The Stories Of Vizcaya

Both house and garden at Vizcaya are embellished with metalworks, which while being functional, are also works of beauty. There are iron gates and grilles which date from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries. In addition to - and occasionally combined with - Vizcaya’s antique ironworks are contemporary pieces by Samuel Yellin (1885-1940).
Around the world, people are hunting for the largest living trees. In the United States, American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the US, has been leading this effort since 1940. Their Big Tree Program maintains a national register of the largest living specimens of American trees. Florida runs a similar program for

Quinceañera photo shoots are quite the tradition in Miami. Vizcaya is a place where people of diverse communities and backgrounds come together, and collectively shape its spirit. Vizcaya is featured in countless individual and communal memories, through the visitors who document their personal milestones and celebrations here. Milestone celebrations Generations of young women have used

“Going live in five, four, three, two…” Those were the words I heard right before every Beyond Vizcaya livestream session that would air. Once that count ended, it was my responsibility to introduce, engage, interview and ultimately bring to life the Miami stories we came to share for that day. There were no cuts, no

Vizcaya’s Main House sits only about 100 feet away from Biscayne Bay, making it especially vulnerable to flooding during hurricanes. In 2017, the storm surge from Hurricane Irma at nearby Dinner Key was six feet high and invaded Vizcaya’s formal gardens, which are only five feet above sea level. An unwanted intrusion Despite extensive protection,

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Miami’s incorporation by learning about the city’s history. In honor of this milestone, Vizcaya is coming together with other museums and partners to go LIVE on social media and share bits of Miami’s rich history with you. You can join the discussion LIVE on Facebook and YouTube. Livestream recordings will

This remarkable historic collection is now online, available for researchers or anyone who would like to view museum objects and archival materials up close with detailed information. It has been a long-term goal to provide online access to Vizcaya’s object and archival collections, and the pandemic lockdown made it possible to focus on this project.

Vizcaya is a tradition for Miami locals. We explore its gardens and halls to soak in local history. We celebrate quinces and weddings here and make it our own playground as children on fieldtrips. Yet, there’s a side of Vizcaya that even locals may not know – Vizcaya Village.

The Beyond Vizcaya team has partnered with HistoryMiami to make it even easier to share your Miami Stories. Through the links on our website, or by going directly to historymiami.org/miamistories/, you can upload a video, audio file, or written document about your very own Miami story. https://vimeo.com/556851979 HistoryMiami and Beyond Vizcaya The Beyond Vizcaya team

Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the ancient craft of blacksmithing. Join us on Thursday, June 3, for a live blacksmith demo in Vizcaya Village, where the estate’s own historic blacksmith shop is located. “The Guild: Urban Craft and Folk Art School” will be with us to lead the demo and discuss the

Promo for Vizcaya's secret doors tour, featuring a grand building, lush gardens, and ornate interior details.

Visiting this Friday? Check out the Secret Doors Tour!

Join this intimate tour of the secret and hidden doors found throughout the estate. This guided experience is only available for a limited time.

Tickets are $49 per person and include museum admission for the day. Reserve your spot online while they last!