Celebrating the
Art Deco Centennial

Join us Martin Luther King, Jr Weekend 

Jan 18-20, 2025

Miami Design Preservation League

  1. Events
  2. Organizers
  3. Miami Design Preservation League
Events from this organizer
Today

Miami Vice Locations and Bar Crawl: Relive the Magic at Sunset

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 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 […]

Henry Hohauser: Designing Paradise

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

An exhibit by the Miami Design Preservation League. Learn about Miami Beach’s first prolific Art Deco architect, Henry Hohauser, via this engaging exhibit that highlights his voluminous designs – including hotels, retail, and homes. View the lost buildings of Hohauser and see how these buildings have been brought back to life as part of the […]

Deco Kids Fun Zone in support of Feinberg-Fisher Miami Beach

Ocean Drive & 8th Street 801 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Join us for the annual Deco Kids Fun Zone at Art Deco Weekend in partnership with Feinberg-Fisher K-8 PTA. Bring the kids to participate in bounce house, obstacle course, and other activities.   Free entry sponsored by Miami Design Preservation League. Location: Ocean Drive between 8th and 9th street in Lummus Park.  

Expo Metro Deco Art Train

Ocean Drive between 12th and 13th Street 1201 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Visit Expo Metro Miami to secure your spot on the Art Train: https://expometro.co/en/exhibition/2025-miami-beach The Miami Design Preservation League, Expo Metro and Bibi Art Media Inc. are introducing an exciting new dimension to the 48th Annual Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach, January 18th-20th, 2025. This year marks the historic Art Deco Centennial 1925-2025 and celebrates Martin […]

Artisan Market

Ocean Drive between 5th and 10th Street 601 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Browse a variety of items for sale at the Art Deco Weekend artisan market. Featuring vendors from the local community as well as out-of-state, find something unique to take home from the festival!  

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 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 […]

Wolfsonian-FIU Presents: Beyond Paris

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, United States

The 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, the birthplace of Art Deco, introduced a groundbreaking design style characterized by bold geometric shapes, symmetry, and sleek stylization. Originating in France, Art Deco spread worldwide, evolving to reflect regional influences and aesthetics. The Wolfsonian's chief curator, Silvia Barisione, will journey us through this […]

Jewish Miami Beach Tour

Jewish Museum-FIU 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 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 […]

Spanish Art Deco Walking Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 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!

Collins Park Tour

National Hotel 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 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 […]

Legends of Lincoln Road Tour

Albion Hotel 1650 James Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 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. […]

Residential South Beach Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Step beyond the glitz of Ocean Drive and uncover an enchanting, quiet side of South Beach-- one the locals cherish and visitors rarely stumble upon. Wander charming tree-lined streets and immerse yourself in a world of architectural treasures that add to the story of Miami Beach’s vibrant past. On this tour, you’ll explore the Miami […]

Ocean Drive Architectural Tour

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 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 […]

Wolfsonian-FIU Presents: Art Deco Crosses the Atlantic

Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, United States

Following the landmark 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Art Deco blossomed, transforming everything from skyscrapers and cars to teacups and everyday objects. Art historian Madeleine Deschamps will explore a design movement mirroring a society in flux, balancing exuberance with social change in France and the United States. Organized by Wolfsonian-FIU […]

Lesson: Beginner Swing w 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls

Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street

Learn the basic dance steps of Swing/Lindy Hop with 4 x World Champion Yuval Hod & Gypsy Juls! No partner required! ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS YUVAL HOD GYPSY JULS ABOUT THE DANCE Lindy Hop is an American dance born in the African-American communities of Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then. It […]