Admission (General Admission - Online)

Thank you for choosing to visit Museum of Miami (formerly HistoryMiami Museum)! We look forward to seeing you soon.  

Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming Free Family Fun Days. Visit Upcoming Events for more information.

 

Museum Members enjoy FREE admission year-round, sign in to receive your discount or join today. (Discounts are automatically applied at the end of the transaction)

 

Please review Visitor and Group Guidelines prior to your visit. 

Confirmation information and tickets will be available via email. Please check your inbox or spam folder for an email from Museum of Miami e.info@museumofmiami.org. 

 

Before you purchase: 

  • Visitors are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets.
  • Valid during regular operating hours (Hours & Admissions)
  • Galleries close at 5 p.m. and entry will not be allowed after 4:30 p.m. Please arrive with enough time to view all the exhibitions. 
  • EXCLUDES special events or programs (see Upcoming Events for ticket purchase)
  • Select discounts, coupons, and promotions are sold only on-site at Visitor Services.
  • Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. 

The museum is closed on the following holidays: 

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
  • President’s Day
  • MDC Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day (Open July 4, 2026)
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous People Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day

To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.orgat least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Please note: Parking validation is not offered during special events or limited-run exhibitions. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional time for parking during these periods.

City Tour: History in the Grove Walking Tour

Private City Tour: Speaking Engagement

Miami International Book Fair

Teacher Professional Development

Career Day

City Tour: Miami City Cemetery

Self-Guided

Youth Program: Miami Waterkeeper Junior Ambassador Meeting

Legacy Society Induction Ceremony

School Program: Charles Avenue and The Barnacle

Miami Stories Outreach: Salsa Z

Tropical Dreams Tour

Guided Tour: Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida
11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Explore the history of South Florida on a tour of Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. View highlights from the exhibition including Tequesta artifacts from the Miami Circle to a 1920s trolley. Facilitated by a Museum Educator, weekend highlights tours are included with museum admission and are available for groups of nine or less. Approximately 40-minutes.

ASL Interpretation will be available during the program.

 

We the People

Making Miami Home

Little Stories

Cape Florida Lighthouse

School Program: Miami-Dade County Courthouse

City Tour: Miami River Cruise

Archaeology Along the Miami River

Performance: Dorem - Original and Traditional Yiddish Songs

Outreach Event: Music or Lose It Workshop

Free Community Fun Day

Learn the Story. Love the Story. 

Every second Saturday, Miami's story is yours to discover. Walk through the exhibitions. Trace Miami's roots. Find your story inside the bigger one. Connect with the community around you. 

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Free Admission for the Whole Community 
All ages. All backgrounds. Step into every exhibition, including
 Tropical Dreams: A People's History of South Florida. 
Get crafty. Go on a scavenger hunt. Available ONLY on Free Community Fun Day. Advanced registration required.   

Accessibility:

To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).


Release:
​By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

Free Community Fun Day - Sensory Friendly Time

Learn the Story. Love the Story. 

Every second Saturday, Miami's story is yours to discover. Walk through the exhibitions. Trace Miami's roots. Find your story inside the bigger one. Connect with the community around you. 

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Sensory-Friendly Time 
Lower noise. A gentler space. Sensory-Friendly Time is designed for families of children, teenagers, and young adults who are neurodiverse, on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing and/or cognitive accommodation needs. We provide inclusive experiences for the whole family! Explore the museum’s exhibitions and enjoy the galleries at your own pace. Come and make lasting memories with your family in a welcoming and accommodating environment!

Advanced registration is required due to limited capacity. First-come, first-served. Advance registration required due to limited capacity.  

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Free Admission for the Whole Community 
All ages. All backgrounds. Step into every exhibition, including
 Tropical Dreams: A People's History of South Florida. 
Get crafty. Go on a scavenger hunt. Available ONLY on Free Community Fun Day.   

Accessibility:  

To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please call 305-375-1601 or email accessibility@museumofmiami.org at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).


Release:
​By entering the premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on web sites, or any other purpose by Museum of Miami (MM) and its affiliates and representatives. You release Museum of Miami (MM) its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Museum of Miami (MM) or the person or entity designated to do so by Museum of Miami (MM) You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the premise.

Exhibition Program: Caught in the Eye

Youth Program: History Expo

In Community: Speaking Engagement

Education: Free After-School Wednesday Highlights Tour

Join a captivating one-hour guided tour of Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida (limited to an intimate group of 20 people). Tour time and availability is subject to change without notice.

Accessibility
To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

Education: History in Action

History in Action: Free Student Entry on "No Class" Days

Learn the Story. Love the Story.

  • Explore your sense of belonging here!
  • Your Miami Story: Make your family’s story a part of Miami’s living history in the Museum of Miami’s Kaleidoscope- Manty Voices-One Miami!
  • Turn school breaks into a historical adventure! All students are invited to experience the Museum of Miami completely for free on select dates when school is out during the 2026-2027 school year.

Available 2026-2027 Dates

  • Teacher Planning Days: Friday, December 18, 2026, and/or Wednesday, March 10, 2027.
  • Winter Recess: Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
  • Spring Break: Wednesday, March 24, Thursday, March 25, and/or Friday, March 26, 2027.
  • Hours of Operation: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
  • Requirements: Advance registration is required, and any student under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Accessibility
To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)

Outreach Communities: Jazz to Junkanoo 2026

Outreach Communities: Festival del Platano - Allapattah CDC 2026

Education: Free After-School Wednesdays!

Families build belonging here! Calling all parents and guardians of elementary and K-8 center students! Dive into Miami’s unique stories with your children every Wednesday afternoon.   

Schedule & Details

  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Embark on Self-Guided Tours of the museum's fascinating exhibits.
  • 3:00 PM: Join a captivating one-hour guided tour of Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida (limited to an intimate group of 20 people).
  • Your Miami Story: Make your family’s story a part of Miami’s living history in the Museum of Miami’s Kaleidoscope- Manty Voices-One Miami!
  • Requirements: Advance registration is required for both the self-guided entry and the guided tour. Students must be accompanied by a legal guardian to enter the museum.

 

Accessibility
To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact accessibility@museumofmiami.org or call (305) 375-1601 at least two weeks in advance of your visit to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service.)