When visiting Miami this area is definitely worth adding to your list. It's literally a graffiti…read morefilled street art open air gallery filled with colorful, creative works on every corner and alleyway. They're plenty of eateries and shops to step inside and cool off and recharge along the way. You can easily spend half and day just taking it all in. They also offer guided tours but we chose to experience it at our pace. If staying downtown or just passing through this would defined be a must do to get a glimpse of the Miami culture, food and vibe. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

During my previous two visits to Miami, I'm not sure why I never made it here. While researching…read morenew places for this trip, the moment I saw a picture of Wynwood Walls, I knew I had to experience it in person. It is a world-renowned outdoor museum featuring, massive, constantly rotating, and vibrant street art from global artists. Founded in 2009, this walkable, family-friendly destination is surrounded by over 70 art galleries, boutiques, and cafes in the Wynwood Arts District. Wynwood is the street art district of Miami and possibly the most colourful neighbourhood in the world. Every single wall is a new experience. The talent, the detail and the bright, bold colors - amazing! Wynwood is a neighborhood just north of Downtown Miami and in between the two freeway bridges to South Beach. It was an industrial area for years, but developers revamped the place and now the warehouse buildings draw tourists in from all over the world to see the beautiful art. It was previously known as Little San Juan (El Barrio) because many people from Puerto Rico lived there, but since the area has been gentrified, it is less so. Parking: my suggestion, Park at 'Artem Apartments Garage/ Premium Parking - P2515' and walk 10 minutes.

Were you guilty of walking past? Did you overlook?…read more World-renowned artist Daniel Poppers sculpture called "Lumen" is permanently displayed at the entryway at Society Wynwood. The 30 foot sculpture is covered entirely in cracked tile mosaics. It is located in the heart of Wynwood. Definitely worth of a look. I was sad to see a homeless man napping, but this is a sign of the times. Daniel stated, "This piece is deeply inspired by Wynwood's vibrant history and creative spirit, with organic, vine-like structures symbolizing the hidden energy and resilience beneath the city's surface. The name 'Lumen' reflects those unseen connections--like the internal channels in plants--that are essential yet often overlooked."

I was wandering Wynwood when I couldn't help but notice Lumen, a 30 foot tall public art…read moreinstallation by Daniel Popper. You can find it in front of Society Wynwood, an apartment building. Lumen was unveiled during Miami Art Week on December 4, 2024. I have been a fan of Daniel Popper ever since he created the popular Thrive near the Wharf in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. Popper is a Cape Town artist and sculptor known for his large scaler installations at music festivals like the Electric Daisy carnival and special events. Lumen is Latin for opening. Both the name and vine like like elements on the sculpture are inspired by Wynwood. At night the sculpture comes alive with projection mapping over the cracked tiles covering it. About the piece Popper has said "The word 'lumen' has layers of meaning. In botany, it refers to the cavity within a cell--where life flows, grows, and evolves. In this piece, LUMEN becomes a portal, a symbol of inner space and connection, inviting us to step into new worlds, both within and beyond ourselves. This piece is deeply inspired by Wynwood's vibrant history and creative spirit, with organic, vine-like structures symbolizing the hidden energy and resilience beneath the city's surface. The name 'Lumen' reflects those unseen connections--like the internal channels in plants--that are essential yet often overlooked. By day, the cracked tile mosaic will highlight the handmade quality, while at night, projection mapping will bring it to life, blending traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation. It's an honor to contribute to the artistic legacy of Wynwood, a place that has inspired me and so many others." I love Daniel Popper's work and Wynwood is the perfect setting for this monumental piece.. This sculpture is the perfect backdrop for photos and other peoples artistic expression.

Amazing! What a place to see beautiful pieces of art at the gallery located in Wynwood, also known…read moreas Miami's art district. It has a very modern design and decor. I enjoyed viewing all of the unique pieces of art and collections. The gallery frequently changes its artwork and exhibits. I was greeted with kindness and knowledge by the gallery team. A must go to explore and immerse yourself in quality art. I definitely will be back when I am in the Miami area of Wynwood.

If there is something Wynwood doesn't lack of is art in all shapes and colors. I love all the art…read moregalleries opening in this area. The Wall Art Gallery is not the exception and I enjoy their art collection. While pricing is kind of prohibitive, it costs nothing to enjoy the fine art they have. Looking forward to my next time at this place to see if they have refreshed their collection. All in all, I appreciate the work of those artists and the Wall Art Gallery for offering a place to exhibit those.

