Lectures

Art Deco Through Dance & Movement: an Experiential Lecture with Dance NOW! Miami & The South Beach Chamber Ensemble Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 3pm–4pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Dance NOW! Miami and the South Beach Chamber Ensemble showcase the music and dance that helped make the Art Deco Era famous. This performative lecture […]

Aviation in Miami: HistoryMiami Resident Historian, Dr. Paul S. George Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 12pm–1pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Explore the history of aviation in Miami. Learn about some of aviation’s iconic figures from Amelia Earhart to Bessie Coleman and Glenn Curtiss. Reflect upon the site of the former Pan American Seaplane Terminal […]

Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Time: 3–4pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue Share / Save    In 1929, architect and designer Joseph Urban was commissioned to create a bedroom for 17-year-old Elaine Wormser, who lived with her parents in Chicago's Drake Tower. This bespoke bedroom is now part of […]