{"id":161905,"date":"2023-07-17T07:05:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T07:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=161905"},"modified":"2023-07-17T07:05:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T07:05:05","slug":"discover-miamis-museums-culture-at-no-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/discover-miamis-museums-culture-at-no-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Miami&#8217;s Museums: Culture at No Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step into Miami&#8217;s vibrant art scene without breaking the bank! This summer, enjoy an artistic adventure with our guide to Miami&#8217;s free museums.<\/span><\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Miami's art museums offer a diverse range of free cultural experiences for locals and tourists alike.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The Bass, de la Cruz Collection, and El Espacio 23 provide unique 'pay-as-you-wish' or free entry to their art exhibits.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The Frost Art Museum, ICA, Lowe Art Museum, NSU Art Museum, P\u00e9rez Art Museum, and The Wolfsonian \u2013 FIU consistently offer free access or specific days of free entry.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2><b>Your Ultimate Guide to Miami&#8217;s Free Museums: Experience Art and Culture for Less this Summer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/black-queer-miami-history-celebrated-in-unique-exhibition\/\">Miami shines bright<\/a> with an eclectic mix of art museums, many of which open their doors without a price tag attached. The scorching summer months are the perfect opportunity for locals to dive into the city&#8217;s cultural offering. As the city winds down from the bustling tourist season, the quiet tranquility provides an unmatched museum experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s embark on a journey to discover the hidden treasures that Miami&#8217;s museums offer for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pay-as-You-Wish at The Bass<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn&#8217;t an error, The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach, despite having a standard admission of $15, has temporarily transformed into a &#8216;pay-what-you-wish&#8217; model. While they currently showcase two galleries, the museum promises more exhibitions on the horizon. Until August 17th, show your support for this non-profit by paying an amount of your choice, and immerse yourself in an art-filled summer afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The de la Cruz Collection: A Private Art Haven<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz have been art enthusiasts for 30 years, opening their home to the public for artistic appreciation. In 2009, they established the de la Cruz Collection in the Design District, enabling public access to their extensive contemporary art collection year-round, absolutely free!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>El Espacio 23: A Hidden Gem in Allapattah<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a secret not known to many &#8211; real estate tycoon and art collector Jorge P\u00e9rez has a contemporary art space named El Espacio 23. Showcasing a fascinating collection of Cuban art, the gallery offers free entry, with prior appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step into Miami&#8217;s vibrant art scene without breaking the bank! This summer, enjoy an artistic adventure with our guide to Miami&#8217;s free museums.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    \n<h3><b>Always Free &#8211; The Frost Art Museum<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Frost Art Museum at Florida International University is a free haven for art lovers. The recent exhibition &#8220;Draw: Point to Point&#8221; showcases the drawing prowess of South Florida-based artists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Institute of Contemporary Art: Making Art Accessible<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the realm of non-academic, non-privately funded museums, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) stands out. ICA\u2019s mission is to promote accessibility, hence, they have kept their doors open to the public for free. They also offer free workshops for kids as part of their Family Sundays series.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami: Free Diversity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lowe Art Museum offers a diverse collection of contemporary and ancient artworks for free. From Banksy to Picasso, from modern-day Japanese ceramics to Native American art, this place has it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>NSU Art Museum: Celebrating Art and Culture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Fort Lauderdale, the NSU Art Museum extends free admission on the first Thursday of each month. It&#8217;s a perfect place for pop culture fans who enjoy a mix of celebrity, fashion, and spirituality-infused Haitian art.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The P\u00e9rez Art Museum: Miami\u2019s Flagship Art Center<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors can enjoy Miami\u2019s flagship <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art museum<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for free every second Saturday of the month. They also offer free art kits and family-friendly workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Wolfsonian \u2013 FIU: Art for Locals<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of Miami Beach, The Wolfsonian, run by Florida International University, gives free access to Florida residents and university affiliates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immerse yourself in Miami&#8217;s vibrant art scene and create lasting summer memories, all without costing a dime!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10028,"featured_media":162017,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[410],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-161905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-and-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161905"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10028"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161905\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/162017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}