Miami Center for Architecture & Design might be Miami's best kept secret. I attended a private…read moreevents there and then signed up for the mailing list. First off, as an event space it's great. It's a beautiful, sophisticated room, perfect for small weddings, art openings or corporate mixer type things, just to name a few. Second, I'm not an architect, but I love Miami and architecture:design in general so signing up for the mailing list has proven to be a great way to learn about cool goings-on. So far I've attended an architectural tour of Downtown and seen a great DJ play on a Friday evening. This is why I love Miami.

From the owner: The Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD) is the place for everyone interested in design…read moreand the built environment. Come visit us to learn about Miami's architecture, culture and events, as well as to see our exhibits and participate in our many programs.

A very pleasant store in the heart of lil Havana. They offer plenty of art pieces. They offer…read moresections with separate galleries for different artists. Definitely worthy of a look.

The Futurama 1637 Art Building was established in 2011 with the mission to advance the arts in…read moreLittle Havana. Local artists can rent a space to create and showcase their art and sell it. The building has room for 12 artists studios and 5 offices. They hold monthly events that include outreach programs, live music, and business networking. I popped in during a recent visit to Little Haiti to do a little Mother's Day shopping. Parking is somewhat difficult to come by but I ended up finding a spot on the street several blocks away. I had a nice walk down Calle 8 and it was worth the extra effort to get here. On the day I visited only the first floor of Futurama was open but there was still a lot to look at. They have something for every budget from costume jewelry for a few dollars to art work that costs several hundred dollars. I saw tropical clothing, dominoes, mugs, crystals, magnets, and even Cuban coffee. I really loved Inna Malostovker Photographer. Her artistic perspective of nature is beautiful. Art fans and those who love artisan crafts should add Futurama to their list of places to shop in Little Havana.

Museum, noun, a place where one goes to learn about the past and to see old things. As it were, we…read moresaw a bank of payphones as we were leaving! As I get ready to write this review, I just realized, I had been coming to the history Miami Museum for a long time. From one of my first fourth grade field trips to their educational boat cruises around the bay presented by museum lecturer Dr. Paul George. However, this most recent visit was thanks to Farah and Yelp's invite for the "Waves of Change" exhibit opening night. This exhibit focused on Miami's history as a fashion capital especially when it came to beachwear. I had the chance to see the different historical eras, and see some models showing them. There was also an interactive station where people could come up with their own designs. On the note of the more things change the more they stay the same, there was a poster telling how Carl Fisher (the founder of Miami Beach) would send pictures of the beautiful Miami ladies in swimsuits to investors up north so they could come to Miami. So basically 1920s / 30s Thirst traps :) Some other notable exhibits included Polaroids of the Liberty City area, as well as general Miami scenery. The free drinks by Bacaradi (Coconut, Mango Chile & classic) made for a perfect happy hour vibe; of the passed bites, my favorites were the Thai chicken & the Arancini. Thank You again Farah & Yelp Miami for this fun Friday!

I've come to the History Miami Museum for events, openings, and just to peruse the gallery. I…read morereally love the open terrace outside before you walk in. It's beautiful architecture really makes you feel like you are part of historical Miami. And if you love all things Miami History, like me, this museum is just for you! Last time I was here was for the Walter Mercado exhibit which was amazing. We were also able to visit the other building which has more museum exhibits. This particular evening we came in through the courtesy of Yelp to the grand opening of the Waves of Style Swimwear through the Decades opening night event. The event had a drinks and passed bites and allowed you the opportunity to enter the museum and see the new exhibit on the second floor. A fantastic evening was had with my Yelp squad and the event was so much fun. A wonderful way to spend a night in Miami immersed in history and fun. I definitely want to become a museum member and purchase a membership.

