Historias de Vizcaya

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Vizcaya Gathers the Community to Share Stories of Climate Impact

MIAMI – Climate change is impacting us all, in ways we expected, and in surprising ways too. This coming August, people from all walks of life will gather at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens to share personal stories about the impact of climate change during the “Climate Against Humanity” program, which takes place in August 2022....

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VIZCAYA IS A 2022 BLUE STAR MUSEUM

VIZCAYA IS A 2022 BLUE STAR MUSEUM National Historic Landmark to offer free admissionto military personnel and their families this summer MIAMI – May 23, 2022 – Vizcaya announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this...

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Women tell the story of Black Coconut Grove

Vizcaya, as it was called, for the Basque pronunciation of “Biscayne.” It is a masterpiece....

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El Baile al Fresco de Vizcaya rinde homenaje al Centenario de los Jardines

Press Release: Posted November 23, 2021 MIAMI – Nov. 23, 2021 – The Vizcaya Ball made a big comeback this past Saturday, November 20, 2021. The sold-out gala welcomed 300 guests dressed in black-and-white attire inspired by Truman Capote’s 1966 “Party of the Century.” A staple on Miami’s social calendar, the goal-breaking event raised funds...

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New Podcast Highlights the Rich History of Coconut Grove’s Black Community

MIAMI – Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is proud to partner with local matriarchs to produce a new podcast highlighting the history and accomplishments of Coconut Grove’s Black community. Titled “The Rich and Forgotten History of Black Coconut Grove,” this three-episode series features stories from legacy residents of the neighborhood’s establishment and through their life experiences...

Preservación y conservación, Prensa

APT Bulletin features Vizcaya’s experience with Hurricane Irma

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most active, deadly, and destructive in history. By means of lessons learned from Hurricane Irma’s impact on Vizcaya, this paper explores the intersection of preparedness and mitigation, pragmatic strategies for bolstering site-specific readiness, and the merits of partnership between heritage practitioners, institutions, and their communities toward...

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The 64th Annual Vizcaya Ball to be held November 20, 2021

This year’s Vizcaya Ball will be like no other. Coined The Party of the Century, this Truman Capote 1966 Ball-inspired evening will be held in Vizcaya’s beautiful formal gardens....

Prensa, Sostenibilidad

Artnet News analiza cómo afecta el cambio climático a los museos

Dams, Floodgates, and Submarine Doors: Museums Are Spending Millions to Protect Their Art as Sea Levels Rise...

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Coral Gables Love talks with Vizcaya

I recently visited Vizcaya Museum & Gardens for the first time since the pandemic. I had forgotten how peaceful and energizing it is to walk around those beautiful grounds....