The Stories Of Vizcaya
If you’ve heard about Spectral Vizcaya and wondered about this installation’s origins, take a step back with us. Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo’s first project at Vizcaya was Arrangements for a Concrete Box, part of the 2015 exhibition, “Fantastical Vizcaya,” which celebrated the theatrics of the estate as envisioned by Paul Chalfin, Vizcaya’s Artistic Director. In that commission,
Imagine the music As you walk through the timeless halls of Vizcaya’s Main House, you might feel as if a soundtrack is playing in your head. As you go from room to and room and traverse different periods of time, that music might change. First, you may think you hear a harp playing Baroque music
With the “Vizcaya Coloring Book,” you can reimagine the estate in your own aesthetic. We have transformed archival and present-day photos into coloring pages that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Want to join the staff meeting from the Swimming Pool Grotto? Or go to history class in Vizcaya’s Living Room? These are just some of the options. Whether it’s your morning class or a staff meeting, you can make Vizcaya the backdrop of your next virtual meeting. The museum has made ZOOM backgrounds available for
The kitchen at Vizcaya, found on the second floor near the Breakfast Room, is one location on the Estate where guests can encounter the commonplace in this exceptional home. We don’t know if James Deering ever whipped up a midnight snack for himself, however, we do know that he employed a French chef to travel
Like many Gilded Age homes, Vizcaya has its share of hidden passages and doors. None of these can be seen during a regular visit or private tour, so the museum has created this special video tour to share its secrets with you. In Vizcaya's "Secret Doors" video tour, Deputy Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs
Commissioning creative talents to work with Vizcaya is as old as the estate itself. We continue that practice today with Spectral Vizcaya on February 26, 2021.
All donations made on Give Miami Day will go to the COVID Recovery Fund which helps to protect 100 years of history and for Vizcaya to continue serving the community.
Come meditate at Vizcaya, all from the comfort of your mobile device. Check out these two pre-recorded virtual classes for free.
The July 1917 edition of Architectural Review was published the summer after James Deering moved into Vizcaya. In dedicating an entire edition to the Estate, the editors showed the importance of Vizcaya from its very beginnings.
