Defining Miami’s cultural landscape
Most of us are familiar with Vizcaya’s extraordinary bayfront house and gardens. This beautiful estate has defined Miami’s cultural landscape for over 100 years. But just across South Miami Avenue is a lesser-known, but equally impressive part of our community’s history waiting to be discovered—the Vizcaya Village. Today we embark on a plan to restore the Village to create vibrant new programs for all of Miami-Dade County to enjoy.
new Village Cafe
Discover the Vizcaya Village Café, where historic charm meets fresh, local flavor.
The cafe, located in the beautifully restored Superintendent’s House, is managed by A Joy Catering and offers a relaxing setting to enjoy delicious bites inspired by Vizcaya’s storied past.
Upcoming Programs
$5 Sunday Wellness ClassesRepeating Event
Krik! Krak! Dance-A-Story for All Ages: Vizcaya Village Night Market
Vizcaya Late | Remembrance with Voices of the River of Grass
Rooted in Miami’s history
The Vizcaya Village was the working part of the estate and we are revitalizing it to tell new stories about our community’s history and to offer innovative new programs.
Sheltered under large banyan trees, the Vizcaya Village features 11 architecturally significant buildings on 12 acres. Built in 1916 to make Vizcaya self-sufficient, the Village included staff quarters, a garage and workshops, barns, and greenhouses and fields that supplied fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables. The Village restoration will realize the full potential of Vizcaya as a cultural hub through year-round innovative programming and green space for residents and visitors.
Just steps from public transit and the future Underline, the Vizcaya Village will welcome pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, school groups, families, those who want to learn, and those looking to connect with nature. No matter your interest, Vizcaya Village will be THE place to gather and connect like never before.
Restoring Vizcaya Village
Vizcaya Village will infuse our vibrant community with enriching activities in an inspiring space. To bring this vision to life, the space is undergoing an extensive multiphase restoration project to revitalize historic buildings and create new spaces for community engagement and gathering. [Updated 10.2024]
Phase I A & B Completed!
- Vizcaya welcomes the public to enjoy the west side of the campus, a space full of historic architecture and native and edible plants.
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Inside the newly restored Superintendent’s House, the Vizcaya Village Café is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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As part of the weekly Sunday farmers market (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), urban farm programs are underway together with community partners.
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Access to the Village on 32nd road is now open on Saturdays and Sundays to welcome neighbors, pedestrians and cyclists, with a direct link to the Metrorail and Underline.
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The historic Paint Shop has been restored and acts as the new base for horticultural operations.
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Along a new privacy wall bordering the Bay Heights neighborhood is ia beautiful landscape inspired by the Village’s original Pine Rockland habitat. The native pine trees and other specimens planted can be enjoyed by the community on a new nature path.
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A new, always–in–flower garden that tests roses for growth in South Florida’s climate is planted – one of only two in the State – and it’s framed by beautiful native plants.
Vizcaya gratefully acknowledges the support of Miami-Dade County through a General Obligation Bond and the National Park Service with a Save America’s Treasures grant, both of which are vital to advancing Phase IA & B of Vizcaya Village.
Phase II
- Restore five village buildings that include: Dairy Barn, Chicken House, Stable, Wagon Shed, and Farmhouse.
- Create new programs for students and families in the historic Farm Quadrangle.
- Establish archival exhibits and a reference library in the Farmhouse.
- Invite the public to participate in the museum’s professional activities at a conservation lab in the Chicken House.
- Construction documents are in progress.
Phase III
- Relocate visitors to the Village Garage and establish exhibits that tell the story of Vizcaya’s past, present and future.
- Reconfigure the driveway that guides visitors through the newly repurposed parking lot and guides them to the new visitor arrival in the Village Garage.
Phase IV
- Build a new “Community Courtyard” with public amenities near the east edge of the Village.
- Refurbish and landscape parking lot.
- Build additional greenhouses to accommodate site-wide horticulture needs.
- Build workspaces along the west edge.
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
The future is bright at Vizcaya Village. Explore the photo gallery below to envision this dynamic community space.
THE VIZCAYA VILLAGE
See historic photos and photos from recent programs and events in the Vizcaya Village.
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