Museums Miami Art Museum The diversity and culture of
Miami are reflected in the variety and quality of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of the Miami Art Museum. Exhibitions featuring artists like Annie Liebovitz and Ed Ruscha are balanced with presentations featuring local and new artists and a variety of media. 101 West Flagler St • Miami • Tel 305.375.3000 • http://www.miamiartmuseum.org Museum of Contemporary Art With over 400 works in it's permanent collection and featured touring exhibitions, the Museum of Contemporary Art provides a broad view of well-known and emerging artists from around the world.
The museum hosts a number of events including hands-on workshops for children, monthly Jazz concerts, and presentations by artists and authors. 770 NE 125th St • North Miami • Tel 305.893.6211 • http://www.mocanomi.org Historical Museum of Southern Florida The collection of photographs, folk art and artifacts chronicles the variety of peoples and cultures of South Florida. Its Tropical Dreams exhibit illustrates South Florida's history from it's geological foundation to the modern challenges of its diverse peoples. 101 West Flagler St • Miami • Tel 305.375.1492 • http://www.historical-museum.org Lowe Art Museum Located at the University of Miami, the Lowe Museum has a collection of over 10,000 works and artifacts and features internationally touring exhibitions.
Greek antiquities, Renaissance paintings, Asian art, African art, and contemporary pieces are included in the collection. 1301 Stanford Dr • Coral Gables • Tel 305.284.3535 • http://www.lowemuseum.org Miami Museum of Science With a changing variety of fun, interactive exhibits, the Miami Museum of Science is a great place to spend the day with the kids.
Permanent exhibits include building block areas for the toddlers and a Sports Challenge exhibit for older children. The planetarium has daily afternoon shows for those interested in astronomy, and the ever popular laser light shows on weekend nights for fans of classic rock. 3280 South Miami Ave • Miami • Tel 305.646.4200 • http://www.miamisci.org |