The Stories of Vizcaya

One of a kind Vizcaya’s Swimming Pool Grotto is one of the most distinctive and engaging spaces at the estate. It’s also easy to miss. The grotto is tucked away between the Vizcaya Café and Shop and the Orchidarium on the North side of the Main House. An indoor-outdoor space, half of the pool is

The Vizcaya Cafe and Shop has been fully remodeled and is now open for visitors to enjoy.

30 Years in the Making Nestled in the mangrove forest and along an estuary from Biscayne Bay, the Marine Garden is an immersive tropical experience. At the edge of Vizcaya’s formal gardens, urban Miami melts away and visitors encounter a more wild, natural Vizcaya. It was designed to store fish when James Deering spent winter

All donations made on Give Miami Day will go to the COVID Recovery Fund which helps to protect 100 years of history and for Vizcaya to continue serving the community.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has been awarded a $500,000 Save America’s Treasures matching grant in support of the restoration of the Superintendent’s House located in Vizcaya Village. The Superintendent’s House is one of 11 historic buildings found in the Village.
Among the vast landholdings that James Deering acquired when building Vizcaya was some property on Key Biscayne, which included the Cape Florida Lighthouse.

Ever wanted to climb aboard Vizcaya’s Stone Barge? Although the public does not have access to this space for conservation reasons, we are giving you an inside look at this space through a video mini-tour. Before we get into the history, let’s talk about what you’ll see in the video, which was shot during the

TOUR THIS SPACE | Behind-the-scenes tours are taking place in November and December 2021. Sign up for the waitlist and be the first to know when tickets go on sale. WAITLIST In honor of Preservation Month, we are taking a deep dive into Vizcaya’s pool. The Swimming Pool Grotto is one of the Vizcaya’s most

Vizcaya’s architectural drawings and construction photographs provide essential information about the estate.
Vizcaya has completed treatment of two pairs of ornate metal and glass light fixtures that adorn the south and east façades of the Main House.
Close-up of rare orchids in a greenhouse setting with text promoting a behind-the-scenes tour at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Visiting this Friday? Jump on this Exclusive Tour!

If you love orchids, you don’t miss this special behind-the-scenes tour on Friday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. Join Vizcaya’s own orchid specialist as we go inside the museum’s greenhouse to explore rare orchids and learn expert plant care tips.

Tickets are just $39 per person and include museum admission. Spots are limited, so reserve yours now!