A GUIDE TO VISITING VIZCAYA with children
At Vizcaya, we understand that planning an outing with children requires a bit more preparation. Please use this page as a guide to help your family discover the magic of this National Historic Landmark.
Here you’ll find useful information, such as maps and stroller information, as well as engaging activities and materials to help make Vizcaya equally fun for bigs and littles.
planning your visit
Where to Eat
The Vizcaya Café and Shop is located on the north side of the Main House, next to the Swimming Pool Grotto and across from the Orchidarium.
Visitors can enjoy grab-and-go food options and beverages as well as shop for gifts inspired by Vizcaya’s architecture, gardens and collections. Only guests who have purchased museum admissions have access to the Café and Shop.
The Café is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when the museum is open to the public. Click below to learn more and check out the menu.
Activities for Children
COLORING BOOK
Whether your child is an aspiring artist or just loves to color, the “Vibrant Vizcaya” coloring book helps open your little one’s eyes to the wonders of this intricate estate.
The coloring book can be downloaded and printed in advance of your visit. It can also be used as a digital resource on a mobile device in tandem with notetaking or coloring apps.
Poussettes
LA MAISON PRINCIPALE
- Due to the dimension of historic arches and doorways, only single strollers and strollers less than 25 inches wide may enter the Main House.
- Larger strollers are only allowed in the gardens. These may be left in the Entrance Loggia or outside the front entrance to the house.
- Veillez à éviter tout contact avec les portes, les murs ou les meubles.
- Note that the first floor of the Main House features a number of steps in different areas.
- Les poussettes ne sont pas autorisées au deuxième étage de la maison.
LES JARDINS
- Strollers are welcome throughout the gardens.
- Veuillez noter que le domaine présente une variété de terrains différents, y compris des sols coralliens, de l'herbe, du gravier et du sable, entre autres.
DAY CAMP
What are your children up to on teacher planning days? They could visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens for an exciting new Day Camp!
Through this unique drop-off opportunity, children can explore the historic estate in a supervised, educational setting that includes tours, art projects, games, and the exploration of Vizcaya’s natural beauty and habitats. Campers will tour the estate, make art, play games, and explore Vizcaya’s natural communities in a supervised, educational setting.
Ages are 5-12. Campers will be sorted into groups by their age range.
PRICING
The cost provided below is per child per day.
- Member Rate: $40
- Non-member Rate: $60
Space is limited to 50 spots per date. Save with a multi-day package. Email us for more information.
Vizcaya will also have a limited number of scholarships available to support inquiring families.
WAITLIST
Sign up for the waitlist by clicking the button below to be notified via email once Day Camp dates go on sale.
AVIS DE TOURNAGE ET DE PHOTOGRAPHIE
Les personnes qui visitent le domaine dans le cadre d'un programme scolaire ou d'une visite guidée peuvent être photographiées ou filmées dans le but de créer un contenu éducatif et de promouvoir le musée et ses programmes. Les invités, en particulier les enfants, qui ne doivent pas être photographiés doivent être signalés au responsable des programmes scolaires de Vizcaya ou à son équivalent dès leur arrivée au domaine. Nous vous remercions de votre coopération afin de garantir une visite sûre et agréable pour tous.
SCHEDULE:
DATES & THEMES | New dates coming soon!
Sign up for the waitlist by clicking the button below to be notified via email once Day Camp dates go on sale.
ITINERARY:
Here’s a sneak peek into a typical camp day with this sample itinerary:- 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Camper drop-off. Meet the educators!*
- 9:00-9:30 a.m.: Introductions and agenda review
- 9:30-10:30 a.m.: Explore the Main House
- 10:30-10:45 a.m.: Snack break
- 10:45-11:30 a.m.: Scavenger hunt
- 11:30-11:45 a.m.: Lunch and games
- 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Artmaking
- 1:30-2:00 p.m.: Share projects
- 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Outdoor games (chalk art, cyanotype art, jump ropes, 1920s-themed lawn games, etc.)
- 3:30-5:00 p.m.: Movie time!
- 5:00-5:30 p.m.: Pick-up with ID verification for authorized adults
AVIS DE TOURNAGE ET DE PHOTOGRAPHIE
Les personnes qui visitent le domaine dans le cadre d'un programme scolaire ou d'une visite guidée peuvent être photographiées ou filmées dans le but de créer un contenu éducatif et de promouvoir le musée et ses programmes. Les invités, en particulier les enfants, qui ne doivent pas être photographiés doivent être signalés au responsable des programmes scolaires de Vizcaya ou à son équivalent dès leur arrivée au domaine. Nous vous remercions de votre coopération afin de garantir une visite sûre et agréable pour tous.
SAVE WITH A
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
A Vizcaya Family Membership includes unlimited daytime admission for a year and pays for itself after the second visit.
Plus, you also save 20% OFF all community programs and enjoy tons of other perks. Click below to learn more.
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