Here is a list of museums in the Miami, Florida area, including art museums, children’s museum, science museum and more!

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Miami Art Museum

Formerly called the Center for Fine Arts, the museum has over 500 works that focus on Western art from the 20th and 21st centuries.  To get there, take the Metrobus or Metrorail to Government Center and walk one block to the Museum.

The museum is open from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, from noon on weekends, and closed Mondays.

Contact:
Miami Art Museum
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
305-375-3000
www.miamiartmuseum.org

Historical Museum of Southern Florida

One of the largest private history museums in the country, visitors can learn about the history South Florida and the Caribbean through. This museum is located in the same building as the Miami Art Museum.

Open daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, noon – 5:00 pm on Sundays.

Contact:
Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33130
305-375-1492
www.hmsf.org

Frost Art Museum

The Frost Art Museum is located on the Florida International University campus. Collection highlights include paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints from America and around the world.

The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sundays from 12:00 – 5:00pm.

Contact:
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Florida International University
10975 S.W. 17th Street
Miami, FL, 33199
305-348-2890
thefrost.fiu.edu/museum.htm

Museum of Contemporary Art

This museum as two venues: North Miami and Goldman Warehouse. Be sure to check out the live jazz on the last Friday of every month.

The museum is open everyday except Monday – see website for hours.

Contact:
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
Joan Lehman Building
770 NE 125 Street
North Miami, Florida 33161
www.mocanomi.org

Lowe Art Museum

Part of the University of Miami, Lowe Art Museum is the oldest art museum in South Florida. It’s collection includes 17,500 objects, and is famous for Renaissance, Baroque, American, Native America, and Asian art.

Bass Museum of Art

The Bass Museum collects and displays all types of art from around the world. Run by the city of Miami, the museum also has a cafe that offers free WiFi.

Hours vary by season so please visit the website for details.

Contact:
2121 Park Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets)
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305-673-7530
www.bassmuseum.org

Jewish Museum of Florida

This museum tells the story of the Jewish experience in Florida since they first came in 1763. With over 100,000 artifacts of all sizes, from old photos to restored synagogues, this museum is a great place to learn for anyone interested in the history of Jews in Florida.  Just one block from our Miami hostel!

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. See website for more details.

Contact:
301 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33129
305-672-5044
www.jewishmuseum.com

Miami Science Museum

Science museums are fun for people of all ages, and the Miami Science Museum is no exception. A great place for people of all ages to learn about science and technology, admission prices include access to all galleries, planetarium shows and the wildlife center.

The Miami Science Museum is open daily from 10:00 am to – 6:00 pm.

Contact:
Miami Science Museum
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
305-646-4200
www.miamisci.org

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden

This 83-acre garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Miami and southern Florida. Visitors can learn all about tropical plants, from home-gardening to commercial agriculture, but the best part of the garden may be the market, where you can try the living collections!

The gardens are open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Contact:
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road
Coral Gables, Florida 33156
305-667-1651
www.fairchildgarden.org

Jungle Island

More than 1,100 tropical birds of species from around the world live at Jungle Island. The center puts on different shows and events throughout the year, so be sure to check the schedule before visiting.

Jungle Island is open 365 days per year from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Contact:
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, Florida 33132
305-400-7220
www.jungleisland.com

Miami Children’s Museum

The Miami Children’s Museum offers state of the art exhibits for the whole family. Please see their website for information about special displays and events.

The museum is open everyday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Contact:
980 Macarthur Causeway
Miami, Florida 33132
305-373-5437
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Both a National Historic Landmark and a country-run museum, Vizcaya is housed on 10-acres of spectacular gardens. Many renowned visitors to Miami-Dade County have been hosted here, including kings, queens and popes.

Vizcaya is open day from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Contact:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
305-250-9133
www.vizcayamuseum.org

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