Celebrating the
Art Deco Centennial

The 49th Annual Art Deco Weekend presented by the Miami Design Preservation League

JAN 09, 10 & 11, 2026

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Celebrating the Art Deco Centennial
JAN 09, 10 & 11, 2026

Become a Member

49th Annual Art Deco Weekend 2026

Become a Member

Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center

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Art Deco Welcome Center
1001 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139 United States Get Directions
305-672-2014
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South Beach Crimes and Scandals Tour

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

$35.00

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 […]

$35.00

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 […]

$35.00

[Sold Out] 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!

Free

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 […]

$35.00

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 […]

[Sold Out] 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 […]

$75.00

Deco Nights and Neon Lights Tour

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

$35.00

Flooding in Florida: The Bellwether of Climate Change

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

The goals of historic preservation are often at odds with efforts to protect properties from climate change. While preservation encourages maintaining a property’s historic appearance, climate change adaptation often requires change, sometimes radical change, to maintain the safety of a building and its occupants. As the impacts of flooding and intense storms are increasing in […]

Free

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 […]

$35.00

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 […]

$35.00

What in the World?! How Walt Created Disney World

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

When Walt Disney realized cheap tourist traps were enveloping Disneyland, he began a nationwide search for enough land to hold every dream he could imagine. What happened next would require a heightened degree of CIA-level secrecy for Disney's undercover team, which launched a misinformation campaign that included dummy corporations and secret transactions. However, when a […]

Free

Sketchwalk #5 with Ana Andras

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

Meeting point is in front of the Art Deco Museum and Welcome Center (1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139) or the Urban Sketchers designated tent. People of all ages and all drawing levels and skills are welcome. A Sketchwalk is an interactive walking tour run by Urban Sketcher leaders, where its participants stop to […]

Free

South Beach Crimes & Scandals Tour

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

$35.00

Miami’s Desi Arnaz: Achieving the American Dream

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

In 1933, Batista's Cuban Revolution forced Desi Arnaz and his dad to flee to Miami, where the penniless 16-year-old arrived without the ability to speak, read, or understand English. He cleaned canary cages, laid tile, and struggled to save money by sleeping in a warehouse. At St. Patrick Catholic School, Desi learned English, practiced guitar, […]

Free