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What We Do

Preserving, protecting, and promoting Miami Beach's architectural and cultural heritage. Learn more.

Who We Are

For the past 50 years, we've helped shape policy to protect Miami Beach's historic and architectural integrity. Learn more.

Miami Design Styles

From Mediterranean Revival's terra cotta rooflines to Art Deco's neon curves and MiMo's jet-age swagger — Miami Beach wrote the book on architectural style.

Archives

MDPL's online archive shares Barbara Baer Capitman photos, documents, and Miami Beach preservation history on Dropbox.

Art Deco Welcome Center & Museum

Explore Miami Beach's architectural heritage and vibrant culture at our engaging museum. Learn more.

Art Deco Gift Shop

Showcasing vintage and collectibles, books, jewelry, local art, apparel, prints, and Miami Beach memorabilia.
Advocacy

Advocacy Positions

Our published position statements on preservation issues affecting the city's historic architecture.

Historic Designation

Pursue historic designation for single-family homes, criteria, and benefits.

Resources

A helpful guide to information relating to Historic Preservation, Art Deco and South Florida.
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Arts & Culture Calendar

There is so much to do and experience in Miami Beach, at Miami Design Preservation League and beyond. Please see upcoming events from MDPL and other cultural institutions below. Have an event you would like to add? Contact us.

Museum Exhibition

Name: Noel Suarez: Not A Retrospective
Start: 2026-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Art Deco Museum

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October 2026
Noel Suarez: Not A Retrospective

Thu, June 04th - Thu, December 31st Exhibitions

Art Deco Museum 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Noel Suarez: Not a Retrospective The Noel Suarez exhibition Not a Retrospective celebrates one of Miami Beach’s most distinctive artistic voices. Presented at the Art Deco Museum, the exhibition highlights […]

Arts & Culture Calendar

October 2026