Bay of Pigs Museum

The Bay of Pigs Museum is a military history museum in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood dedicated to the 1961 invasion. It houses artifacts, photographs, documents, and the original Brigade 2506 flag that was presented to President Kennedy.

The museum was founded in 1988 to preserve the memory of Brigade 2506, Cuban exiles who participated in the 1961 military operation against Cuba. It marks a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions between the United States and Cuba.

Former fighters from Brigade 2506 maintain the space and share stories about their lives before and after the operation. Their presence gives the place a deeply personal character rooted in Miami's Cuban exile community.

The museum is located on Southwest 9th Street where visitors can speak directly with invasion veterans who are often present. Plan time for conversations and to absorb the detailed collections throughout the space.

The museum's library holds extensive archives of personal testimonies and military records from Brigade 2506 members, documents rarely found in official historical records. These materials offer unfiltered perspectives on the event that many visitors overlook.