Posted by: HistoryMiami museum hosts a free Family Fun Day the second Saturday of every month, with free admission for all. The free admission is all day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required to participate. You can register online.
The theme rotates monthly, usually around either current exhibitions or perhaps a national celebration.
Upcoming themes and free events in October and beyond:
Oct. 11, 2025: Carnival! Long Live J'ouvert
Explore the history of J’ouvert—“opening of the day,” the pre-dawn emancipation tradition from Trinidad and Tobago—through vibrant cultural discovery tables, live steel pan music and rhythm sessions plus, try out a VR J’ouvert band experience. Participate in a bandana-painting workshop, Auntie Rubie’s carnival workshops, and watch the Miami Carnival documentary. All HistoryMiami exhibits will be open, plus highlight tours of family favorites and the final day of the community gallery exhibition Long Live J’ouvert.
Nov. 8, 2025: Yakne Seminoli / Seminole World
Program presented with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum with activities inspired by the Museum's newest exhibition Yakne Seminoli meaning Seminole World, which reflects the idea of “all our traditions coming together.”
The day's activities include making Seminole inspired patchwork creations while learning about the textile traditions, a Seminole-themed touch cart containing artifacts to explore traditional materials and artifacts up close and family storytelling sessions that bring oral traditions and history to life. There will also be highlight tours of the permanent gallery exhibition Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida.
Nov. 20, 2025 from 7-9 p.m.
Opening reception of “Belonging in Transit”
Experience the new photography exhibition by Carlos Muñoz exploring migration, memory, and belonging set in the Redland Community. Light bites and cocktails will be served. Click here to RSVP.
Dec. 4, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.
Belonging in Transit: An Evening with Photographer Carlos Muñoz
Photographer Carlos Muñoz in conversation with HistoryMiami curators Lucia Marcano and Roberto Mata. Hear insights into Muñoz’s artistic process in authentic storytelling through photographs that elicit meaningful connections with the viewer. Prior to the program, light refreshments will be served and a look at his exhibition Belonging in Transit. Free but RSVP here.
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