In all the years that I lived in Miami, I never once visited Viscaya; I live in shame. Mostly…read morebecause when you're local the mentality is, "why pay to see a fancy house? you can drive by coral gables or south beach and see them for free". I will say, the grounds are absolutely delightful, especially if you go in the Springtime as we did where flowers are all in full bloom, that alone is worth the ticket price. The architecture is exquisite! A feast for the eyes in so many ways. When we came to visit, they were doing renovations. You could see the water damage on the roof and walls, probably caused by one of the many Summer storms, because of that the tickets were at a discount that day but we were still able to appreciate the beauty of Viscaya. There are two cafe's. One in the garden of the main house, and another across the street where farm animals use to be kept. Surprisingly, the food and drinks are reasonably priced. The day we were there, a wedding was going to take place and there was a lot of commotion going on. Fancy tables being set up, fine china, crystal glasses, the whole works. We asked a security guard how much it costs to have a wedding reception there and he said: "Just to rent the space, no tables, no nothing, starting price is 100k". So if you have 100k lying around, and plan to get married soon, this could be an option for you. Jokes aside though; I'd definitely visit again.

I have been here before but this time there was a lot of construction going on. I am glad to see…read morethat they are preserving the house for the future. We were able to see most of the rooms in the house and almost all of the garden. We were there the last week in April. The flowers were not popping as they were the last time I was there in July. I am not sure why that is. I do wish that they kept the ocean front a little cleaner. There has to be a way to clean up the sargasm and trash on a daily basis. Other than that, it was a great experience.

Wow, this little museum blew me away…read more CBS4 recently interviewed a member of the 2506 Brigade and after viewing the segment I knew I had to visit. It is free and you can plan to spend 1-2 hours there. I parked in the lot next to the museum which apparently is not theirs but the docent gave me a parking pass, otherwise there is street parking. The building was purchased by one of the brigade members in the 80's when the property foreclosed. They will be closing in December 2023 for a major renovation and upgrade. Currently there are only 2 rooms to the museum, a large library area as you enter and the room that houses all the artifacts. There are walls of pictures, in the center those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the conflict and on the side walls, those who have passed since. The docent, Julio, as well as another employee spent a lot of time with me individually telling me about the museum, some of the veterans as well as the chronology of the conflict. I learned more during my visit than I had in school. There were 2 of the veterans at the museum during my visit. They show a 20 minute excerpt of the documentary 'Veritas' which shows interviews with brigade members. I recommend visiting the Bay of Pigs museum, and I look forward to visiting once the renovations and upgrades are complete.

This is a place that will stay with you forever. A small place close to Little Havana has many…read morepictures and the names of our soldiers involved in the Bay Of Pigs Invasion. It's a free museum that wants its guests to learn what really happened to the American soldiers that were there in 1961. If one walks in, they could glance around and leave in a few minutes without being impressed. However, we received a guided tour, and we were almost late for our next tour because we were so interested in what we were learning that we could have stayed longer. My oldest son is a freshman in college, and my twin sons are juniors in high school. Along with my wife and I learned so much in an hour and a half, it was incredible. The tour took us around the back room using the numerous pictures to fill in the stories that were being shared. The day we were there, there were three gentlemen at the museum who participated in the invasion. We heard their first hand accounts of what they encountered leading up to the invasion what happened when they were captured by Castro (plus their feelings on why they thought they were captured) and what happened in captivity plus their life afterwards. We even saw some of their pictures of these men while they were prisoners. This museum is a place to learn history that isn't taught anywhere by people who were there. It is a free couple of hours that I will remember for probably the rest of my life. Anyone in Miami with an interest in our military or history needs to go here for an hour or two. There is free parking on the side of the museum in an open grass lot. Next time my family is in Miami, we will go here again just to thank these guys for their service to our country another time. More people need to know about this place!!!!

Cool venue with many food trucks around. Bohemian vibe with cushions to sit in or another area with…read moreswings hanging from the trees. Theres also a large dj booth in the center with a lot of space for dancing. I went for a vegan food event but it looks like it would be a cool spot to come hang out, have a few drinks, and chill. Its an open space though so I would not recommend is once the temperature starts to rise.

Amazing place to relax and enjoy my kids ! Corn hole game, swings , food trucks , art from local…read moreartist ! Amazing place

If you haven't been to Cubaocho, have you really been to Little Havana or Calle Ocho?…read more This cultural institution is the most fun place you can go to in any time of the day including the morning. You will most likely encounter blaring Cuban music either from speakers or a live band throughout the bar and restaurant that are heavily decorated with Cuban memorabilia. There is so much chaos in the decor, but it's hard to care since you have so much to do. You obviously need to get a Mojito or three, and fall into step with all the other patrons who will inevitably begin dancing if they aren't already dancing. Whatever drinks with rum or tequila and fresh fruit juices that your taste buds fancy, the bar will make it happen for you. If you're on a crawl of Calle Ocho or are looking for an excuse to do so, make sure to come by here for the before, during or after! I'll see you there.

