Miami Museum - Miami is literally spilling over with museums for tourists to visit. There is plenty for the intrepid museum explorer to see, and you will never be short of somewhere to spend an afternoon or a day.. Almost all of Miami’s Museums are worth a visit, and it’s a hard task to try and decide which is the better choice – it all depends on your own interests.

Some of the Miami Museums you might consider visiting include:

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
About a tenth of the population of 10,000 living in Miami about 1912, were employed by James Deering to build an Italian Renaissance style residence. Deering was a Chicago industrialist of great wealth. Now it is a magnificent relic of that time and is situated on 30 acres of parkland of which 10 acres is beautiful formal gardens and fountains right overlooking Biscayne Bay. What a setting. The Americas Summit in 1994 was held here and it has been used to welcome Pope John Paul and Queen Elizabeth of England. There are a number of tours to cover some of the historic connections. Entrance to the House is $12 and about 34 rooms are open to the public.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum
This museum has a collection of historic railroad cars and memorabilia dating back to the arrival of the railroad in Miami in 1895. Children can have a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and there are also cab and link rides at the weekend. Admission for 12 years and over is $5 with children under 12 $3.

Historical Museum of Southern Florida
If you want to get some idea of Miami’s past history, this is the museum for your. It covers South Florida’s past and there are hands-on displays and exhibitions. It tells the story of the last 10,000 years of South Florida and the Caribbean. There are a number of special exhibits throughout the year. Have a look at the museum store for unusual mementos or gifts.

Miccosukee Indian Village
Native Miccosukee Indians sustain their way of life in the Everglades and educate visitors about their heritage. Features museum, restaurant and gift shop. The Village is just half an hour drive west of Miami in Dade County. There are guides to tour you round the history of the Miccosukee and the Gift Shop has fascinating patchwork, beadwork, silver jewelry for sale

Miami Children’s Museum
The Miami Children’s Museum is just that a museum for children and it is specially geared for their needs with interactive exhibits, programs, hands-on experiences. The museum moved to a new 56,500 sq.ft. facility in September 2003. Among the exhibits are the Castle of Dreams, Health and Wellness Center, a Safety Zone, Brazil Section, Miami – Port of Call, Ocean Odyssey, and Meet Miami – pretend you are living in Miami at different times in history.