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Home > United States > The 5 Best Museums in Miami, Florida

The 5 Best Museums in Miami, Florida

By Dymphe / September 14, 2022

What are the best museums in Miami, United States? I'll let you know in this article.

When you think of Miami, you may not immediately think about museums, but there are many great ones in the city!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
  • 2. HistoryMiami
  • 3. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
  • 4. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
  • 5. Perez Art Museum Miami

1. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

Those wanting to see contemporary art while in Miami should really go to the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami.

Here you find all kinds of artworks from well-known artists, but the museum also likes to feature up-and-coming artists.

Besides the permanent collection, the museum also has many temporary exhibitions, showcasing a diverse range of contemporary art.

What's great is that there is no admission fee, making this one of the best free things to do in Miami as well. And because the museum is very interesting, it also belongs to the best things to do in Miami.

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2. HistoryMiami

The HistoryMiami Museum is the largest museum in Florida (and thus also Miami).

Here you'll learn about the history of the city through various collections and exhibitions.

Items of the collection on display here are, among several other types, visual materials, archives and manuscripts, and archaeological artifacts.

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3. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

For a science museum, planetarium, and aquarium all in one, go to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science!

Explore the aquatic ecosystem of South Florida at the aquarium.

Furthermore, you can also see spectacular projections of space at the Planetarium.

Also, you can find here an exhibition focused on the history of flight, from the first animals to humans.

Moreover, you can learn about the Sun as an energy source for the world.

But these are just a few of the things you can do and see at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, there are many other things to do! Therefore, it's one of the best museums in Miami!

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4. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

At the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, you can visit the former villa and estate of James Deering, a businessman from Miami.

The gardens and building look amazing and are based on the Italian Renaissance style.

Also, you find a collection of classical art and historical drawings here, so both the exterior as well as the interior are great.

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5. Perez Art Museum Miami

The Perez Art Museum Miami is also a contemporary art museum and contains around 2000 artworks.

The collection consists of several objects from the 20th century and more recent art coming from several parts of Europe, Africa, and America.

Not only will you find paintings here, but also sculptures, photographs, and other types of works. So there's a lot to see at this museum if you love contemporary art.

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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