Free Museums in Aventura

"In Biscayne Bay, you’ll find the PAMM – the Pérez Art Museum Miami (pictured above), spearheaded by the billionaire real estate developer and collector Jorge M. Pérez – in an impressive 2013 building designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. Originally launched in 1984, the PAMM has always focused on contemporary art, but in the last three decades it has increasingly featured Latin American art, and it holds one of the largest collections of contemporary Cuban art in the USA. Besides its permanent collection, there’s an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions, which have included artists such as Steve McQueen, Haroon Mirza and Hew Locke."

"Though the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAAM) has long been one of the city’s most popular modern art museums, it’s become an even bigger player on the Miami art scene since its relocation to the Biscayne Bayfront in 2013. As if the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building weren’t impressive enough, inside the massive 200,000-square-foot museum is everything from kinetic sculptures to replica boats and an outdoor sculpture garden that has become a magnet for Instagrammers ($16/adult). The museum is now close during the pandemic, but you are invited to do a great virtual tour at the official website."

"The Wynwood Walls was conceived by the renowned community revitalizer and placemaker, the late Tony Goldman in 2009. He was looking for something big to transform the warehouse district of Wynwood, and he arrived at a simple idea:. “Wynwood’s large stock of warehouse buildings, all with no windows, would be my giant canvases to bring to them the greatest street art ever seen in one place."

"Miami’s Wynwood Wallsare among the most popular, and colourful, outdoor attractions in the city. Vibrant street art and graffiti-style murals cover more than 80,000 square feet of wall space. Inspire your budding young artists with an exploration of this former warehouse district now known for its funky, eclectic, and very ‘gram-worthy, works of art."

"Art lovers won’t want to skip a visit to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Miami. This free museum is located in the Miami Design District and is focused on fostering the exchange of art and ideas through the Miami region and beyond. With exhibitions from local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, this is the place to visit if you want to support the arts."

"The newly opened Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami offers a "Family Day” on the third Sunday of every month. Be there for interactive activities and performances for all ages. A post shared by ICA Miami (@icamiami) on Jan 22, 2018 at 11:25am PST"

"This popular weekend spot is one of America’s largest kids’ museums – and every inch of the space is dedicated to teaching youngsters about the world around them. With 14 galleries spread over two floors, there’s an exhibit to spark every type of tot’s imagination ($22/adult). Find out more about Miami Children’s Museum"

"The Miami Children’s Museum is a non-profit institution that opened in 2003. Its 56,500-square foot facility has over 14 permanent exhibits, classrooms, and other amenities."

"This Miami art museum is a centerpiece of the University of Miami, and is home to a variety of Native American, ancient Egyptian, Renaissance and Baroque, Asian, and European originals. The Lowe is the oldest art museum in Miami, which originally opened in 1950 as an art display across the classrooms in the building. Originally established through a gift by Joe and Emily Lowe, this stunning 17,500-piece collection includes paintings from Claude Monet, African sculptures from 500 BCE, Asian costumes, medieval manuscripts, and The Samuel H. Kress collection."

"Situated inside the University of Miami, this long-standing museum is a favorite for UM students and the Coral Gables community. The Lowe is home to a well-rounded collection of art from the Italian Renaissance, Baroque, Greco-Roman, and Spanish Old Masters, among others. The museum also holds a sizeable assortment of Native American, African, and Asian art and antiquities."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user 8ABL used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formerly known as University of Miami Art Gallery, Lowe Art Museum is the first professional art exhibition spot in the city. It was established in 1950 and housed within Merrick Classroom Building of the institute."

"The Young at Art Museum (youngatartmuseum.org) in nearby Davie offers a wealth of fun for kids of all ages, including changing exhibits, special shows and entertainment. Permanent exhibits include a global village that features various cultures and activities, including participating in an archeological dig, learning origami and discovering a Mayan pyramid. Another exhibit features a black light environment where kids create works of art that come to life under the special lights."

"Any place that features pork as the star of its menu has a place in the heart of The New Tropic’s meat lovers. This gastropub serves up mouth watering, Asian-inspired dishes and its craft beer and wine menu will have the hipster in you itching to post an Insta against the exposed brick walls. Plates are small so take a big group and share all the little things (or hit up Pubbelly Sushi right next door for a second course)."

"Pubbelly is an Asian inspired gastropub serving delicious Asian-fusion dishes. Expect to find dishes like pork belly and scallion dumplings, udon carbonara and barbequed pork belly. This is a unique restaurant that serves light bites, main dishes and also beers from breweries in Asia, Europe and the Americas."

"The ideal place to hang out with friends, Pubbelly is known for its rustic pub scene, generous beer list and an Asian-fusion menu loaded with small and large plates designed to share."

"Holi Vegan Kitchen has two locations for vegan in Miami, one in North Miami Beach and one in the MIMO district!. The restaurant name stems from the word holistic and owners believe using the freshest ingredients from local markets and farms works to heal and enhance the mind, body and spirit. This is a great spot for a vegan brunch in Miami, as on Sunday they serve a brunch platter with Pancake, pesto garden scramble, vegan sausage and roasted potatoes served with one mimosa."

"Food made with love is the most pleasurable and ancient way of healing the body, mind and soul. With this in mind, they created HOLI – a HOLIstic experience for people interested in a new way of living. They discovered that healthy food, juices and elixirs really work."

"This family-owned restaurant is offering favorites like a lentil burger ($12.49), a warm tempeh curry bowl ($12.95), and cold press juices from local juicery, JucyLu. Available for pick up, in-house delivery and on UberEats, Postmates, GrubHub and DoorDash."

"My husband and I are newly vegetarian, which means we've been trying all the vegetarian/vegan spots we can find around town. Cocinita did not disapp..."

"If you’ve got a seafood restaurant on the beach, that fish better be fresh — and Fifi’s does not disappoint. Every morning a local surfer goes out into the Atlantic and catches hog snapper and grouper and, when in season, lobster. It can be a little pricey, but go for the daily lunch specials to get a killer meal on a budget."

"Fifi’s is one of the best-kept secrets of our city, located in Miami’s North Beach. But it quite possibly serves some of the best seafood in all of the city. The neighborhood hidden gem is famous for its fresh Hog Snapper, caught by locals daily, as well as the flavorful seafood paella."

"Latin American seafood restaurant famous for its seafood paella and the freshest stone crabs when in season, also offering oyster bar and lobster specials."

"Broward Palm Beach New Times names Pirate Republic Seafood & Grill as one of the top ten seafood restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Located along SW Third Avenue in a riverfront spot, the menu at this restaurant offers a seafood menu inspired by Caribbean, Mediterranean, and South American cuisines. This is a fun place to eat as it has pirate-themed décor."

"Taste three flavors in one, seafood menu at Pirate Republic Seafood Restaurant is the fusion of Brazilian, Carribean, and Mediterranean dishes. Imagine the unique and clarity of flavor of each dish, from shrimp to lobster to oysters to fish and everything - you are bound to taste the richness of Seven Seas."