The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum is more than just a venue to view art exhibitions. It also hosts free book discussions, art classes and family events.
It’s a museum that explores the inventive and provocative character of the modern world through objects and design that reveal how the past influences the present and shapes the future.
The Wolfsonian
The Wolfsonian is at 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Call 305-531-1001 for more info. Admission is free for all Florida residents, Wolfsonian members, State University System of Florida staff, studetns with ID and children under 6. All others $12 for adults; $8 for seniors, students, and children ages 6–18. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10am–6pm; Friday, 10am–9pm; Sunday, noon–6pm; and is closed on Wednesday. Visit online at wolfsonian.org for further information.
May schedule:
Miami Beach Culture Crawl
Thursday, May 18 @ 6–9p.m.
Stop by during the city’s monthly evening of à la carte culture for art and design, as well as ever-changing specials in the Design Store. Visit mbartsandculture.org for further details.
Discovering Design Free Family Day: PrintFest
Sunday, May 21 @ 10:30am–1:30p.m.
Learn about an array of printing techniques with IS Projects residents, explore different forms of printmaking with the kiddos , and come away with a one-of-a-kind colorful print.
Simon Chaput: Miami Beach Art Deco Architecture
On View Through May 28
A bold, black-and-white, photographic celebration of the neighborhood that serves as Simon Chaput’s muse, our lobby installation is on view through the end of the month.
Other museum deals, free days and special events:
Saturday, June 3, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | FREE | Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
9:00 am to 10:30 am | FREE | Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade
3:00 pm | $18.69 | Arlo Wynwood
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Fox Observatory
Sunday, June 4, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $10.00-25.00 | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Monday, June 5, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
Thursday, June 8, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Friday, June 9, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:30 pm to 12:50 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach
7:00 pm | $18.69 | FunDimension
More Miami-Dade events
Saturday, June 3, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | FREE | Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
Discounted | AMC Theatres
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade
3:00 pm | $18.69 | Arlo Wynwood
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, June 4, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
Discounted | AMC Theatres
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00
8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Pinecrest Gardens
8:30 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Coral Reef Park
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Miami Dade College North Campus
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Merrick Park
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Greynolds Park
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Biltmore Hotel
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $10.00-25.00 | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, June 5, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am | Discounted | Regal Cinemas
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade
Thursday, June 8, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
Friday, June 9, 2023
All Day | FREE | South Florida Museums
Discounted | AMC Theatres
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Northeast 12th Avenue Oakland Park
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm | $18.69 | FunDimension
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard