Live Stream from the Swimming Pool Grotto

Close up of Swimming Pool Grotto ceiling.

TOUR THIS SPACE | Behind-the-scenes tours are taking place in November and December 2021. Sign up for the waitlist and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

In honor of Preservation Month, we are taking a deep dive into Vizcaya’s pool. The Swimming Pool Grotto is one of the Vizcaya’s most iconic and also most vulnerable spaces. From soluble materials to environmental challenges, the Grotto faces a number of unique conservation issues that Vizcaya’s expert staff must battle on a continuous bases.

Watch & Learn!

If you didn’t catch the live stream, watch the reply on YouTube now. Former Vizcaya Conservator and current State Department Conservator Lauren Hall goes into the history and design of this immersive space and the many conservation challenges it faces.

She is joined by Jeff Guin, Vizcaya’s Director of Technology, to discuss how technology aids in the conservation and accessibility of this space, among other Vizcaya treasures.

SOUTENIR LA PRÉSERVATION DE VIZCAYA

Help preserve Vizcaya’s cultural treasures for future generations. Make an online donation today by clicking below.

 
Tour poster for Vizcaya's Rose Garden, featuring a stone fountain, vibrant pink roses, and lush greenery.

Visiting this Friday? Take the Tour!​

On Apr. 10 at 11:30 a.m., join us for Vizcaya’s Rose Garden Tour, a behind-the-scenes experience guided by the estate’s expert horticulturists.

Uncover the history, seasonal rhythms, and specialized care behind this iconic space.

🎟️ TICKETS: $24–$39; includes museum admission
Vizcaya Members: $10

A person in colorful traditional attire blows a conch shell in front of a building; text reads "Living Land Community Festival at Vizcaya Village Farmers Market.

🌿 This Sunday: Living Land Festival

Celebrate South Florida’s Indigenous communities with a day of culture, creativity, and connection. Enjoy live performances, storytelling, hands-on art activities, and a vibrant farmers market—all in one place.

🎟 FREE ENTRY | Mar. 29, 9 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Vizcaya Village (3250 S. Miami Ave)

A large historic mansion with formal gardens is framed by red ribbon. Text reads: "Stories Worth Sharing. A Membership That Lasts a Year. A Legacy That Lasts Forever.

Last-Minute Gift? We’ve Got You.

Need something meaningful right now? Send a Vizcaya Gift Membership instantly—beautiful, memorable, and delivered straight to their inbox.

Give a year of wonder, history, and shared experiences at Miami’s most iconic estate… with zero stress.

Large estate with manicured gardens, a fountain, and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens logo; overlaid text promotes membership and legacy with blue ribbon accents.

Give the Gift of Vizcaya This Holiday Season

Share a year of beauty, history, and meaningful experiences. A Vizcaya Gift Membership creates stories worth sharing—and helps preserve a Miami treasure for future generations.

Instant digital delivery. Perfect for holiday gifting.

A group of four people, two adults and two children, stand together outdoors with a "20% OFF Membership" sign overhead.

One-Day-Only: Our Last Sale of the Year

Give yourself or someone you love a gift that lasts long after Cyber Monday ends.

Membership pays for itself in just a few visits and digital delivery makes it the perfect gift—beautiful, meaningful, and instant.

BEFORE YOU BOOK: Learn about on-site construction .

Close-up of rare orchids in a greenhouse setting with text promoting a behind-the-scenes tour at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Visiting this Friday? Jump on this Exclusive Tour!

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!