What are The Wolfsonian's opening hours?

The museum is open Wednesday 10am to 6pm and Thursday through Sunday 10am to 5pm. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Does The Wolfsonian charge admission?

Yes, an admission fee applies. Active military discounts are also listed, and the museum runs a free guided tour called the Miami Beach Culture Crawl on select Thursdays. Check wolfsonian.org for current prices.

Is The Wolfsonian wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The entrance, parking lot and restroom are all listed as wheelchair accessible.

Is The Wolfsonian good for kids?

It is listed as good for kids. The collection is design and art focused rather than hands-on, so it suits curious children best.

Where do I park near The Wolfsonian?

Paid street parking is available near the museum at 1001 Washington Ave.

Does The Wolfsonian offer tours?

Yes, tours are offered, including the free Miami Beach Culture Crawl guided tour on select dates and a curator-led audio tour of Harry Clarke's Geneva Window.

Is there a cafe or gift shop at The Wolfsonian?

Yes, the museum has a cafe, a gift shop and a design store with a coffee bar.

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

Q: What can I see at The Wolfsonian?

Collection strengths include political propaganda, industrial design, works on paper and furniture. Current installations include Modern Design Across Borders and La Superba, about Genoa.

8.2

1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

OpenUntil 5:00 PMPaid Admission$$

Museum of art and design in a 1927 Miami Beach building, known for propaganda, posters, furniture and industrial design

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About The Wolfsonian-Florida International University

The Wolfsonian, part of Florida International University, is a museum, library and research center at 1001 Washington Ave in Miami Beach's Flamingo / Lummus area. The collection, housed in a 1927 building, runs to more than 75,000 objects, with particular strengths in political propaganda, industrial design, works on paper and furniture.

Current installations include Modern Design Across Borders, which follows the international reach of modern design, and La Superba, a portrait of Genoa through paintings, works on paper and decorative arts. A curator-led audio tour of Harry Clarke's Geneva Window stained-glass panels is also offered.

Guests mention the Art Deco setting, the posters and the design galleries most often. The museum has a cafe, a gift shop and a design store, and it offers tours, lectures, films and arts events through the year.

Admission is charged, and the entrance, parking and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday and open Wednesday through Sunday.

Highlights

History Buff

Art Enthusiast

First-Time Visitor

Air Conditioned

Audio Guide

Member Discounts

Indoor

Admission & Visit Info

Admission

Paid Admission

Duration

1-2 hours

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8.2

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Experience

9.0

Value for Money

7.0

Facilities

8.0

Crowd Management

8.0

Accessibility

8.0

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OpenUntil 5:00 PM

MonClosed

TueClosed

Wed10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thu10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fri10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sat10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sun10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews

Reviewers rate the museum highly, with most praising its design collection and Art Deco setting.

Art DecoDesign CollectionPropaganda Posters

The Experience

Attraction Type

Museum Art Gallery

environment

Air ConditionedIndoor

parking

Paid ParkingPublic Transit AccessibleStreet Parking

accessibility

Elevator AvailableWheelchair AccessibleAccessible Restrooms

access

Audio GuideGuided Tours

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Member DiscountsMilitary / First Responder Discount

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RestroomsCafe / RestaurantGift Shop

family

Kid-FriendlyEducational Programs

Ticket Types

General Admission

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Location Miami Beach

1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

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wolfsonian.org

+1 (305) 531-1001

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What People Love

Art Deco: Guests frequently highlight the Art Deco character of the 1927 building and the collection.

Design Collection: Furniture, posters, artwork and industrial design are recurring favorites among guests.

Propaganda Posters: Visitors regularly mention the political propaganda and poster holdings as standouts.

Know Before You Go

Closed Monday and Tuesday: plan your visit for Wednesday through Sunday.
Paid street parking is nearby, so allow time to find a space on Washington Ave.
Check the events calendar for free guided tours such as the Miami Beach Culture Crawl.

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