50th Annual Art Deco Weekend 2027

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour
2023-01-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-01-15 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-01-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-12 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-01-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-01-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.
All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

South Beach Scandals Tour
2023-01-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
This 90-minute walking tour focuses on illegal activities and shady characters in Miami Beach history. Topics include political corruption, illegal gambling, alcohol during prohibition, and organized crime figures. Tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour
2023-01-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2024-01-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence.
Please note: this is a specialty tour and as such has a flat ticket rate of $35 per person.

Jewish Miami Beach Tour
2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-01-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
This walking tour explores the rise and fall of the Jewish population of Miami Beach over the past 100 years, including a look at the impact of selected key Jewish individuals and institutions, plus an overview of architectural styles in the southernmost part of the city. Tour starts at the Welcome Center tent and ends at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, at Third Street and Washington Avenue.
Please note: this is a specialty tour and as such has a flat ticket rate of $35 per person.

Collins Park Tour
2024-01-13 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-01-18 11:30 - 13:00 | National Hotel, 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Starting at one of the grandest of the “Grand Dame” hotels on Collins Ave, the National Hotel, our guide will wind his way through an up-and-coming neighborhood named for one of the earliest founders of Miami Beach. Stroll past storied historic structures by iconic Miami Beach architects. See where WWII Cadet Clark Gable stayed. Find an under-the-radar bar listed as one of America’s best. History, art, celebrity, and architecture are all within a few blocks.

Legends of Lincoln Road Tour
2024-01-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Albion Hotel, 1650 James Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Take a stroll down one of Miami Beach’s most famous thoroughfares, once referred to as the “Fifth Avenue of the South”. Discover how geography and history influenced the architecture of Lincoln Road from 1912 to the present and what lead to the revitalization of the area we experience today.
Depart Albion Hotel, 1650 James Ave.
Corner of James Ave. and Lincoln Rd.

Movie Lover's Guide to South Beach
2024-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Miami Beach is a favorite locale for on-location shooting of films and TV series. While most of the stories are fictitious, the process of on-location shooting captures a record of a place as it was at a particular point in time. We witness all the elements that comprise a neighborhood; its buildings, its people, the noise, even the level of automobile traffic. We will reconstruct the history of Art Deco and the City of Miami Beach by presenting short movie clips and frame freezes from films to illustrate the ever-changing nature of Miami Beach, its buildings, and its people. “Movie magic” will be dissected with a demonstration of a hard-to-see internal joke and impossible location movements not readily visible to the casual observer.
About the Guide
Joel Levine is Board Chair of the Miami Design Preservation League. Prior to retiring from a career in medical and educational administration, he collected and restored radios and televisions from the Art Deco and Mid Century Modern periods (1925-1970). Joel uses unconventional sources, including movie clips and picture postcards to tell a story about a place and its people. He has presented in Miami Beach, Tel Aviv, Mauritius, and Napier, New Zealand.

South Beach Crimes and Scandals Tour
2024-01-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
This 2-hour walking tour focuses on illegal activities and shady characters in Miami Beach history. Topics include political corruption, illegal gambling, alcohol during prohibition, and organized crime figures. Tour departs from the Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

'Mizner's Dream' Boat Tour
2024-01-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Miami Beach Marina, 390 Alton Road, Miami Beach, United States
Join us as we enjoy the sunset on a cruise back in time, where we share the history of a once-forgotten swamp and the inspirational people who made Miami what it is today. The cruise will take you up the Miami River to learn about Julia Tuttle and her great achievement of partnering with Henry Flagler to bring the railroad to Miami.

Carl Fisher and the creation of the ‘Venice of the Americas’ Star, Hibiscus, Palm, and the Venetian islands. Not to worry for those that want to hear about the modern city. We will also point out celebrity houses as we cruise through the bay.

Please note:

the boat tour departs from the Miami Beach Marina

Mizner’s Dream
Miami Beach Marina
390 Alton Road
Pier A (on the west end near the McArthur Causeway)

Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour
2024-01-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Similar to our regular Ocean Drive Tour but focuses on neon lighting . Our Art Deco buildings come alive when the lights go on! Neon lighting has always been associated with glamour and excitement. Learn about the history of neon lighting, its rise, its fall, and its resurgence.

Spanish Art Deco Walking Tour
2024-01-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
A free Art Deco Walking Tour sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League. Tour Guide Carolina Isabela, also known as Caro the Tour Guide, will lead the tour around the district. The tour will last between 90 minutes and 2 hours. This tour will be conducted in Spanish.
Free tour – but registration is required!

South Beach Crimes & Scandals Tour
2024-01-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States

[Sold Out] Miami Vice Locations and Bar Crawl: Relive the Magic at Sunset
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Step back into the vibrant Pop-Culture past and immerse yourself in the iconic streets, neon-lit back alleys, and storied history of Miami Beach. This exclusive tour combines the cinematic allure of Miami Vice with a pre-Art Deco Weekend bar crawl, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that dives deep into the city’s cultural legacy.
Explore the legendary locations that made Miami Vice a global phenomenon and sparked the “Vice Effect,” transforming Miami from a forgotten city into an international icon. On this guided journey, you’ll visit filming hotspots, experience the artistry of storytelling through visual aids, and relive scenes from the show on a portable screen—right where they were filmed.
As the sun sets on Miami Beach, we’ll shift gears into the electric nightlife of the 1980s with a curated bar crawl, visiting historic watering holes and chic spots, all while uncovering tales of Miami’s bold and colorful past. This tour is packed with insider knowledge of movie and TV production, fascinating nuggets about the city’s checkered history, and an intimate look at the dazzling Art Deco architecture.
Whether you’re a fan of Miami Vice, a lover of Art Deco, or just someone seeking a memorable night out, this experience offers something for everyone. Every stop is a scene, every building a backdrop, and every drink a toast to Miami’s glamorous, gritty history.
Join us on the eve of Art Deco Weekend to celebrate the city’s iconic style, cinematic charm, and unstoppable energy!

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour
2025-01-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
[This Tour is SOLD OUT. Browse other tours]
This 1 1/2 to 2-hour walking tour provides an introduction to the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern (MiMo) styles found within the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District. Explore hotels, restaurants, and other commercial structures with a visit to a number of interiors.
All tours are rain or shine. Please dress for the weather as there are no refunds for inclement conditions.

Jewish Miami Beach Tour
2025-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Jewish Museum-FIU, 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, United States

[Sold Out] Spanish Art Deco Walking Tour
2025-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
