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Wolfsonian, Miami, FL

  • Address 1001 Washington Avenue
    At the corner of 10th Street and Washington Avenue
    Miami Beach, FL 33139
    United States
  • Phone number+1 305 531 1001
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  • http://www.wolfsonian.fiu.edu
  • Mon to Tue from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM,Thu to Fri from 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM,Sat to Sun from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM

Founded in 1986 to commemorate the collection of Mitchell Wolfson Jr., this museum aims to demonstrate the role and social context of art and design in the industrial period of 1885-1945. The seven-story facility is located in a renovated Mediterranean-Revival building in the heart of South Beach. Over the years, the Wolfsonian has gained international recognition as well as local popularity. As a division of Florida International University, the museum provides students with several research and educational opportunities. The museum offers intriguing exhibits, lectures, films, and activities. Admission: Adults: USD7, Seniors, students and children (6-12): USD5.

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Trip Advisor Reviews ( 4 Reviews ) Top

“Worth going through, if you can get in FREE.”

 by  Short-n-Sassy  on  2009-02-06

We were there on Tuesday 1/20/09. We were lucky enough to find a parking space just a half-block away. Parking is $1.25/hr. We paid $5 each for...

“Worth checking out if you have free time”

 by  Knoxvoltn  on  2008-12-20

The Wolfsonian's permanent exhibits are on its 5th floor. The 6th and 7th floors are reserved for miscellaneous exhibits that the museum has fo...

“Good, but not impressive”

 by  abbeyrue  on  2008-07-27

I really shouldn't complain because I got in for free, but I really wasn't impressed by the collection. The building is in great shape, and the...

“Visit the Museum, Skip the Soda”

 by  Pnemiller  on  2008-02-02

The Wolfsonian is a revamped 1927 storage facility that has been beautifully converted into a museum of mainly decorative arts, including propa...

CitySearch Reviews ( 2 Reviews ) Top

Micky Wolfson's collection of modernist art and design is as interesting as it is exhaustive.

 by  Contributor  on  2006-09-05

The SceneMiami Beach's Wolfsonian Museum is a veritable treasure trove of propaganda and advertising art. The museum was founded in 1986 to

fun, edgy museum

 by  jpanderson_citysearch  on  2002-05-21

great place to while away an hour on a rainy day in south beach. good souvenir shop.

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