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Miami Magic: 10 Days of Art, History, and Adventure

Ricardo

16 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Miami's vibrant art scene, rich history, and breathtaking landmarks. Discover hidden gems, explore iconic museums, and soak up the sun on the stunning Venetian Islands. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Magic City!

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Day 1Theatrical Marvels and Artistic Wonders

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$25

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$ 5

Tower Theater Miami

One of Miami's oldest cultural landmarks, the theater hosts movies, educational programs & exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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David Castillo

5,000-sq.-ft. gallery in a former warehouse showcasing the works of mid-career & emerging artists.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2From Freedom to History

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$0

Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College

Ex–newspaper office & immigration facility in 1920s tower housing art exhibits of Cuban immigrants.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Gesu Church

Founded in 1896, this parish is the oldest in South Florida & the oldest Catholic school in Miami.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Miami Circle National Historic Landmark

Waterfront archaeological site with remnants of a prehistoric structure built by Native Americans.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Unveiling Miami's Cultural Tapestry

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$38

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$ 5

History Miami Museum

Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

12 - 15 min

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Bay of Pigs Museum & Library

Documents & artifacts about the failed Cuban invasion are displayed in a house staffed by veterans.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Awe-Inspiring Art and Enigmatic Castles

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$45

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$ 10

Coral Castle

Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

33 - 40 min

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Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum

Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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de la Cruz Collection

Privately owned contemporary-art museum in a 30,000-square-foot minimalist building.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Immersed in Artistic Treasures

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$68

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$ 5

Lowe Art Museum

At UM campus, small museum showcasing art from ancient & baroque to American, with special events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

25 - 30 min

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The Margulies Collection at the WAREhOUSE

Contemporary & vintage photography, video & sculpture displayed in a huge converted-warehouse space.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 6Contemporary Delights and Cultural Heritage

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$58

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$ 5

Rubell Museum

Contemporary works by emerging & established artists displayed in a repurposed DEA warehouse.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

13 - 16 min

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Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

Paintings, sculpture & multi-media installations showcased in an ultramodern venue with a garden.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Haitian Heritage Museum

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Artistic Journeys Across Miami

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$40

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$ 5

Pan American Art Projects

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Pérez Art Museum Miami

Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

Day 8Majestic Gardens and Jewish Heritage

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$79

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$ 5

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$54

20 - 24 min

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Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU

Jewish life in Florida & Latin America recorded in photos & artifacts, housed in a former synagogue.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 9Art, Remembrance, and Island Paradise

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$25

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$ 5

The Bass

Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Self-guided tours at an outdoor Holocaust museum with a memorial wall & a huge human hand sculpture.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Venetian Islands

Chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay that's connected to the mainland via a causeway.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Exploring History and Nature's Beauty

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$50

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$ 5

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

Eclectic industrial design collection in a 1927 building, plus lectures, films & arts events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

37 - 45 min

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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Mile-long beach near Downtown with wetlands, a boardwalk, hiking trails, picnic areas & concessions.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $476 In total

Activities & Food:$427

Transport:$49