With a legendary award-winning design and a jaw-dropping location on Biscayne Bay, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (“PAMM” ) is a ‘must visit” whenever you’re in the area.
An architectural marvel, the museum’s ergonomic design seamlessly fuses with the stunning surroundings. It is world-renowned for its exceptional collection of 20th and 21st century art.
But before you rush inside, be sure to take a stroll through Museum Park, which connects PAMM with the renowned Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. The park’s beautiful walking paths, expansive green spaces, and public art installations are a precursor to exploring the museum itself.
Vertical Gardens (cylindrical planters suspended from the museum’s antilevered roof) brim with a variety of beautiful tropical plants. These iconic hanging gardens literally create a living, breathing facade that provides natural shade and changes with each season. Sharing the panorama is a lovely restaurant serving seasonal specialties.
The integration of the museum with the park and the bay is a true hallmark of its design and is as much a part of the experience as the amazing art inside. PAMM’s expansive 120,000 square foot interior boasts over 3,000 international works spanning fifteen galleries on multiple levels. In addition to the amazing collection of modern and contemporary art, you can also see a dynamic mix of works by Cuban, Caribbean, Latin, and African diaspora artists.
The museum is also committed to showcasing works by women and is continually acquiring new works. By keeping the collections fresh and always evolving, every visit to PAMM is a new immersive experience. If you want to delve deeper, consider taking a guided tour. The museum docents can provide fascinating insights into the artists, artworks, and curatorial decisions.
FYI: Make sure to pop into the PAMM Shop. Curated with quirky t-shirts, handmade goods and jewelry, decorative objects, art-inspired gifts, books, and lots of fun novelties, it’s the perfect place to pick up some great memorabilia.
The Pérez Art Museum Miami is open on Th from 11 am – 9 pm and on F – M from 11 am – 6 pm. Find it at 1103 Biscayne Blvd in Miami. Info: 305-375-3000; pamm.org.
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