The Rich and Forgotten History of Black Coconut Grove podcast is a collaboration between legacy residents of Coconut Grove, a small community in Miami, FL, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Through history, stories of triumph and perseverance and hopes for the future, as told by legacy residents, we’ll learn how heritage is powerful and empowers...
The Beyond Vizcaya team has partnered with HistoryMiami to make it even easier to share your Miami Stories. Through the links on our website, or by going directly to historymiami.org/miamistories/, you can upload a video, audio file, or written document about your very own Miami story. https://vimeo.com/556851979 HistoryMiami and Beyond Vizcaya The Beyond Vizcaya team...
Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient craft of blacksmithing. Join us on Thursday, June 3, for a live blacksmith demo in Vizcaya Village, where the estate’s own historic blacksmith shop is located. “The Guild: Urban Craft and Folk Art School” will be with us to lead the demo and discuss the...
Access to fresh, healthy food is a challenge many communities face. When Vizcaya first opened its doors in 1916, it had to create its own farm and village to ensure reliable access to quality food for its growing workforce. Join us on May 24 at 1:30 p.m. as we discuss the modern challenges around food...
As part of the Beyond Vizcaya storytelling project, Vizcaya will be hosting a livestream Tuesday (3/23) at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Marvin Dunn where he will share stories about Black migration, labor, cultural identity, and Miami during the Jim Crow Era. We’ll be exploring these topics through history, from the time before Vizcaya existed all...
As part of the Beyond Vizcaya storytelling project, State Senator Shevrin Jones will be chatting with us LIVE on March 10 at 3:30 p.m. He will be sharing his family’s story as Bahamian immigrants, the community he represents, and how growing up in Miami has influenced his identity. Join us in this live discussion as...
Preservation in Progress: Some areas may be under improvement during your visit.
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!
