Location: Miami
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10 Art Museums in Miami That You Shouldn't Miss
Miami is hot hot hot! And it’s not just the sultry weather. Here, the nightlife is scorching, thanks to a strong Latin influence and spicy salsa culture. Dance the noche away in a nightclub, or indulge in a fancy meal at one of the city’s celebrity-owned restaurants. By day, hit the beach of course, or have yourself a walkabout, taking in Miami’s colorful art deco architecture. Grab a Cuban sandwich in Little Havana, then ride the vintage carousel at Virginia Key Beach Park.
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1. de la Cruz Collection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
The de la Cruz Collection is an art museum at 23 NE 41st Street, Miami, Florida, owned by the Cuban-born American businessman Carlos de la Cruz and his wife Rosa. It houses their art collection and is open to the public free of charge.
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
I have to admit that I didn't quite know what to expect, but was blown away by this collection. The de la Cruz Collection occupies three floors of galleries in the Miami Design District in a spatious well-lit building designed by the architect John Marquette. The collection is owned by the Cuban-born American businessman Carlos de la Cruz and his wife Rosa and includes a wide range of contemporary works including, as you would expect, work by Cuban artists including Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Jorge Pardo, Wilfredo Lam and Ana Mendieta, but also surprisingly by the Scottish artists Peter Doig and Lucy McKenzie, plus many others from around the world. Well worth visiting - plus have a look at the artistic parking structure across the road. In 2016, ArtNews listed Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz in their worldwide survey of the "Top 200 Collectors".
2. Kavachnina Contemporary Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By robertdZ9231KN - Atlanta, United States
It was an honor attending the "Art Broken" exhibition at Kavachnina Contemporary gallery It’s worth it...Guy you won’t be disappointed not for once
3. The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By scottrA3361XW - Silver Spring, United States
5 of 5 because there was no one taking admission - and I hung around the desk awhile waiting to pay. Plus there's a 'take one' fridge in the back - wow. Seriously though this is another of the private modern art collections in Miami that will leave you experiencing (mostly monumental) art installations, many of which are thought providing. On balance, perhaps the Rubbell is better, but there warehouse is a must see, and it's close to Wynwood. Not everything will appeal to everyone, but there's enough space to display truly large concept pieces and nothing feels crowded. Apparently a good research library too of sorts; one suspects they could fill another similarly sized warehouse devoted to prints. A pleasant surprise I had not discovered before.
4. Museum of Graffiti
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Come visit the world's only museum dedicated to the most important art form of our lifetime. The Museum of Graffiti celebrates the pioneers of the movement and tells the real story of the birth and growth of this controversial art form. The Museum includes a world-class gift shop stocked with limited edition merchandise and exclusive items from the most talented graffiti artists.
Reviewed By ronanc824 - Miami, United States
Waaahooouuu!!!! That, is an experience! Visiting Wynwood and not going to the Museum is, to me, the mistake not to make. Carlos, the curator and tour guide is transmitting all his passion and knowledge about street art, a tour with him is much more like a voyage than a tour. So one piece of advice: Do not miss the museum!
5. Perez Art Museum Miami
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4.5 based on 1,640 reviews
After consulting with public health experts and monitoring Miami-Dade County and City of Miami directives, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Verde restaurant and bar, along with Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, March 16, 2020. All upcoming PAMM events and public programs are canceled or postponed until further notice. We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, and will continue to communicate updates via email, on our website, and through social media (@pamm). Stay well and we look forward to welcoming you back to PAMM when we reopen.
Reviewed By eduardofeos - Miami, United States
There is no words to describe this place. It's simple fantastic, amazing, interesting. Beautiful architecture, great amount of art exhibition, It's a great cultural center to enrich the Miami lifestyle. Thank you for your big contribution.
6. Wynwood Walls
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4.5 based on 8,721 reviews
Open to the public, free of charge the Wynwood Walls was established in 2009 by the legendary placemaker and visionary Tony Goldman as an outdoor museum of international street art. Since the first year's program - featuring Kenny Scharf, Futura, Os Gemeos, Swoon, Shepard Fairey, and other renowned innovators in street art, Wynwood Walls has become a phenomenon, spurring the creation of murals throughout the Wynwood district. It is now one of the best venues in the world to see the work of leading street artists. In 2010, the adjacent Wynwood Doors, with 176 feet of roll-up storefront gates was added and most recently the Wynwood Walls Garden, an open green space featuring five murals was included in the space. Each year, a selection of international artists - that range from old school graffiti artists to newer innovators- have created artwork for the Wynwood Walls. In 2012, Wynwood Walls celebrated Art Basel with a series of events dedicated to the vision of Tony Goldman who passed that September. Since that time, the project has been curated by Tony's daughter, Goldman Properties CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnick. Miami's now world renowned open air "museum of the streets" continues to attract visitors from around the world and currently encompasses more than 40 dazzling, cutting-edge murals created by respected street artists from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States.