Sunday. June 22, 2025. Afternoon…read more This place has everything! Two bars, a full humidor, stage for performances, paintings everywhere and a museum. Vintage Sinatra photo over the secondary bar. There are cool paintings and memorabilia to see all over this spacious bar/restaurant/musuem/performance center/cigar store. Very eclectic place to visit. We hit up this place during happy hour. From 4-8 PM, they have $6 beers, $8 Cuba Libres, $10 Mojitos and croquetas. They are very friendly inside and the paintings are vibrant and fun. We were told that all the paintings inside are for sale. They had a wonderful four man band playing music at the front. We had beers before dinner and more here after dinner. I would definitely visit here again during happy hour. Give yourself some time to explore all the paintings and memorabilia in here. A very fun, eclectic place.

Go!!!! You must go! We had a great time looking at everything…read more So much fun. So many interesting things to look at and ponder.

If by museum one is referring to a location that shows off the past, this should not be a museum…read morebecause erotica is something that shouldn't go away. I came (pun intended) here this past Saturday as the first stop of the Vibration pub crawl along Washington Avenue the location to pick up the ticket. The organizers at the front desk by the entry and a good variety of red and chocolate wines as well as a cocktail. I enjoyed both of the wines with the red being a good social lubricant. As far as the museum, it occupies two floors. The ground floor had a Kama Sutra sandbox bed (with art engraved on the bed posts). There were also a few engravings as well as a live music show as part of the pub crawl. The second floor of the museum had mostly books and paintings.

I attended a training course and they took us here for a field trip. I'm truly happy I attended. I…read moredidn't know a museum was built here. I remember the marketplace, but this new addition is worth the visit. There is so much history that must be preserved and taught. I learned so much. I remembered learning about the different Haitian flags, but seeing them brought history to life for me. They have art displays and exhibits. They have a learning center there too, which is really cool. They have after-school and summer school programs. If you can donate to them. This is a wonderful place for the community and culture, so let's keep supporting. This place is worth visiting

I came to educate myself re Haitian culture and history. It was actually a wet, coldish (for Miami,…read moreie 69!) Winter Sunday - and it was raining, but whatever that's not gonna stop me. The historical building still looks a little jaded. I could only see it from the outside as it was shut, whether the reason was covid or a Sunday I am not sure. Anyway - here is some information I found regarding Haitian history in Miami - fascinating reading. https://www.eater.com/a/mofad-city-guides/miami-haitian-history ------------------------ And here is some information I found regarding the center - "The mission of the City of Miami's Little Haiti Cultural Complex is to present and preserve Afro-Caribbean cultures' inspire the next generation of leaders and leverage arts and culture as tools for transformation and community building." The Little Haiti Cultural Complex provides a large gallery space for local and non-local artists to exhibit, including space for opening receptions and social gatherings. Its Caribbean Marketplace offers authentic Haitian art and crafts for sale, and holds special events in its large 9,000 sq. ft. space. The Caribbean Marketplace is also an official visitor's center for the Greater Miami's Convention and Visitor's Bureau. https://littlehaiticulturalcenter.com/ Little Haiti Cultural Complex 212-260 NE 59th Terrace Miami, FL 33137

I love a nice movie theater with comfy reclining chairs and a great food menu that elevates the…read morewhole experience. Ordering from the seats and having the items delivered is wonderful so you never have to miss a minute of the movie when you want a snack or a meal even. Everything is seemless and efficient. The cinema is nice and clean. Even has a nice lounge area to enjoy if you're early or would like to grab a bite and drink after your movie. I do wish they had some merch for the Michael movie which I didn't see. But I'll be back for sure.

This movie theater is a swanky vibe! From lounge areas on the different floor levels to great promo…read moreprops to advertise the movies I was so impressed! You can order your refreshments directly from your seat and the servers bring it to you at the beginning of the film. The seats recline and the sound system is amazing. I highly recommended seeing a film here!