11 Museums to Explore in Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County

This is the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the most populous county in Florida and the seventh-most populous county in the United States. It is also Florida's third-largest county in terms of land area,

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Museums to Explore in Miami-Dade County

Coral Castle

Coral Castle is an oolite limestone structure created by the Latvian-American eccentric Edward Leedskalnin. The structure comprises numerous megalithic stones, mostly limestone formed from coral, each weighing several tons. It is currently a privately operated tourist attraction.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre botanic garden, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. It is located in the city of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, It is also a museum, a laboratory, a learning center, and a conservation research facility; its main role is preserving biodiversity.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

This is a railroad museum which was located in Miami Dade County which is adjacent to Zoo Miami. It was founded in 1956. The museum was built on the former Naval Air Station Richmond. It is one of three Official State Railroad Museums in Florida. The Museum's train rides allow guests to board vintage trains and get a taste of the past.

HistoryMiami Museum

Formerly known as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, is a museum located in Downtown Miami, Florida. It is the largest history museum in the State. HistoryMiami Museum programs include exhibitions, city tours, education, research, collections and publications on the importance of the past in shaping Miami's future.

Jewish Museum of Florida Inc

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is located in two restored historic buildings that were formerly synagogues, at 301 & 311 Washington Ave. includes photos and artifacts depicting the Florida Jewish experience since 1763. Temporary exhibits change throughout the year and twice monthly, there is a Jewish food walking tour and so more things to see in and around this museum.

Lowe Art Museum

This is a visual art museum which was opened in 1950 and is operated by university of Miami. It was the first art museum in South Florida. The museum has an extensive collection of art with permanent collections in Greco-Roman antiquities, Renaissance, Baroque, 17th- and 19th-century European art, 19th-century American Art, and modern art.

Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami

The Museum of Contemporary Art is a collecting museum located in North Miami, Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art began as the Center for Contemporary art in a single gallery space in 1981.

Museum of Florida History

The Museum of Florida History is the U.S. state of Florida's history museum, housing exhibits and artifacts covering its history and prehistory. The museum features a gallery with exhibits that change every few months. Current displays include Beaches, Creatures, and Cowboys: Florida Movie Posters and The Florida Highwaymen Paintings.

Pérez Art Museum Miami

This is a contemporary art museum located in the Miami Dade County which was founded in 1984 as the Center for the Fine Arts. the museum's permanent collection contained over 1,800 works, particularly 20th- and 21st-century art from the Americas, Western Europe, and Africa.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

This is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering. located on Biscayne Bay. The estate was developed with a motto of conserving the mangrove swamps and dense inland native tropical forests. This is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering. located on Biscayne Bay. The estate was developed with a motto of conserving the mangrove swamps and dense inland native tropical forests.

World Erotic Art Museum

This is a museum, library, and education think tank that uses its collection to illustrate the history of erotic art. It contains the collection of Naomi Wilzig. It includes sculptures, drawings, paintings, and photographs. The collection ranges from folk art to the work of famous artists.

Map of Museums to explore in Miami-Dade County