Miami Design Preservation League

Please Note: Masks are required for all visitors as well as social distancing. Those who have a temperature or do not feel well should not visit, for the safety of others.

Preserve. Protect. Promote. since 1976

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

Reopening Our tours are now operating with limited dates. Click Book a Tour to see available dates.

Art Deco
Welcome Center

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

Open Daily: 9am-5pm

Art Deco
Museum

New Hours: Open Thursday-Tuesday
10am – 5pm
(Closed Wednesday)

Official Art Deco Gift Shop

New Hours: Open 9am-5pm Thursday-Tuesday (Closed Wednesday)

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

Introducing our new Art Deco Non-Medical Face Mask. Reusable and Washable. Show your Art Deco pride and support the MDPL. Preorder online!

Latest Archive Posts

1938 Easter Service on the beach in Lummus Park

The following 1938 vintage black and white photographs show an early morning Easter service on the

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The Wofford and Traymore Hotels

Mrs. Olive Wofford, a widow in the early 20th century, opened a guest house in Miami

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Lost & Found

Watch the Premiere episode of our new online series!

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.