HistoryMiami Museum
This small Smithsonian-affiliate gives the lowdown on the Magic City, with an impressive collection of over 30,000 artifacts covering everything from Miami’s prehistoric history to 20th century Afro-Cuban art. The permanent exhibition, Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida, presents 10,000 years of South Florida history. The museum is also known for its events, and tours conducted by local historians like Miami’s lauded Dr. Paul George. Try to take one of his free walking tours of Miami—his knowledge is encyclopedia-caliber.
This small Smithsonian-affiliate gives the lowdown on the Magic City, with an impressive collection of over 30,000 artifacts covering everything from Miami’s prehistoric history to 20th century Afro-Cuban art. The permanent exhibition, Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida, presents 10,000 years of South Florida history. The museum is also known for its events, and tours conducted by local historians like Miami’s lauded Dr. Paul George. Try to take one of his free walking tours of Miami—his knowledge is encyclopedia-caliber.
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