How much does it cost to visit The Barnacle Historic State Park?

Pedestrian and bicycle admission is $2 per person, and ages 5 and under are free. The guided house tour is an extra $3 for ages 13 and up, $1 for ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under.

What are The Barnacle Historic State Park's hours?

The grounds are open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The park is closed every Tuesday and Wednesday, plus Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Can I go inside the house at The Barnacle Historic State Park?

Yes, but only on a guided tour. Tours leave at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Thursday through Monday, and you can buy tickets at the visitors' center.

Where do I park for The Barnacle Historic State Park?

There is no motor vehicle entry to the park. Visitors use paid street parking in Coconut Grove and walk in, and metered spaces are the usual option.

Is The Barnacle Historic State Park good for kids?

Yes. The park is listed as good for kids, with kid-friendly activities and a shaded walk, and children 6 to 12 pay just $1 for the house tour.

Are dogs allowed at The Barnacle Historic State Park?

Dogs are allowed in the park. Pets are not permitted at the evening Moonlight Concert events.

Is The Barnacle Historic State Park wheelchair accessible?

The entrance, parking lot and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. There is no assistive hearing loop.

What events does The Barnacle Historic State Park host?

The park hosts monthly Moonlight Concerts, AV Club film screenings on the last Tuesday of the month, and free Shakespeare in the Park performances. Check the park's event calendar before you go.

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The Barnacle Historic State Park

8.8

3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133, USA

ClosedOpens Thu 9:00 AMPaid Admission$

Miami-Dade's oldest house in its original spot, with a bayfront porch, shaded hammock paths and $3 guided tours in Coconut Grove

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About The Barnacle Historic State Park

The Barnacle Historic State Park protects the 1891 home of yacht designer Ralph Middleton Munroe on five bayfront acres in Coconut Grove. It is the oldest house still standing in its original location in Miami-Dade County, and it sits behind a tropical hardwood hammock that Munroe left largely uncut.

Walk the shaded path from Main Highway to the water, then take a ranger-led tour of the two-level house, the only way inside. Tours run Thursday through Monday at 10 a.

m., 11:30 a.

m., 1 p.

m. and 2:30 p.

m. Outside, rocking chairs on the front porch face Biscayne Bay, picnic tables dot the lawn, and replicas of Munroe's sailboats Egret and the Flying Proa recall the days when Miami was reached by sea.

Admission is $2 per person, with house tours for $3 more, which makes it one of the cheapest historic visits in the city. The park also hosts monthly Moonlight Concerts, outdoor film nights and Shakespeare performances on the lawn.

It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and there is no vehicle entry, so plan to walk in from street parking nearby.

Highlights

History Buff

First-Time Visitor

Nature Lover

Guided Tours

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Outdoor

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Admission

Paid Admission

Price

$2 per person; house tour $3 (13+), $1 (6-12); 5 and under free

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Experience

9.0

Value for Money

10.0

Facilities

7.0

Crowd Management

9.0

Accessibility

8.0

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Closed

Mon9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TueClosed

WedClosed

Thu9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews

Guests describe The Barnacle as a peaceful, shaded escape from Coconut Grove's busier streets, and they single out the guided house tour as the highlight. Friendly rangers who bring Ralph Munroe's story to life, the front-porch rocking chairs facing the bay and the $2 entry fee come up again and again. Parking is on neighborhood streets, so allow a few extra minutes.

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Wheelchair AccessibleAccessible RestroomsService Animals Welcome

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RestroomsPicnic Area

family

Kid-FriendlyEducational Programs

policies

Pet-FriendlyPhotography Allowed

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Location Coconut Grove

3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133, USA

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+1 (305) 442-6866

What People Love

Guided Tours: Guests consistently praise the knowledgeable, friendly rangers and volunteers who make the 1891 house and Munroe's story engaging, including for children.

Peaceful Setting: Visitors love the shaded hammock walk, bay views and porch rocking chairs as a quiet break from the city.

Value: The $2 entry and $3 tour are repeatedly called a bargain for the amount of history on offer.

History: Guests value seeing how early Miami lived, with well-preserved original woodwork and interiors.

Events: Moonlight concerts, outdoor movies and family events on the lawn are a draw for locals.

Know Before You Go

The house interior is by guided tour only (Thursday to Monday at 10, 11:30, 1 and 2:30), so arrive in time for a departure.
No motor vehicle entry: park at paid street spaces in Coconut Grove and walk in.
The hammock path and bayfront can be buggy, so bring insect repellent.
Entry can be paid at the Iron Ranger box, online by QR code or at the visitors' center.

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About The Barnacle Historic State Park

Walk the shaded path from Main Highway to the water, then take a ranger-led tour of the two-level house, the only way inside. Tours run Thursday through Monday at 10 a.

m., 11:30 a.

m., 1 p.

m. and 2:30 p.

It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and there is no vehicle entry, so plan to walk in from street parking nearby.