Preserve. Protect. Promote. since 1976

Mission Statement: Miami Design Preservation League is a not-for-profit preservation and arts organization that preserves, protects, and promotes the architectural, cultural, social, and environmental integrity of Miami Beach and the surrounding areas.

Official Art Deco
Walking Tours

For a full list of available tours, click here

Art Deco
Welcome Center

Where to go and what to do in Miami Beach and surrounding areas

Open Daily

9am-5pm

Art Deco
Museum

Learn about Art Deco, Mediterranean, MiMo and more!

Open Daily

9am-5pm

MDPL Fall Events

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Events
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Nov 8

Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Art of Architecture: Jamie Moshe Straz // Studio 3

RSVP Now Free

Nov 21

Featured 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Culture Crawl: Henry Hohauser & the Cardozo Hotel

RSVP Now Free

Nov 23

Featured 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Art of Architecture: Elizabeth Camargo, AIA // EC Architecture + Design

RSVP Now Free

Recent Blog Articles

Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Unveiled in Collins Park

November 4, 2024

Read Time: 3 mins On October 15th, a new historical marker was unveiled highlighting Desi Arnaz’s early life which included performing in Miami Beach’s Collins Park neighborhood and helping to bring the Conga Craze

New Exhibit “Boot Camp In Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach” Coming to Lummus Park

October 29, 2024

Read Time: < 1 min The City of Miami Beach is launching a new outdoor exhibition entitled “Boot Camp in Paradise.” The exhibit will highlight the period from 1942 to 1945 when Miami Beach transformed

Agenda Preview: November 12, 2024 Historic Preservation Board

October 22, 2024

Read Time: 4 mins MDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn

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Official Art Deco Gift Shop

Open daily 9am – 5pm

Original Art Deco Weekend® posters, t-shirts, books, cards, vintage items, jewelry, memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind art

2024 Art Deco Weekend Poster now available

Firehouse No.4 in Miami

Read Time: 3 mins At 1000 South Miami Avenue you will find both a turn-of-the-century restaurant and a living museum

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Introducing the Official 2024 Art Deco Weekend® Poster

Read Time: 1 min Miami Design Preservation League is thrilled to present the official poster for the 47th Annual Art

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Art Deco
Weekend®

First held in 1977, our annual festival helped spark the Miami Beach arts and culture renaissance

Center for Resiliency & Sustainability

Education, advocacy, and research focused on resiliency of historic resources and communities

What would Miami Beach be like without Historic Art Deco, Mediterranean, and MiMo buildings?

Join Us: Become a Member

Help MDPL remain independent and sustain our mission to preserve, protect, and promote. Annual memberships start at $50 and include free walking tours and more.