Today Miami Beach is one of the most “broadcasted” locations in the world, but 100 years ago the age of broadcasting was just becoming a reality. This exhibition explores the first consumer mass media device and how it helped promote and shape Miami Beach’s early development. As radio proliferated through the first half of the […]
Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2011, St. Paul & the Broken Bones is an eight-piece soul music ensemble. The band is touring in support of their new LP, Angels In Science Fiction, which adds a dose of shadowy psychedelia, summertime funk and intricate, experimental R&B to their signature sound. The Band has played major festivals […]
The City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee is hosting a community talk about the current unhoused community. Attendees will hear input from local experts on relevant issues and discuss possible solutions. A short panel will take place, followed by a community discussion with breakout groups. When: Saturday, July 13th Time: 1 pm - 3 […]
Join us for our ongoing series highlighting architects who work in historic preservation and resiliency. Our featured speaker is Jason Hagopian, AIA. President and founder of Neuvio Architects. Jason will discuss various projects including the Axel Beach Hotel, Rao's at the St. Moritz Hotel, the Royal Palm Hotel, Citibank at 5th and Jefferson, ALDO on […]
Join us for our ongoing series highlighting historic preservation projects in Miami Beach and beyond. José Gelabert-Navia will talk on his historic preservation projects as well as his recent publication "Miami Beach" (ORO Publishers), a folio of 20 drawings on watercolor paper. The book will be available for purchase at the event, with MDPL receiving […]
The 14th edition will be held at the Art Deco Museum on Miami Beach on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, from 12pm to 4pm.
Join Contemporary African Diaspora Art (CADA) and friends for a 'light bites' brunch and a lively informative panel discussion about the art collections of Spelman, FMU, and the University of the Virgin Islands. RSVP by Dec 7th
Join us for our ongoing series highlighting historic preservation and resiliency projects in Miami Beach and beyond. About the Architect: Jeffrey Huber, FAIA, ASLA, NCARB, LEED AP is a principal at Brooks + Scarpa and manages the firm’s south Florida office. Brooks + Scarpa is a multi-disciplinary practice that includes architecture, landscape architecture, planning, environmental design, […]
MDPL’s Annual Membership Meeting will take place at the Art Deco Museum. This meeting is for MDPL members and MDPL-invited guests only. Join us to welcome the 2023-2024 Board of Directors and to hear about the last year in historic preservation and plans for the year ahead. Light bites and refreshments will be served. […]
Join us as part of Miami Beach Culture Crawl for a special "Night at the Museum"!
Meet with the curators and collectors behind our current exhibits:
Radio Waves: Miami Beach and the Golden Age of Radio
-- Join MDPL Executive Director and exhibit co-curator Daniel Ciraldo for a behind-the-scenes look at the development and design of our popular special exhibition, up through mid-December
-- Meet radio collector Harvey Mattel, who has loaned important radios from his collection that are featured in the exhibition
Read about the exhibit on our blog: click here.
Featured Local Artist: Steve Wright, "Save My Little Havana"
-- Meet with the artist to learn more about his photographs of Little Havana architecture
Read about the exhibit on our blog: click here.
The museum and gift shop will be open 6pm-9pm. The featured talks will take place starting at 6:30pm and going through 8pm.
Our Mailing Address is PO Box 190180, Miami Beach, FL, 33119
