Protecting and showcasing the fascinating history of Miami-Dade County, the HistoryMiami Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum which has strived to educated locals and visitors about the origins of their county since it was established in 1940. The museum holds a permanent collection of more than 37,000 artifacts which range from prehistoric archaeological finds to modern-day Cuban folk art.

When you visit their primary permanent exhibition, Tropical Dreams, you will learn about 10,000 years of southern Florida history and about the thousands of immigrants who have shaped the city’s future. The museum also presents regular temporary exhibitions on various subjects of interest to the Miami Dade community.

Address: HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130, 305-375-1492

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