Reviewed By MBlair1 - Arlington, United States
I had heard about Wynwood Walls but this blew away my expectations and I don't consider myself an art connoisseur by any means. It's free of charge and there are multiple city blocks covered with amazing works of art by so many different talented artists. Grab a bite before/after or get a coffee to walk through. It's well worth it. You can book an official tour as well or just mosey through and see the murals at your own pace (that's what we did). Great for the whole family! Set aside an 1-2 hours if you want to see them all and not be rushed.
7. Rubell Family Collection
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Gourmetdiner123 - Columbus, United States
Please note that the museum has moved a spectacular new building at 1100 nw 23rd. You may wonder where your Uber driver is taking you, but rest assured he will be thrilled with what you get to see. The current inaugural exhibition is definitely for adults only. At least some of what is there, however it is quite amazing the extraordinary range of contemporary Art that is in the space. Incredible sculptures, paintings, drawings, videos. There are two mirrored rooms you can go inside which are quite amazing. Their collection of Keith Haring paintings drawings and sculpture is some of the best I’ve seen. The rebels have collected art from all over the world and you’ll get to be inspired in 36 different rooms of art. Give yourself plenty of time. There’s also a café and soon a restaurant open up here as well. Here is a small sample.
8. American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
The American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora is a Miami-based cultural institution, dedicated to showcasing and documenting the history, culture and contributions of the Cuban diaspora through the arts and humanities.
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
I first visited the Museum a couple of years ago, after it had just opened and it had an excellent exhibition on Cuban art and artists. On show at the moment is a 'must see' exhibition on the life, music and achievements of the talented and popular Latin American singer Celia Cruz, including many of her iconic outfits, plus a gallery of photographs taken over many years by Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte and Tico Torres. It covers the triumphs and the sadnesses in her life, and the amazing crowds which attended her funeral in New York, reinforcing how much she was loved across all the different spectrums of society. Definitely not to be missed. This is an exhibition not to be missed!
9. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
ICA Miami is open with new hours, timed ticketing, enhanced cleaning procedures and improved safety guidelines to ensure a safe space for experiencing the most innovative art of our time. Limited tickets are available each hour. Reserve your tickets now at icamiami.org/tickets. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, and to the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally. Through an energetic calendar of exhibitions and programs, and its collections, ICA Miami provides an important international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under- recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of the most innovative art of our time. The museum is deeply committed to providing open, public access to artistic excellence by offering year-round free admission.
Reviewed By josephwert - Fort Lauderdale, United States
We decided to spend Saturday in the Wynwood and the Design District and included the Institute of Contemporary Art in our visit. What a terrific adventure to see so many thoughtfully and artfully curated exhibits! The museum space itself in very impressive, and an "easy on your feet" environment ... a much more enjoyable experience than the Perez! Great place to include on any itinerary to Miami!
10. Frost Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Annalisad65 - Miami, United States
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum is housed in a striking 3-story glass lakeside building in the heart of Florida International University’s campus. In addition to its permanent collections, it hosts many exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions and lectures. A collective of permanent outdoor sculptures enhance the tranquil grounds surrounding the museum. Over the past several years, I’ve enjoyed several diverse exhibitions (Narciso Rodriguez; Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel), as well as lectures here. This past Saturday I attended the opening reception of: Many Visions, Many Versions: Art from Indigenous Communities in India. It explores indigenous art from the tribes (Warli & Pardhan Gond) and communities (Chitrakar & Mithila) in India where indigenous art is most concentrated. Presented thematically in four categories: Myth/Cosmology; Nature; Village Life; Contemporary Explorations, this is a rare opportunity to view contemporary work from these artists. I highly recommend going to see this celebration of India’s incredible tribal art before it closes on September 9, 2018. The exhibit comprises almost 50 works. Many artists employ the use of strong, bold coloring in their work to make a statement. Many use brilliant hues of red, orange and pink. It’s no wonder that legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland famously declared “pink is the navy blue of India.” Animals, nature, deities feature in the bright, vivid work of the Pardhan Gond tribe. The long, vertical, color-saturated narrative scrolls of the Chitrakar community recount legends and folk tales; Warli art uses only brown (derived from cow dung) and white pigment and features intricate and detailed circular and triangular patterns depicting the relationship with mother earth and everyday life. Art from the Mithila community speaks to global events and feminist themes and is the work of female artists. All incredible works of art in their own right and deeply rooted in Indian culture. The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum is an integral part of the Miami arts scene and though it is not located downtown as are most of our other cultural institutions, the drive to FIU’s campus is well worth it. Enjoy a bite or a cafecito at Vicky Café, conveniently located at the museum, before heading home. Admission is free and parking is available in several lots and garages close to the museum.
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