 MIAMI
DADE CULTURAL CENTER
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Miami
Dade Cultural Center
101
West Flagler St., Miami
(between N.W. 1st and 2nd Aves.)
(305) 375-2665
The Mediterranean-style Miami-Dade Cultural Center
in downtown Miami, the oldest area of the city,
consists of the Historical Museum of Southern
Florida, the Miami Art
Museum, and an art-filled
branch of the Miami-Dade County Public Library. A
spacious and welcoming tiled plaza links the trio
of cultural resources. The three-acre complex is a
focal point of downtown.
Sheltered from the noise of busy Flagler Street, the
plaza and museums greet you with a cascading
waterfall and imposing art objects. Here you
will see Dropped Bowl with Scattered Slices and
Peels, the gigantic sculpture by Claes Oldenburg and
Coosje van Bruggen. It is perhaps Miami's most noted
public art work. At the entrance of the Miami
Art Museum is a visually enticing sculptural piece
created by R. Duchamp-Villon in 1914.
Guarding the
entrance to the Historical Museum of Southern
Florida is a working replica of an 18th century
military cannon, representing the earliest European
settlement of
Florida by the Spaniards.
Here is a quick
rundown of what the three facilities at the
Miami-Dade Cultural Center offer: The Miami
Art Museum focuses on art since 1945 by presenting
major touring exhibitions while starting its own
collection. The Historical Museum of Southern
Florida celebrates 10,000 years of South Florida and
Caribbean history with hands-on displays, outings,
and extensive educational programs. The
Miami-Dade County Public Library, which is open
seven days a week, contains 4 million holdings,
exhibiting art in the auditorium and
second-floor lobby. The Cultural Center Garage
has six floors of secure, enclosed parking at 50 NW 2
Avenue. A ground-level entrance and elevator are
available for wheelchair access.
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