The Wolfsonian

What can a 1930s aluminum cocktail shaker reveal about history? Economics? National identity? Plenty. The Wolfsonian reinvents the museum experience with exhibitions that ask compelling questions about the hows and whys of early modern design.
www.wolfsonian.fiu.edu

Miami Metrozoo

Bengal tigers stretching in the shade; monkeys swinging around; and a floating hippo. Yep, the big guy floats! You get to see the animals in a natural setting without having to book a safari vacation.
www.miamimetrozoo.com

Museum of Contemporary Art

Provocative and innovative exhibitions seek a fresh approach in examining the art of our time. MOCA maintains an active exhibition schedule and has a permanent collection with more than 400 works.
www.mocanomi.org

Vizcaya Museums & Gardens

A Mediterranean palazzo in Miami? Mr. Deering's Renaissance mansion has 34 rooms with filled with 15th - 19th century antiques. He even made his own ice - 300 lbs. a day - in the basement! Take a guided tour and find out more.
www.vizcayamuseum.org

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is truly a unique place. Here you can walk garden paths surrounded by the wonders and beauty of nature, talk to experts in horticulture, conservation and science, view impressive art, see butterflies and birds at every turn and take classes on everything from photography to grafting.
www.fairchildgarden.org

Miami Science Museum

At 60 feet long, Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived and a dominant marine predator. Sharks are at risk today, with recent population declines attributed to humans. Though Megalodon vanished 2 million years ago, its fascinating story inspires lessons for science and shark conservation. The exhibit features a 60-foot-long walk-through sculpture and highlights the evolution, biology and misconceptions regarding giant prehistoric sharks.
www.miamisci.org

Artcenter South Florida

Going to SoBe? Stop in at ArtCenter/South Florida on Lincoln road to see real artists at work. They have studio spaces, galleries and lots of different activities so you can see how art is really done.
www.artcentersf.org

Bass Museum

The museum's permanent collection includes European paintings from the 15th through the early 20th centuries with special emphasis on Northern European art of the Renaissance and baroque periods, including Dutch and Flemish masters such as Bol, Flinck, Rubens, and Jordaens.
www.bassmuseum.org