HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA
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The Historical Museum of Southern Florida The Museum was founded in 1940 by thirteen private individuals and tells the stories of South Florida and the Caribbean. The museum promotes understanding of the past in order to inform the present and create a better quality of life. The Historical Museum is one of the largest private, regional history museums in the country, recognized for excellence in programming and management by the Florida Department of State and national museum services organizations. The Museum has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1979. It moved to its present site within the Miami-Dade Cultural Center in 1984.
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Every third Thursday open til 9 pm
Sunday noon to 5 pm Guided Historic Tours with Dr. Paul George.
For almost two decades, Dr. Paul George, historian for the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, has toured his way to local, national and international acclaim with his continuing series of historic tours. As a South Florida native, author and Miami-Dade College professor, Dr. George has gained fame for his uncanny ability to recall the most impressive details about the people and places that make South Florida so unique. Click here for tour programme. General Admission
Adults US$8
Seniors and Students with ID US$7
Children (6-12) US$5
Children under 6 FREE Parking
Parking is available at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Parking Garage, 50 NW 2nd Ave. Take the second level skywalk from the south elevator, directly to the museum. For discounted parking, tickets must be validated at the museum. Bus/Metrorail services
C (103) From 41st. Street, Miami Beach via Collins and Washington Avenue to Miami Downtown Government Center. Every 20 mins.
S 119 From Sunny Isles Beach, North and South Beach via Collins Ave to Miami Downtown Government Center. Every 15 mins. Driving Directions:
From Miami Beach: Exit Miami Beach on 1-95 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) or 3-95 (McArthur Causeway) to I-95 south. Exit at NW 8th St (Exit 3B Port of Miami). Turn left onto NW 2nd St and then turn right onto NW 2nd Ave for one block.
From the north: Exit at NW 8th St (Exit 3B Port of Miami). Turn left onto NW 2nd St and then turn right onto NW 2nd Ave for one block.
From the south: Exit onto NW 2nd St (Exit 2B). Turn right onto NW 2nd St and then right onto NW 2nd Ave for one block. Address and Contacts:
The Historical Museum of Southern Florida
101 West Flagler Street,
Miami, FL 33130.
T: 305.375.1492
EMail -info@hmsf.org
Link to Historical Museum of Southern Florida
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