GASTON LACHAISE’S PEACOCK COLUMNS
Gaston Lachaise Lachaise (1882–1935) joined the Vizcaya project in mid-1920 as the formal gardens were nearing completion. A prominent sculptor, he was commissioned to...
Read MoreVizcaya and Classical Antiquity
Every year, Vizcaya receives thousands of visitors who are intrigued by the array of historical décor and objects of centuries past. Upon entering the...
Read MoreThe Candelabra gets a Facial
The candelabra found in Vizcaya’s Living Room is an interesting object. It is mainly composed of 11 stackable elements, the oldest of which dates...
Read MoreGarden Centennial Brings Back Lost Elements
This is a landmark year for Vizcaya. The museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the formal gardens, which were completed in 1922. While...
Read MoreThe Making of a Legend: Bel Vizcaino
This larger-than-life stone sculpture dates to the eighteenth century and has been welcoming visitors to the entrance Piazza at Vizcaya since 1916, the...
Read MoreVizcaya Bell Pulls
Recaptured Memories and Modern Reinterpretations Lost Spaces and Stories of Vizcaya was an exhibition that commemorated Vizcaya’s centennial in 2016 by exploring the history...
Read MoreVizcaya’s Gone Digital
This remarkable historic collection is now online, available for researchers or anyone who would like to view museum objects and archival materials up close...
Read MoreAn Estate Manager’s Diary Shines Light on Miami History
One of the smallest items in Vizcaya’s archives contains oversized information about daily life in South Florida in the 1920s. Frank Landon McGinnis, Vizcaya’s...
Read MoreExploring Vizcaya’s Stone Barge during King Tide
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...
Read MoreHappy Days In Egypt
Vizcaya has a new offering for visitors on the first floor of the Main House. The “Happy Days in Egypt” exhibition is now displayed...
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