Top Museum Tours In South Florida

Several of South Florida's cultural and history-rich museums offer tours for public groups of visitors or even private group tours. Many of the tours are available for free while others are available for fair admission prices. These tours are some of the best in the area due to the wonderful experiences they offer. For example, one museum offers a nature-filled tram tour and a tour of an historic home while another museum on the list offers interactive, discussion-based tours of a beautiful waterfront estate, expansive art collection and incredible gardens.

The Wolfsonian-FlU
1001 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-1001
www.wolfsonian.org

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University is a multi-level art and design museum in the heart of South Beach. The museum's expansive collections include Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Modernism and many more. Visitors may enjoy complimentary guided tours every Friday at 6 pm. The 45-minute tours feature the permanent collection or temporary exhibitions.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
3251 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 250-9133
www.vizcaya.org

The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens has $5 tours on offer. The interactive tours are based on discussions so no two are the same. Tours cover the gardens and/or the Main House and they last for 45 minutes. Special time slots are allotted on the weekends for the same tours conducted in Spanish. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a picture-perfect locale filled with rich history, art and culture, making it one of the most loved locations for photo shoots in South Florida.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 495-0233
www.morikami.org

There are guided tours available at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens that may take guests through the gardens, discuss the historic connection between Florida and Japan or focus on special exhibits. All tours cover the fascinating aspects of Japan including everything from Japanese art to the culture of the nation. After the tour, visitors may enjoy the property to meander alone, go shopping or have a great Japanese meal. Reservations for the tour can be made over the phone.

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
900 N. Birch Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 563-5393
www.bonnethouse.org

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens offers tours for groups of 15 guests or more when arranged in advance. Tours start at $13 per person and the shortest tour is 1.25 hours long so each tour includes plenty to see and hear. Each tour option includes a guide through the Main House. Other tour options are available that may include a nature-focused Tram Tour or Guided Grounds Tour. Bonnet House is located on a very historically rich property with a past dating back to 2,000 B.C.

Perez Art Museum Miami
21103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 375-3000
www.pamm.org

Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum featuring works from the 20th and 21st century in the form of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. The museum offers tours six days a week with morning and afternoon tours available from Tuesday to Sunday and evening tours available on Thursdays. Admission to the 45-minute tours is complimentary and guests are welcome to join the groups of limited capacity on a first-come, first-serve basis. Groups of 10 guests or more and organizations, however, are welcome to make reservations.

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