Miami Sights

Guidebooks

Mobile App

Miami Guide App Download Fodor's City Guide App for FREE!

Wolfsonian-Florida International University

Write a review

Fodorite Reviews

Average Rating:  

Wolfsonian-Florida International University Review

An elegantly renovated 1926 storage facility is now a research center and museum showcasing a 120,000-item collection of modern design and "propaganda arts" amassed by Miami native Mitchell ("Micky") Wolfson Jr., a world traveler and connoisseur. Broad themes of the 19th and 20th centuries-nationalism, political persuasion, industrialization - are addressed in permanent and traveling shows. Included in the museum's eclectic holdings, which represent art deco, art moderne, art nouveau, Arts and Crafts, and other aesthetic movements, are 8,000 matchbooks collected by Egypt's King Farouk.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 1001 Washington Ave., South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | Map It
  • Phone: 305/531-1001
  • Cost: $7, free after 6 pm Fri.
  • Hours: Daily noon--6, Fri. noon--9
  • Website:
  • Location: South Beach
Write a review

Fodorite Reviews

Average Rating:  
  • Experience  
    Ease  
    Value  
    Don't Miss  

    Unique Museum

    I really liked the Wolfsonian, but they do not have a large exhibit. When I was there only one floor was open but it was really interesting (World's Fair/WWII propaganda). It's well laid out, and interesting, and a great place to escape the heat of South Beach.

    by farvabc, 7/14/07

Add your own review

Free Fodor's Newsletter

Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.

· Browse Miami sights

By Location

 Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas

Travel Deals in Miami

View all travel deals
* Some taxes, fees additional

· Forums Trip Reports

View more trip reports

·

View more travel discussions

· News & Features

View more blog stories