Things to do in Miami Beach

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The styles of the 1920s and 1930s remain vibrant in the Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach, home to the nation’s largest concentration of the sleek and bright architectural style. The district, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places 

The 750-acre Zoo Miami, located in South Dade, is one of the country’s top zoos – it’s the largest zoo in Florida, the fifth-largest in the country and a major draw for Greater Miami & Miami Beach.

From alligators to exotic snakes, a day at Everglades Alligator Farm is an exciting experience. Take a day trip through South Dade to visit Homestead’s Everglades Alligator Farm. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., this Old Florida-style attraction is small and easy to navigate

The Cybrarium, a one-of-a-kind public library that breaks the mold of traditional learning, offers an exciting blend of cutting-edge technology and service delivery. Located in newly redeveloped Downtown Homestead, a bustling destination for entertainment, dining and retail

Come visit Downtown Miami's latest attraction - the Sky Views Miami Observation Wheel. The best attraction in Miami. See breathtaking panoramic views of beautiful Downtown Miami. Towering 176-feet tall above Miami's famous Bayside Marketplace, 

Situated in the heart of Downtown Miami at the foot of the Miamarina, overlooking Biscayne Bay, Bayside Marketplace is a shopping, dining and entertainment mecca that has been going strong for more than three decades. Home to nearly 70 shops and 30 restaurants, it’s also the embarkation point for several boat tours.

Originally called Royal Palm Park, Bayfront Park was the Greater Miami community’s first public gathering space. The park was built in 1896 and had nothing more than a pavilion and a green space that visitors used for baseball games and track and field activities. 

Situated on sparkling Biscayne Bay, the towering high-rises of Downtown Miami and Brickell are separated by the Miami River for stunning panoramic views as far as the eye can see. As Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s financial district, this bustling city center is also home to a thriving cultural arts scene, exciting restaurants, nightlife,

Greater Miami is synonymous with beautiful beaches and towering palm trees – but in its urban center, it’s the cityscape of glittering skyscrapers over Biscayne Bay that gets all the attention. Diverse, dynamic and densely populated, Downtown Miami and the adjoining Brickell area is a hub of international finance, dining, arts and entertainment 

North America’s largest and most prestigious international contemporary art fair, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) in South BeachDecember 5-7, with over 280 galleries from more than 40 countries showcasing works by thousands of emerging, mid-career, established and blue-chip artists. 

Beyond the glitz and glamour, Greater Miami and Miami Beach is also home to colorful, artsy Wynwood. This thriving neighborhood is a haven for aspiring painters, graffiti artists, creatives and young innovators alike. Its focal point is Wynwood Walls, an outdoor museum made up of giant wall murals.

A dynamic destination for the performing arts. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Miami hosts touring Broadway shows as well as performances by its resident companies

This is more than ballet. It’s beauty in motion, a celebration of culture, and a chance to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the magic of live performance.

.Founded in 1941 by visionary tenor Arturo di Filippi, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is the oldest performing arts organization in Florida and one of the longest-running opera companies in the United States.

The New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy (NWS), prepares graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles. Since its co-founding in 1987 by Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas and Lin and Ted Arison, NWS has helped launch the careers of nearly 1,300 alumni worldwide.

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. 

HistoryMiami Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate located in downtown Miami,  safeguards and shares Miami stories to foster learning, inspire a sense of place, and cultivate an engaged community. We connect people by telling the stories of our communities, individuals, places and events. 

The Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College and MDC Special Collections are currently closed while the Freedom Tower undergoes necessary renovations. MOAD will continue its mission by presenting offsite programming across the city on the college’s various campuses.

The Coral Gables Museum, in downtown Coral Gables, is housed in a historically designated coral stone building. The Museum celebrates the civic arts of architecture, urban design and planning, sustainable development and preservation - architectural, cultural and environmental.

With its vibrant lineup of exhibits, hands-on workshops, educational programs, lectures and community events, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) takes center stage as one of Downtown Miami’s most prominent cultural destinations.

Discover a new way to experience art at Superblue! Explore a breathtaking mirrored maze, interact with awe-inspiring digital worlds immersed in seasonal flowers and waterfalls, see your own heart beat to the glow of 3,000 lights, and so much more.