If you are coming to Miami, and your calendar is manageable, make your visit land on Second…read moreSaturday. If you make it on Second Saturday, well, all galleries are open late, and many galleries offer free drinks. Many galleries also have cash bars, if you really want to hang. If you like walking around, this could be a problem. The streets are packed with art lovers. If you like to sit down, this could also be a problem. It's overcrowded, and finding a seat may be a hard commodity to find, but don't lose hope. If you come to Second Saturday, you'll have fun.

Had a great day with my family during the wynwood event! I'm a Miami lyfer and I love what wynwood…read morehas become, also excited for the future development that's in store for this downtown area. If ever vacationing in Miami must come by to check out art, food, and culture!

Raw concrete floors..exposed high roof joists and white concrete walls. Throw in dim overhead…read morelighting with a few strategic spotlights and voila you're in Now gallery. I ventured a block east of the main 2nd Avenue track after receiving a flier for an event at an adjacent space, and I ventured in to enjoy this months exhibit: sculptures made out of old books! Highlight of the exhibit seemed to be books arranged in a DNA double helix..deep stuff...cool space!

Collecting art in Miami, I am well-acquainted with Now Contemporary Art for many years; and, have…read moreacquired several pieces along the way. In the last year, the gallery has moved and restructured its representation, all for the better. The new space, though smaller, is more visually functional. It's open and airy, with high ceilings, natural light and expansive walls that bring out the best in the works featured. The gallery specializes in artists employing clever use of unconventional materials to generate exciting and quirky art works. Example, cubed wood to mimic pixilated animal sculptures, melted and mutilated manga dolls, cut comic book pages collaged in optical patterns, lego blocks arranged in to architecture, paintings of amusing and happy plasticine figurines in social arrangements, buttons kinetically arranged with fishing line to create 3 dimensional imagery, carved books et al. All fun and aesthetically whimsical. The uniquely original art is presented by Pablo Dona, the gallery owner/director, a passionate and charming dealer, sells the art he loves and wants to collect for himself. Now Contemporary is among the galleries that have elected to remain in Wynwood and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday with both on site and street parking. The art is family friendly, as is the gallerist.

I was traveling through Wynwood and found Joen and his beetle! Very cool to see. Joen was made…read morein 2019 and has had a rough time here. Worn and loved and tagged in the art district. There was plenty of parking and the Wynwood district is awesome to see all the art murals around. I'm glad I got to visit him.

Traveled with a large group of International students. Spotted the sculpture and stopped to take a…read morephoto. Amazing sculpture.

I have always wanted to explore the old RC Cola Plant in Wynwood. RC Cola had its origins in…read moreGeorgia just like Coca-Cola but it never became as popular. The building is open sometimes for tours and as an event space. It was closed the day I finally had the chance to come by but I still was able to enjoy all of the art painted on the outside of the building. In 1905 RC (Royal Crown) Cola was founded by Claud Adkins Hatcher, a Columbus, Georgia pharmacist who enjoyed creating soft drinks in the basement of his family's wholesale grocery business. The company was originally called Union Bottling Works. Royal Crown Ginger Ale was the first flavor followed by Royal Crown Strawberry, Royal Crown Root Beer and Chero-Cola. One day Hatcher overheard a route salesman describe a competitors tall bottle as being knee high which inspired him to create the Nehi line of fruit flavors in 1924. These included orange, grape, root beer. By 1925 the name of the company had been changed to Chero-Cola Co. and there were 315 plants in 14 southern states for bottling Chero-Cola and Nehi. In 1928 the company changed its name again to the Nehi Corporation because of the popularity of the fruity soft drinks. Things were going along well for the corporation until the Great Depression and the stock market crash of October 1929. Business finally began to stabilize by the 1930's but Hatcher passed away suddenly at the age of 46 on December 31, 1933. His will provided for the establishment in 1938 for the Pickett and Hatcher Educational Fund named after his good friend Devitt Pickett. The fund offered college educations to students who couldn't otherwise afford them. The fund is still operating today benefitting thousands of college students. Hatcher was succeeded by Vice President H.R. Mott who led the company to profitability in the 1940's by streamlining operations and cutting expenses. In 1946 celebrities such as Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Joan Crawford advertised for the company. In 1955 the name of the company was changed to Royal Crown Cola Company. In 1961 they made a breakthrough with a diet cola that tasted good and had no aftertaste. Diet Rite Cola took the company to new heights until cyclamate, the low calorie sweetener used in the soda was banned in 1969. 1975 brought to the public the popular ad campaign "Me and my RC." In 1980 the first caffeine free RC cola was introduced and in 1983 Diet Rite was eventually reformulated with NutraSweet. In 1984 RC Cola was bought by Chesapeake Financial Corporation an affiliate of Victor Posner and the headquarters was relocated from Atlanta, Georgia to Miami, Florida. An unfavorable court ruling against Posner spelled the end of RC Cola and it closed down in 1993 due to financial mismanagement. After becoming abandoned, the building began attracting graffiti. Today the RC Cola building is a focal point of the prestigious Art Basel held every December. It has appeared in the movie 2Fast2Furious. The plant is now owned by the Mana Urban Arts Project nd it is used for parties, festivals, events, and trade fairs. Art pieces painted there are under the curation of the Bushwick Collective. A full list of upcoming events can be found online.

