Museum - Miami Design Preservation League

COVID-19 Update The Art Deco Museum is open with new hours. Face mask and social distancing are required.

The Museum Exhibition will be Closed through April 13th for new exhibition installation

The Art Deco Museum is open 10am – 5pm, Friday – Monday at 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL.

Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) is proud to present Miami Beach’s Art Deco Museum. The Museum allows tourists and locals to better understand the architectural heritage and community culture of Miami Beach. MDPL designed the museum to be educational and informational while reflecting the fun and glamour of Miami Beach.

Permanent Exhibitions

Art Deco

Mediterranean

Miami Modern (MiMo)

A visit to the museum will teach about the three major historic design styles in Miami Beach. These styles are Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco and Miami Modern (MiMo). Scale models of select buildings allow you to have a closer look at the elements of these structures. You will also learn about the development of the City Miami Beach. The Miami Beach Visual Memoirs project has recorded the personal stories of people who have been a part of Miami Beach’s story. MDPL’s history is also on display so that guests can learn more about preservation. The museum includes a resource center, a children’s area, rotating exhibits and much more!

Special Exhibitions

Women's Right to Vote, Exhibition

Featured Local Artist: Urban Sketchers

Want to become a Featured Local Artist and exhibit in our Art Deco Museum?

Other Programs

Our Museum offers other programs such as:

I am a resident of Miami and decided to visit a local museum. The Art Deco Museum taught me a lot about MB architecture and history, they also have temporary exhibits with local art which I thought was a nice touch! Definitely recommend!!