One of Miami’s most iconic landmarks is honoring 100 years this fall. This powerful symbol of the Cuban-American experience has finally reopened its doors after a two-year closure for renovations. Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower is returning with updated exhibitions and refreshed gallery spaces to honor stories of freedom and migration. Get your tickets now to explore 100 years of history at Miami’s Freedom Tower!
Explore the rich history of Miami’s Freedom Tower
Built in 1925 as the headquarters for The Miami Daily News and Metropolis, the Mediterranean Revival-style tower became nationally significant in the 1960s when it served as a processing center for Cuban refugees fleeing Fidel Castro’s regime.
In 2008, it was officially designated a National Historic Landmark, and is one of Miami’s most beautiful architectural highlights. Secure your spot to tour this national treasure!
Upcoming exhibitions
Expect contemporary art, interactive moments and a deeper connection to Miami’s immigrant history. The renovated Freedom Tower will feature new immersive exhibits via emotional, media-rich experience that explores stories of exile and identity and permanent exhibitions like Libertad and Languages of Migration, which includes historic and contemporary art and an opportunity for visitors to map their own stories of migration.
The exhibit, ‘We Carry Our Homes With Us’ will be on view until January 11, 2026 showcasing contemporary works of art centered around migration, memory, and home. Renowned contemporary artists Rashid Johnson, Sandford Biggers, and Suchitra Mattai are represented in the exhibition.
Visiting the Freedom Tower is not just about the exhibitions, it’s about walking through a building rich in history that means so much to so many. With its newly renovated historic lobby with a coffered ceiling and freshly installed chandelier, it’s a stunning place to visit whether you’re a local or visiting the city.
Freedom Tower Miami Reviews
Miami’s Freedom Tower has received 5-star reviews from visitors all over the world. Here’s what they have to say after visiting.
For just $50, you can join an exclusive VIP tour of the Freedom Tower, led by a museum expert, with a champagne toast and branded gift at the conclusion of the experience. These premium tours give you early access to the Tower before it opens to the public, making it a truly unique experience.
Milkos S. “The freedom tower is an icon of the city and a symbol of freedom and democracy for Cuban refugees. This building was the gateway for a new population that would transform Miami from a southern resort town into an international metropolis. The tower has witnessed numerous historical moments, among them, the funeral of the beloved Celia Cruz. This is, without a doubt, a must see in Miami.”
Celia Ford F. “This museum was very beautiful and inspirational. I had a great time looking at the history of the migrants who came to the United States.”
Gabriel G. “Such a beautiful building. Full of culture.”
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🕒 Reopening Fall 2025