The Wolfsonian–FIU

A Miami Beach museum exploring the inventive and provocative character of the modern world

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  • Phone

    (305) 531-1001

  • Website

    wolfsonian.org

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    Art Gallery

Address

1001 Washington Ave (10th St) Miami Beach , FL 33139 United States

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Wi-Fi Free

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Artsy

This museum is one of the crown jewels of Miami curiosities. Founded by Miami philanthropist and passionate collector-wanderer Mitchell Wolfson in 1986 to house his ever-growing collection. Read more

Belen Estacio

Washington ave's best kept secret. This is my go to store for gifts for anyone and all occasions. My fave thing is to get cappuccino and browse their books for hours!

Travel + Leisure

Micky Wolfson’s object collection is meant to showcase the “persuasive power of art and design.” You’ll see propaganda posters by Ben Shahn, World’s Fair souvenirs, and mid-20th-century appliances .

Conrad Hotels & Resorts

Step away from the beach and discover installations exposing the core archeology of US industry and score sophisticated accessories and design journals from the gift shop Read more

Jody Wasbro

My discerning teenagers loved this space. They enjoyed learning about the history along the exhibit . The gift shop was a highlight as well .

Surface Magazine

It’s a one-stop shop with its boutique and café where museum goers can pick up kitsch-meets-cool wares, or enjoy a coffee . Read more

Anna Sotnikova

The collection is so small, doesn't worth 12$ per ticket. Come on Friday's evening for free. The building itself is beautiful example of art deco . Good gift shop .

???? Jackie

Fun, eclectic museum ! Saw it for free on a Friday night and then enjoyed a latte in the cafe .

The Ritz-Carlton

You already know the Wolfsonian boasts the best collection of design classics in Miami but sometimes its exterior is used an illuminated canvas for selected works. Watch this [wall] space.

Michael Figueiredo

Cool exhibits showcasing modern art . Free admission on Friday evenings too!

Let's Go

Free admission on Fridays from 6-9pm! Plus, if you prefer beautiful people to beautiful paintings , the price of an espresso will buy you hours of people-watching pleasure at Ocean Drive’s trendy cafes Read more

Art Directors Club

A museum nestled in the Art Deco District of Miami Beach where the ADC Design Night Celebration hosted by Oliviero Toscani will take place on Wednesday, April 3 from 6-10 PM.

Miami.com

According to the Wolfsonian, anything from propaganda posters and books to toasters and clocks, is a commentary on, and a product of, the times. Read more

Michael Teigen

The Wolfsonian-FIU is a museum located in the heart of historic Miami Beach, within easy walking distance of the world-famous Art Deco hotels . Its fascinating collection of objects from the modern era Read more

Martin Jonasson

Great art museum in a nice art deco building. A Miami Beach must.

Michael Boyle

Great on a rainy day. A beautiful curated collection. I would love to see it become America's V&A

Dennis Mancino

great eclectic collection and if you go on friday evening.. no charge!

Michael McDonald

This art gallery is an extension of FIU and is a great place to escape the Florida heat.

Ernie Hsiung

They have a cafe that serves soups and sandwiches which is actually pretty nice! They have wifi as well .

The Transit Navigator

Great museum that focuses much more on design advances than traditional art . See how the products we use everyday have progressed over the years!

VISU ARTISTS

Check out their design books , banned literature and exhibition catalogs in the cafe .

Luke

Must stop for any fan of modernism

Ross Guthrie

Go here insteaf od the Bass. The permanant exhibits are well put together. The two exhibitions "Speed" & "Green Porno" are great!

Doğuş Ören

Great collection of history of Miami.

Susan Gatzert-Snyder

Wonderful secret gem of a museum !!!!!!

Lana Loginov

Free on Friday

Jennie Armstrong

Fun museum in Miami, definitely a must-see!

Florida Grand Opera

Join our Young Artist for a #FREE concert this Friday (May 3 2013) http://ow.ly/kBpKz

Tati Heckert

É um belo museu que usa a evolução do design para mostrar a trajetória recente da espécie humana, um dos museus mais interessantes nos States.

Ines Baraille

Superbe musée où on apprend plus sur la période Art Deco ! À faire si on est de passage à Miami Beach !

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