ENGAGING SCHOOL GROUPS IN LEARNING

ENGAGING STUDENTS SINCE 1953

Welcome to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, where education meets inspiration! Our school programs offer a unique opportunity for teachers to immerse their students in the rich history and captivating beauty of Vizcaya, a National Historic Landmark.

From engaging guided tours to hands-on learning experiences, discover how the museum can enhance your classroom curriculum and ignite a passion for art, history, and nature in your students.

STUDENT AND TEACHER EXPERIENCES

Baynanza 2023 logo

Baynanza celebrates Biscayne Bay and its significance throughout March and April. On April 13, 2024, thousands of volunteers will gather to clean the shoreline at over 30 locations. Since Baynanza’s inception in 1982, volunteers have collected over one million pounds of trash from Biscayne Bay’s shoreline.

Miami-Dade County and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens invite all Miami-Dade County elementary, middle, and high school students to participate in the design contests for Baynanza 2024 by creating an original design that portrays Biscayne Bay and its unique natural environment. Contest details are linked  below:

During Baynanza, an annual tradition that celebrates our Biscayne Bay, thousands of commemorative stickers, posters, and t-shirts are distributed for free to the participating volunteers and partner organizations. Three winners will be selected, and the first-place winner will have the honor of seeing their design featured as part of Baynanza 2024!

For more information on Baynanza, click below.

Students learn about the history of Vizcaya in the forecourt in front of the Main House.

Immersive and Engaging Experiences

Tours are guided experiences designed to engage students in learning through inquiry-based, object-based, peer-to-peer discussions, and hands-on activities.  Tours for 2nd-12th grade students may be reserved for the Main House and Gardens, are presented in English, and last two hours.

Tour Options

Visit the Main House and Gardens to understand how Vizcaya was enjoyed and experienced by staff and guests of James Deering. Students will learn about life in 1910s Miami through this interactive tour.

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Discover Vizcaya’s collection and artistic traditions through exploration and artmaking. After, students will practice “plein air painting” through a watercolor painting activity in the gardens.

Below is a pre-visit activity you can do with your studets in the classroom:

Discuss preservation and adaptations while learning about South Florida’s native habitats through this tour of Vizcaya’s natural communities. Students will record their observations of flora and fauna with their own nature sketchbooks.

Below is a pre-visit activity you can do with your studets in the classroom:

Discuss Vizcaya’s unique design and immerse in concepts of architecture, engineering and geometry through hands-on activities and exploration.

Below is a pre-visit activity you can do with your studets in the classroom:

Learn about Vizcaya’s cultural exchange and discover how South Florida’s geography contributed to the shaping of Vizcaya. Students will become explorers as they participate in a scavenger hunt using maps and compasses.

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Students will learn about Vizcaya’s rich agricultural history and explore concepts related to planting, harvesting, and food production in this hands-on experience. This experience takes place at the historic Vizcaya Village.

Make a Reservation

Plan your visit including group size, rates, options, dates and times and review Vizcaya’s school group policies and procedures.

After planning your group’s visit, complete the online form to request a reservation.

Two adults with a Vizcaya Learning Program Facilitator in the Center Island building a structure with small wooden building pieces.

Teacher Workshops

Teacher workshops at Vizcaya are designed to fulfill the requirements of the Florida state educational standards and enhance the learning experience for students. Participants will receive a free field trip to return with their students.

Upcoming Workshops

Three children working on a project at a table in the Main House courtyard during a summer camp field trop to Vizcaya.

Visit Vizcaya This Summer!

Vizcaya welcomes camps and youth groups throughout the summer. Participants will enjoy immersive and engaging tour experiences about art, history, and the environment.

Summer Camp Visit Options

Visit again in January for the latest summer tour offerings!

Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit including group size, rates, options, dates and times and review Vizcaya’s youth group policies and procedures.

After planning your group’s visit, complete the online form to request a reservation.