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Historic Homes & Buildings

Art Deco Historic District
1001 Ocean Drive • Miami Beach, FL 33119
305-672-2014
The largest 20th century National Register Historic District in the nation, this district contains over 800 historic buildings that were built during the 1920s and 1930s and feature a variety of architectural styles. Walking tours of the district are available. map

Ancient Spanish Monastery (circa 1141)
16711 West Dixie Highway • Miami Beach, FL 33160
Located in North Miami Beach
305-945-1461
Built in Segovia, Spain, this monastery cloister is the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere. Newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst brought the pieces to America and Miami developers reassembled the monastery on its current site in 1952. map
Holocaust Memorial
1945 Meridian Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-538-1663
This inspiring memorial is a tribute to the six million Jewish victims of Nazi terrorism before and during World War II and features a short but concise time line history of the Holocaust. more... map

Art Center of South Florida Gallery
800 Lincoln Road • Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-538-7887
The public is welcomed to visit more than 50 artists in their working studios and view professionally made programs of month long exhibits throughout the year while at this gallery that features works by both artists within and outside of the Art Center. more... map
Bass Museum of Art
2121 Park Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7530
An overview of major European paintings, sculptures, and textiles is presented at this museum that houses a permanent collection which includes European art and decorative arts, as well as American, Asian, and contemporary artwork. more... map
Jewish Museum of Florida
301 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-672-5044
"The only museum dedicated to telling the story of the Florida Jewish Experience since 1763," this museum is housed in a beautifully restored synagogue which was built in 1936 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building features 80 stained glass windows and Art Deco chandeliers and includes a Time Line Wall of Jewish history, films, and a museum store. more... map
Wolfsonian, The
1001 Washington Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33139
Located at the Florida International University
305-531-1001
This state-of-the-art international museum of modern art and design contains over 70,000 American and European objects produced between 1885 and 1945. more... map

Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive • Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-7256
Home to significant plant collections, this large, authentic, and noteworthy botanical garden is filled with tranquil and beautiful gardens and offers horticultural educational classes. Special events are held here throughout the year. more... map

Island-Hop
P.O. Box 402412 • Miami Beach, FL 33140
305-673-3225, 800-Island-Hop
This company offers an array of mini-adventure vacation packages including snorkeling, scuba diving, wild dolphin encounters, sports fishing, private motorboat and sailboat charters, jet skiing, parasailing, wave runner rentals, wild shark dives, and eco tours. Half day, full day, and overnight trips are available. more... map