The Stories Of Vizcaya
In a city of ceaseless reinvention, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens stands as a rare and timeless jewel—a sanctuary of history, artistry and wonder. For Miami native Beatriz Bolton, supporting Vizcaya is more than philanthropy; it is a personal calling to preserve the spirit of a place that defines Miami’s cultural soul. “Vizcaya was here before...
Swanee DiMare, a dedicated philanthropist and community leader has been instrumental in preserving Miami’s cultural treasures. Growing up in Coral Gables she has long admired Vizcaya as a place where history, art and nature come together. Since 2004 her involvement with Vizcaya has been particularly noteworthy helping to ensure this cultural landmark remains vibrant for...
In 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was honored to join the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program—an initiative led by the United States Botanic Garden and the American Public Gardens Association. This national program supports public gardens in fostering food education, sustainability, and hands-on growing experiences to address food insecurity across diverse communities. For Vizcaya, participation marks...
On February 27, 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, in partnership with Florida Organic Growers (FOG), hosted the 2025 Dinner for Farmers at the historic Vizcaya Village. The event brought together farmers, chefs, educators, and other key players in South Florida’s local food movement for an evening dedicated to honoring their contributions to urban agriculture and...
On the evening of February 12, 2025, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens became a living archive of history as elders from Little Bahamas in Coconut Grove gathered to share their stories. Through heartfelt recollections, tales of resilience, and reflections on the changing landscape of the Grove, this night with descendants of the Black Grove settlers and...
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is ever more vibrant with the exciting return of a one-of-a-kind 1916 Steinway & Sons Grand Piano. Originally commissioned by Vizcaya’s patron, James Deering, this extraordinary instrument has found its way back home after nearly a century away. A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship and Culture Crafted by the renowned Steinway & Sons...
On November 10, 2024, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens welcomed hundreds of enthusiastic guests to the grand opening of the new Vizcaya Village Café, marking a pivotal moment in the restoration of Vizcaya Village. The event was a resounding success, bringing together community members, urban agriculture enthusiasts, and local dignitaries, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniela Levine...
On October 23, 2024, Miami’s art community gathered at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens for the much-anticipated opening of Pastiche, a site-specific art exhibition by Miami artist Lauren Shapiro. The evening drew more than 300 guests to celebrate Vizcaya’s Contemporary Arts Program, the latest addition to the city’s vibrant art scene. Hosted in Vizcaya’s historic […]
...Vizcaya’s patron, James Deering, purchased a small painting from the Anglo-Florentine art dealer and collector, Arthur Acton (1873–1953) in 1914, which would decorate the guest bedroom known as Lady Hamilton, located in the North Tower. This oval-shaped painting shows two young women among architectural ruins engaged in conversation before one monumental marble vase that...
Helena Gomez, CuratorMay, 2024 This post offers new insights into the identities of two marble portraits by Josep Clarà in Vizcaya’s collection. An Artistic Legacy Vizcaya is home to two marble busts (figs. 1 and 2) by renowned Catalan sculptor, Josep Clarà (1878-1958). Unlike most objects on display at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, these sculptures...
