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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Free Sundays at Vizcaya Museum




Taking the Tri-Rail to Destinations.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - Internationally known, Italian Renaissance-style castle on the edge of Biscayne Bay. Tri-Rail Station: Metrorail Transfer Station
Address/Directions/Contact Information:
3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami (305) 250-9133
Metrorail to Vizcaya Station, then use walkover.


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Welcome to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark; we're also a museum owned by Miami-Dade County and accredited by the American Association of Museums. Vizcaya is open to the public 364 days each year, and we invite you to visit this serene and stunningly beautiful retreat in the heart of Miami.

Built by agricultural industrialist James Deering in 1916, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens features a main house, ten acres of formal gardens, a hardwood hammock, and soon-to-be-restored historic village.

Map & Driving Directions
Download map and directions (pdf), or click here for directions.

Photography
Visitors to Vizcaya are welcome to take photographs or videos in the gardens only. Photographs and videos are not permitted in the Main House for the benefit of other visitors and to protect our collection. Information on film and photography permits may be obtained here.

Self-Guided Activities
Self-directed art activities are permitted in the Main House and gardens. These experiences should be reserved in addition to a guided tour, or instead of a guided tour. Visitors interested in sketching indoors may only use graphite pencils. No other materials are permitted inside the Main House. Visitors may sketch and paint outdoors; no sprayed materials, permanent markers or electrical tools are permitted. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens reserves the right to prohibit any materials security officers or staff deem unsafe for the public, estate or collection.

Guide Books
The Spirit of an Era guide books may be purchased in English or Spanish for $2 each prior to, or upon arrival. Maps of the estate in English and Spanish are available upon arrival at no charge.

Featured Event

Free Sundays
July 29, August 26 and September 30

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens opens its gates free of charge on the last Sundays in July, August, and September of 2007 for a day of free programs and activities for all ages. Vizcaya is a Miami-Dade County-owned estate that belongs to everyone in the community, and we're delighted to welcome all visitors, including those who may not have previously visited this National Historic Landmark

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens gratefully acknowledges American Express Company's support as the 2007 sponsor of Free Sundays.

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Contact Info

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
3251 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129

Main Number
305-250-9133

Fax
305-285-2004

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Free Sundays
Children Making Art ProjectVizcaya opens its gates free of charge all visitors on the last Sundays in July, August, and September of 2007. Vizcaya is a Miami-Dade County-owned estate that belongs to everyone in the community, and we’re delighted to welcome all visitors, including those who may not have previously visited this National Historic Landmark.
  • July 29, 2007 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • August 26, 2007 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • September 30, 2007 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Visitors will enjoy a variety of free special programs on these three days:

  • An opportunity to take a walking tour to learn about the eleven National Historic Landmark buildings at the Vizcaya Village on the west side of South Miami Avenue
  • Music and dance performances
  • Family art-making activities
  • Special talks, tours, and demonstrations

Check out last year's event page for more detailed information and a schedule of activities.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens gratefully acknowledges American Express Company's support as the 2006 sponsor of Free Sundays at Vizcaya.

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July 29, 2007: TROPICAL LIFE Schedule of FREE Programs

VISIT VIZCAYA'S MAIN HOUSE
Volunteer Guides share insights and answer your questions in the main house. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ART-MAKING - CelebrateSouth Florida’s tropical environment by making a collage landscape. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

TALK - Native Plants of the Vizcaya Hammock and Their Landscape Uses, Ian Simpkins, Chief Horticulturist, discusses the plants growing in Vizcaya’s Hardwood Hammock – one of the last remaining in the state and how they can be used in the home landscape. 11 a.m.

PERFORMANCE - Local artist collective Djembes N Jazz performs West African rhythms through lively drums and dance. 1 and 3 p.m.

ORGAN CONCERT - A concert on Vizcaya's historic pipe organ from 1917. Seating is limited. Organist Playing with Audience

In addition to the program highlights listed here, every FREE Sunday at Vizcaya also includes tours of the main house, Village and gardens; historic car displays; historical photographs and film; and orchid potting demonstrations in the David A. Klein Orchidarium led by Vizcaya’s Curator of Orchids.

Please note: Many programs have limited space and seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Not all areas are wheelchair accessible.

West Facade in the Evening

Moonlight Garden Tours
Wander through Vizcaya’s breathtaking gardens along Biscayne Bay under the light of the full moon. Enjoy informal concerts of live music and light refreshments for sale in the Courtyard of the Main House. Vizcaya's Volunteer Guides will be on hand starting at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions and lead area tours in the gardens.

Check for new schedule dates. Was Jan -April 2007.

Gates open from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$15 per person; $10 for Students, Seniors, and Members Reservations not required.

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Events still to come. 2007 Vizcayans Special Events

The Vizcayans, a not-for-profit support group, raises funds for Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Here's a list of their fundraising events for 2006. Membership offers many benefits including reduced ticket prices to the Halloween Sundowner and the New Year’s Eve Celebration. For more information, visit www.vizcayans.org, or contact The Vizcayans at vizcayans@aol.com or 305-856-4866.

Halloween Sundowner Saturday, October 27, 2007 8:00 p.m. to Midnight

Vizcayan Ball Saturday, November 17, 2007 7:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Vizcayans Holiday Celebration Friday, December 14, 2007 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31, 2007 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Holiday Organ Concerts - Join us for holiday music concerts on our pipe organ, built especially for Vizcaya and installed here in 1917. Members of the American Guild of Organists perform in the Living Room of the Main House on this historic instrument.

  • Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 3 p.m.: Jay Brooks
  • Sunday, December 17, 2006 at 3 p.m.: Dr. Robert Remek

Holiday performances are FREE with paid museum admission.

Read more and Become a member of the Vizcayans and join a unique circle of colleagues and friends with the drive and mindset to preserve our historic gem, Vizcaya, for many generations to come. Becoming a member is the best way to show your support of our mission and endeavors. And now you can join us simply, by clicking the links below to sign up online.

Basic Level Memberships Benefits:

  • free unlimited admission to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens during regular operating hours which are from 9:30am to 4:30pm everyday except Christmas Day.
  • memberships valid for one full year from date of purchase;
  • a 10% discount on admission price for your guests who are accompanying you to Vizcaya;
  • a 10% discount on items in the Museum Café and Shop; and
  • formal invitations to most events.

Basic Pricing:

STUDENTBasic level benefits and privileges for a single individual. May need to present a valid photo and student ID.$15
SENIORBasic level benefits and privileges for a single individual age 62 and up.$20
INDIVIDUALBasic level benefits and privileges for a single individual, ages 12 to 61.$25
FAMILYBasic level benefits and privileges for two adult family members and their dependent children, ages 0 to 18, living in the same household.$35

For more choices click here.

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