For more than 86 years, this Smithsonian affiliate has preserved the stories of the people, places, and moments that shaped Greater Miami — building the largest living archive about Miami, for Miami.
Safeguarding more than 40,000 artifacts and over 2 million images that track the rise and diversity of one of the world’s most vibrant cities, we are where Miami comes to learn about itself and move forward with inspiration and purpose.
What can a 1930s aluminum cocktail shaker reveal about history? Economics? National identity? Plenty. The Wolfsonian-FIU reinvents the museum experience by showcasing everyday and fine-arts treasures in exhibitions that ask compelling questions about the hows and whys of early modern design.
The Wolfsonian–FIU is a museum that explores the inventive and provocative character of the modern world. Through objects and design, we reveal how the past influences the present and shapes the future.
The Bass is Miami Beach’s contemporary art museum. Focusing on exhibitions of international contemporary art, The Bass presents mid-career and established artists reflecting the spirit and international character of Miami Beach.
The Coral Gables Museum’s mission is to celebrate, investigate and explore the civic arts of architecture, urban design and planning, sustainable development and preservation - both architectural and environmental. Housed in the City's1939 historic coral stone municipal building, the Museum is LEED certified. The Museum presents five gallery spaces, two semi-permanent exhibits and three changing exhibit spaces. Museum programs include walking and bicycle tours, Gallery Nights, Family Days, live jazz concerts and on-going exhibit related events and activities.
Come take a train ride at one of Miami's best kept secrets. We house over 40 historic railcars, our most famous being the "Ferdinand Magellan", better known as Presidential Rail Car No. 1. With so much to see and learn, we invite you and your family to spend the day with us at GCRM!
Museum entry is FREE the first Saturday of every month.
CSM Tickets are valid for museum entrance ONLY – NOT valid for ticketed train rides, tours and special events.