Miami-Dade is all about Culture
If you are staying in one of the downtown boutique Miami hotels , then you’re in luck! The Metro-Dade Cultural Center is within walking distance and is considered a jewel of Miami. This 3-acre, Spanish-style, fortress like complex designed by Phillip Johnson, includes the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, the Miami Art Museum of Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Public Library.
The Metro-Dade Cultural Center is a cultural Mecca located in the very heart of downtown at 101 W. Flagler Street. This 3.3 acre complex is a place where you’ll find a tranquil courtyard offering respite for the weary traveler and quiet moments under the Florida sunshine.
The Miami-Dade Library, which is housed in the center building, contains over 4 million books and has periodical art exhibits. The Miami Art Museum (MAM) features an eclectic collection of modern and contemporary works from artists like Eric Fishcl, Jim Dine, Max Beckmann and Stuart Davis. Every 3rd Thursday of each month you can partake in JAM at MAM , which is the museum’s very popular happy hour. In the third building is the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, which houses a great collection highlighting the history of Miami.
The hours for the Metro-Dade Cultural Center are: Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm; Saturday to Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.