The Miami Herald features Vizcaya and its efforts to combat climate change

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June 9, 2023

The Miami Herald

FAMED, PICTURESQUE VIZCAYA RAMPING UP AGAINST THE GROWING RISK OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Built on the edge of Biscayne Bay about 100 years ago, the lavish Italian renaissance-inspired Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of the most picturesque properties in South Florida. It’s also one of the most vulnerable to storm surge and sea rise. After Hurricane Irma in 2017, Vizcaya spent months and millions of dollars to clear debris and repair the gardens — which sit about four feet above sea level — that were filled with five feet of saltwater.

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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

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🌿 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)

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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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!