Unlock the real story of Miami — from Tequesta settlements to Flagler's railroad empire and the Prohibition rum-running era — with a private expert-led tour inside the Smithsonian-affiliated HistoryMiami Museum.
What to expect
Set in downtown Miami's cultural quarter, this Smithsonian-affiliate houses over 2 million artefacts, from Seminole patchwork garments to original Flagler-era rail carriages. A private curator guides you through galleries dedicated to Miami's Cuban exile community, its 1920s land-boom architecture, and its evolution as a global city. Special access to the conservation lab or archival map room can be arranged. The museum's immersive 'Subtropical City' permanent exhibition is genuinely world-class.
Good to know
Located at 101 W Flagler St, downtown Miami — 10 minutes from PortMiami. Open Tue–Sun 10 am–5 pm. Pre-book private tours at least one week in advance. Combine with a walk along the Miami Riverwalk immediately outside the museum.