When it comes to art and culture, Miami is pretty hard to beat. There’s never a shortage of things to see, with Art Basel making its art-fueled run every year and colorful murals stretching on for blocks in Wynwood. There are also a number of museums packed with art exhibitions, both ongoing and temporary, that prove the city to be an art lover’s paradise.
As always, we’ve got you so here are some of the most unique exhibitions taking place in Miami that you simply cannot miss!
1. Random International: Alone Together at Superblue
Superblue’s latest installation, Alone Together, invites visitors to become part of the artwork as light beams track and spotlight their movements. Some will be cast in the spotlight while others remain in solitude. Created by the postdigital art group Random International, the experience explores connection and isolation in an increasingly digital world. See it for yourself by grabbing tickets to Superblue here.
Where: 1101 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
When: Ongoing
2. Museum of Art and Design at the Freedom Tower
Just in time for its 100th anniversary, the city’s historic Freedom Tower is opening this fall with brand new exhibits highlighting its role as a beacon of hope and opportunity. There’s “Libertad,” which includes immersive media and personal stories of the people who walked within its walls and how Miami transformed through those arrivals. In “We Carry Our Homes With Us,” contemporary art explores the emotional weight and journey of leaving one’s home, with works by Ana Mendieta and Félix González-Torres.
Grab tickets to the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College here.
Where: 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
When: Beginning October 15
3. Elliot & Erick Jiménez: El Monte at PAMM
Over at Pérez Art Museum, this exhibit marks the first solo show by identical twin photographers Elliot and Erick Jiménez. As they transition from acclaimed photographers behind major fashion campaigns and celebrity editorials (think Prada, Tiffany’s and covers for Bad Bunny and Selena Gomez) to multidisciplinary artists, El Monte draws audiences into the artists’ Cuban-American experience and paints a nuanced portrait of Caribbean diasporic identities. At the center of the exhibition is a monumental structure evoking both a chapel and a forest, referencing the Cuban monte, a site associated with mystery, transformations and spiritual encounters.
Where: 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
When: August 28 – March 22, 2026
4. WEERDO: Signs of the Times at the Museum of Graffiti
The latest exhibit at the world’s first museum dedicated to graffiti explores themes of migration, resistance and Mexican identity through the lens of the art form. Born in Mexico City and raised in Homestead, Weerdo transforms reclaimed street signs — once meant to direct or control — into canvases of resistance and identity. Alongside these works, the exhibit also showcases early paintings and mixed media pieces.
Get tickets to the Museum of Graffiti.
Where: 276 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127
When: Now – November
5. The Smithsonian’s “EYEJAMMIE” photo collection at The Art of Hip Hop
This collection of rare photographs were curated by Bill Adler in the ’80s, when he was director of publicity at Def Jam Recordings and worked with talented photographers to document the rise of hip-hop. You can see these iconic images at The Art of Hip Hop, including portraits of Run-DMC, Biggie, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Pitbull, Sylvia Robinson and more.
Book your visit to The Art of Hip Hop here.
Where: 299 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
6. Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius at Frost Science
This fall, the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science will be home to the most comprehensive exhibition ever created on the Renaissance master. Visitors will encounter full-scale machine inventions from Leonardo da Vinci’s original codices, life-size reproductions of his art, multisensory galleries and a captivating feature on the Mona Lisa backed by cutting-edge scientific analysis.
Where: 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
When: October 4 – April 5, 2026
7. ARTXSPACE: Nikola Tesla Immersive Experience
At Wynwood’s newest immersive hub, ARTXSPACE, visitors can quite literally step into the life and mind of one of history’s greatest innovators, Nikola Tesla. Throughcaptivating displays and massive projections, you’ll explore his childhood and groundbreaking inventions before ending your journey with a VR experience that places you inside his genius. Get tickets here.
Where: 301 NW 28th St, Miami, FL 33127
When: Ongoing
8. Waves of Style: Swimwear Through the Decades at HistoryMiami
Dive into HistoryMiami’s newest exhibition on the history and evolution of swimwear. With over 50 swimsuits from the 18th century to present day on display, visitors will get to see how shifting societal norms and cultural influences in each garment parallels Miami’s own beach culture.
Where: 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
When: Now – October 5, 2025
9. Vickie Pierre: The Maiden is The Warrior at MOCA
This solo exhibition by Brooklyn-born artist Vickie Pierre is definitely one not to miss while at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami. Spanning more than 40 works, from paper collages to paintings, The Maiden is The Warrior explores themes of gender and femininity while drawing connections to her own Haitian culture.
Where: 770 NE 125th St, North Miami, FL 33161
When: Now – October 5, 2025