Miami is starting to develop a strong art presence with several museums, galleries, and cultural event nights. Many of the museums and other art/cultural organizations offer free events. Using Culture Shock, students 13-22 can by tickets to many cultural events for $5. For those 62 and older, there is the Golden Ticket. So there is no excuse…get out there and immerse yourself !
Museums
Miami Museum Month usually takes place in May. Many museums offer special events, discounted membership, or free admission.
Frost Art Museum admission is free
Miami Art Museum second Saturday’s of each month are free from 1-4
Miami Children’s Museum third Friday’s of each month are free from 3-9
Museum of the Americas second Friday’s of each month are free from 6:30-10
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) last Friday of each month free Jazz concert
Wolfsonian Fridays after 6:00 p.m. free
Art
In addition to all of the art you can find at the museums and various art galleries around town, you will often spot art in various spots you visit, since Miami has a very active Art in Public Places program.
ArtSouth second Saturday’s of each month are free
Coconut Grove Arts Festival takes place each February over President’s Day weekend
Fairchild Tropical Gardens first Wednesday of each month from June-November & several days in August are free
South Miami Art Festival takes place the last weekend in February, free
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
Music
Alliance Francais South Florida live Jazz third Wednesday each month, 7 p.m
Coral Gables Congregational Church
New World Symphony free concerts projected on 7,000 square foot wall
South Florida Bluegrass Association
Free Cultural Events
In addition to the freebies mentioned above, there are several “art walks” in various communities depending on the day of the week.
Coconut Grove Art Walk first Saturday of each month
Coral Gables Gallery Night first Friday of every month
Miami Beach Art Walk second Saturday of each month
Viernes Culturales last Friday of each month
Wynwood Art Walk second Saturday of each month
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