Travelers have been admiring the artistic haven of the Wynwood Walls since its inception. But the vibrant arts scene extends beyond Miami's trendy Wynwood neighborhood. Throughout Greater Miami and the beaches you'll find awe-inspiring architecture, great collections and must-see displays that celebrates our unique culture.
The Perez Art Museum Miami, the Rubell Family Collection and the Margulies Warehouse are just a few of the art attractions the city has to offer. You'll also find fun, free events such as the Wynwood Art Walk which are making art accessible to the public by creating block party atmospheres. And if you happen to be traveling to Miami and passing through Miami International Airport, take time to view the more than 35 art projects that fill the walls, ceilings and other peculiar places in terminals, walkways and the concessions. Here are select venues—both large and small—where you can immerse yourself in the arts in the city.
Each year, Miami Beach takes center stage as the art world descends for Art Basel. This premier event attracts thousands to the multi-day extravaganza that spans over 500,000 square feet of the best art at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Besides the fair, you can enjoy public art and outdoor films at Collins and SoundScape parks.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, PAMM placed Miami onto the art's big league scene. Here you'll find stunning contemporary art collections with an emphasis on artists and mixed-media/multimedia projects that engage with fuse American, Caribbean and Latin American culture and traditions.
Take in one of the world’s largest, privately owned contemporary art collections. The collection is constantly expanding and features such well-known artists as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Cady Noland, Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman and Kara Walker.
The statues, busts, vases and urns that decorate Vizcaya’s gardens range from antiquity to the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and include modern art from American industrialist, James Deering’s time. Designed by Deering's art director Paul Chalfin, the collection ranges from Rococo to Neoclassical styles.
Once-vacant walls in Miami's industrial, warehouse district have been transformed by the street art at the Wynwood Walls. More than 70 galleries, retail stores, antique shops and eclectic bars surround the bourgeoning art district distinguished as the largest outdoor museum of street-art and murals in South Florida.
Find a treasure trove of objects from the 1850s to the 1950s—the height of the Industrial Revolution through the aftermath of the Second World War—in a variety of media including furniture; industrial-design objects; works in glass, ceramics, and metal; rare books; periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles and medals.
This austere gallery showcases photography, video, sculpture and installation art owned by local real estate developer Martin Z. Margulies, the collections include 20th and 21st century works including Bauhaus, European modernism and social realism. The warehouse closes from May through September to install new art.
With a collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, despite the temporary closure of the museum's galleries from mid-May, 2015 until Fall, 2016, the museum continues to present world-class contemporary art and art education throughout Miami Beach across the street at the regional library.
With over 35 art projects found throughout Miami's International Airport make sure to pay attention to the first-rate museum quality exhibits and installations before you jet off. From photography of the Everglades, giant mixed-media works and sculptures, It is easy to see why the art program has garnered worldwide attention.
Located in restored former synagogues on South Beach, this museum is the only one dedicated to the Jewish experience in South Florida. Immerse yourself in this rich history through their core exhibit, "Mosaic: Jewish Life in Florida, 1763 to the Present" or enjoy the rotating exhibitions covering topics including food, fashion and trends.
This longtime art incubator is home to several art studios for emerging artists. Open to the public for free in the bustling Lincoln Road Mall, it offers inexpensive visual artwork for purchase, art classes, lectures and special events that are open to the public.
Considered an authority in Latin American art, Gary Nader Fine Art is the largest gallery in the world with 55,000 square feet of exhibition space. Divided into three parts (Gary Nader private collection, exhibition gallery and Sculpture Park), it showcases the distinct works of Fernando Botero, Wilfredo Lam, Diego Rivera and more.
If you are interested in less traditional art, the World Erotic Art Museum, in sunny South Beach, pushes the boundaries of kinky with erotic paintings, sculptures, portraits and a nice collection of erotic Hollywood memorabilia. WEAM showcases 20 galleries that chronicle the history of sex through the ages.
Whether you are a local or just visiting, the Wynwood Art District is the must-see place on your itinerary. Even better if you visit on the second Saturday of the month to partake in the free Wynwood Art Walk. Learn about the massive murals, street artists and the inspiring history of the neighborhood plus, party with other creatives.