Miami Design Preservation League

Preserve. Protect. Promote. since 1976

The 16th World Congress on Art Deco website now live. Click here to explore and book your tickets!

Mission Statement: Miami Design Preservation League is a not-for-profit preservation and arts organization which 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

Recent Blog Articles

Maps and the Selling of the Sunshine State

Art Deco Weekend 2023 Lectures Preview

January 12, 2023

The 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend is happening this weekend! Join us for three days of live music, dancing, classic car shows, and endless Art Deco. You also won’t want

Art Deco Weekend 2023 Live Music Preview

January 12, 2023

The 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend is closer than ever! Among the many events taking place this weekend is a stellar live music lineup! It’ll be the ultimate Deco jazz-age winter festival.

Art Deco Weekend 2023 Tour Offerings

January 10, 2023

The 46th Annual Art Deco Weekend is finally happening. Come and explore Miami Beach’s architectural gems and deco delights with our many tour offerings. Our tours will take you through

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

2023 Art Deco Weekend Poster now available

Our Positions at the September 13th 2021 Historic Preservation Board

MDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following applications and offers our positions below, highlighted in yellow.

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Guest Post: From Liverpool to Miami Beach – A Beatles Legacy Shared

by The Deauville 2/16/24 Initiative The love affair the world had and continues to have with

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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.