The Stories Of Vizcaya

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.
Among the vast landholdings that James Deering acquired when building Vizcaya was some property on Key Biscayne, which included the Cape Florida Lighthouse.

After Hurricane Irma In 2017, Vizcaya was impacted by Hurricane Irma, which produced an unprecedented amount of storm surge flooding at Vizcaya. The storm filled the formal Italian gardens with saltwater and debris while also flooding the Café and Shop, the Swimming Pool Grotto and the Café Terrace. This resulted in millions of dollars of

Meet Eustace Edgecombe, a Bahamian teen who started working at Vizcaya as a waterboy in 1913 and dedicated the next 52 years to the estate.
Black matriarchs and historians discuss the lost and forgotten history of Black Coconut Grove. Watch and learn through first-hand accounts and family tales.

Ever wanted to climb aboard Vizcaya’s Stone Barge? Although the public does not have access to this space for conservation reasons, we are giving you an inside look at this space through a video mini-tour. Before we get into the history, let’s talk about what you’ll see in the video, which was shot during the

Vizcaya has created a new livestream series for all the garden lovers out there. We’re calling it the “Garden AMA” – Ask Me Anything!
Close-up of rare orchids in a greenhouse setting with text promoting a behind-the-scenes tour at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

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!