My favorite WMC/MMW Party is Above and Beyond at the Old RC Cola Plant. Great venue for such great…read moremusic. Easy to navigate and walk around. Open air parties are my favorite and even better when weather is cool at night. Nothing sucks more than being packed like sardines feeling all hot and sweaty. Not here!

Arlo Hotel is more of minimalistic / millennial / Gen Z type hotel, where you contact the front…read moredesk via text message and the rooftop bar is a party on weekend, making rooms on the 8th floor super loud in the evenings. Rooms are clean and roomy. Gym is pretty large and has pelotons. They provide nespressos in room, earplugs, and 2 cans of water a day.

this is a prime location for visiting the wynwood area. it has rooftop pool, lonby im the bar and…read moreis great walking distance to a lot of cafes and clubs. the staff was overall kind, but i felt like the rooftop staff was very standoffish and not very friendly. but maybe it was an off day. the friends who i was with also felt the same way. besides that, the hotel is great to visit or stay. c.

Great golf cart tour by actual artist who knows the history, the artists and the art. All of the…read moreart. She gave us a ground level review. Very detailed and insightful.

I loved this. the tour guide had work on the route too. As an artist I love looking and…read morelearning and finding a place where this is part of the landscape was inspiring. no banksy that they knew of, but thats ok. this is about an hour, and my friend is handicapped, so it worked out well. you meet in front of the graffiti museum, and there is plenty to look at and photograph. beautiful. knowing that every oct they have a street fair to celebrate this, and they re do the walls every few years makes this the perfect return visit spot. Love to come in october for the street fair.

Absolutely love this activation, I go every year they do the popup in Miami. If you don't have kids…read moreyou might want to try to go during a time where it'll be less kids around. If you do have kids, they will have a great time. I love showcasing the best of Miami so find me on IG to see more @chloexmorgann

This exhibit was so much fun!!! Located at Mana Wynwood…read moreConvention center, there is a private lot for it, but since it's located in Wynwood there is also plenty of street parking available. I came with a group of friends and we purchased our tickets online in advance and each adult ticket was about $56. They require time slots to ensure the exhibits are not over crowded at any point in time which we realized was very helpful while we were there. Once we entered the convention center, we made the line and were led into the first room and from then on we were able to walk into each next room at our own pace which was nice because we weren't being rushed despite the time slots on our tickets. There was at least one attendant in each room where the art exhibit was not meant to be touched or stood on. There were so many interesting photo and video opportunities throughout the exhibit. Which was awesome, but experiencing it is completely different (videos and pictures are not as fun. Some of the installations are interactive and of course this is a family friendly exhibit so that is something to keep in mind as there were a lot of children present and at moments it was very loud and rowdy. My only complaint is that the only way to get to the bathroom was either way the very beginning or very end of the experience, so if you needed to use the bathroom halfway through, you would have to walk through the entire museum to get to the restroom. At the very end there is a gift shop where they had tons of balloon art, toys and cute trinkets for purchase. They also had a seating area and a cafe with some sandwiches, pastries and refreshments. Overall a cool experience and I would recommend this to anyone with children, or someone looking for a cute date idea.