Wolfsonian-FIU, Art and design museum in South Beach, Miami Beach, US.
The Wolfsonian-FIU museum holds 200,000 objects focused on design, propaganda and decorative arts created between 1850 and 1950 from multiple continents.
Mitchell Wolfson Jr founded the museum in 1995, transforming the 1927 Washington Storage Company building into a center for studying modernism's influence.
The collection includes furniture, industrial designs, paintings, textiles, and medals from Germany, Britain, Italy, Netherlands, and numerous other countries.
Located in the Art Deco District, the museum opens daily from 10 AM to 6 PM with a design shop selling publications, jewelry, and kitchenware.
The museum maintains a digital catalog of 75,000 objects and operates a branch in Nervi, Italy, focusing on Italian decorative arts.
Location: Miami Beach
GPS coordinates: 25.78092,-80.13246
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:35
Miami, a major city on Florida's southeastern coast, combines Caribbean influences with American culture. The city extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Everglades and includes diverse neighborhoods with distinct identities. Miami Beach, South Beach, and the Art Deco Historic District shape the coastal landscape, while Little Havana reflects the city's Cuban heritage. Cultural offerings range from the Pérez Art Museum Miami to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and the Wolfsonian-FIU. Wynwood Walls has become a center for street art. Natural areas like Everglades National Park, Oleta River State Park, and Crandon Park provide access to subtropical ecosystems. Key Biscayne, Coral Gables with Venetian Pool, and Coconut Grove complement the metropolitan area. Additional facilities include Miami Seaquarium, Zoo Miami, Jungle Island, and Miami Children's Museum. Historic sites such as Freedom Tower, Barnacle Historic State Park, and Ancient Spanish Monastery document different eras. Bayside Marketplace serves as a shopping and entertainment center, while Coral Castle and Stiltsville represent architectural curiosities.
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