Description: COCONUT GROVE. The Miami Museum of Science has many hands-on exhibits for children in the science center, an outdoor Wildlife Center, and a planetarium. The museum also has special changing exhibits featuring such topics as dinosaurs and the early days of the Smithsonian explorers. The Wildlife Center houses over 170 reptiles and birds of prey that have been rescued and rehabilitated. Planetarium shows are offered daily. Call the museum for special exhibit information and show times. Admission includes the museum, planetarium, and wildlife center.
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| Museum of Contemporary Art770 NE 125th St
North Miami,
FL
33161
305-893-6211 | | | | | Description: NORTH MIAMI. This facility was opened in 1996 and has 23,000 square feet of exhibition space. The museum houses more than 400 permanent installations from artists such as Larry Rivers, Claes Oldenburg, and Jasper Johns. With eight to ten changing exhibits annually, even more artists are represented. Special programs on offer include a jazz concert series on the last Friday of every month, lectures and discussions with artists like Frank Stella, video and film screenings, and classical music concerts. The Museum Shop is open during regular museum hours.
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| US Hwy 1 or I-95 North
Palm Beach,
FL
| | | | | Description: Palm Beach gained its signature trees by happenstance, thanks to a 19th-century shipwreck that dispersed coconuts on the beach. Years later when tycoon Henry Morrison Flagler surveyed the area, he was inspired to transform the island into an exclusive resort. Now a haven for the wealthy and a popular cultural destination, the city offers plenty to do, from concerts at the Meyer Amphitheatre to exhibitions at the Norton Museum. Incredible galleries, amazing shopping and a host of fabulous restaurants lend yet more appeal. West Palm Beach, just across Lake Worth, also promises plenty of leisure-time opportunities.
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| The Barnacle State Historic Site3485 Main Hwy
Coconut Grove,
FL
33133
305-442-6866 | | | | | Description: COCONUT GROVE. Built in the late 1800s, the former home of Ralph Middleton is one of the oldest homes in the county and is situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove. Here you have the chance to experience Miami's landscape style of long ago. The forest surrounding the home is hardwood hammock and is the last of its kind in the area. The unique architecture includes period furniture and wide porches that afford magnificent views.Tours are limited to 10 people and begin on the porch of the old house at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm.
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| 14710 SW 128th St
Miami,
FL
33196-5197
305-233-5197 | | | | | Description: KENDALL. This museum preserves and restores all kinds of vintage aircraft. Numerous military and civilian aircraft are on display, as well as a variety of engines and propellers. Popular special events include a Memorial Day Extravaganza and an RC Model Show. A gift shop is also located on-site.
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