Good morning! It is such a gorgeous day here in Miami. If Corona didn't exist, many people would be on their way to the beach right now. If the weather was different and it was a rainy day, locals might visit the museums. Okay, I know that you're probably thinking "Ya right, who's going to go to a museum?" Little did you know Miami's museums are just as good as their drivers. Wait, no that can't be right.
Pérez Art Museum
"Wynwood Walls is an exhibit that celebrates rebels."
Number One: Pérez Art Museum
The Pérez Art Museum is extraordinary. The last time I went (a very long time ago), I remember the exhibits being different from anything I had ever seen before. Sailboats hanging from the ceiling were the first thing I saw. The most memorable part is the picture up above. This piece is made entirely of fake crabs. The building itself is also pretty cool. They have hanging plants going all the way around and it overlooks the ocean.
Number Two: Frost Museum of Science
The real name of this museum is the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. I thought that might be a little long for the title. Ya, definitely too long. This spot is all about science but the best part has got to be the animals: they have tons of sharks, stingrays and a mini rain forest filled with birds.
Number Three: Wynwood Walls
Wynwood Walls is an outdoor gallery where the only canvases are huge slabs of concrete. Not only is the art awesome but the food is too. In case you've never been, Wynwood is a part of Miami where almost every building has a mural on it. Wynwood Walls is nestled right in the middle and is kind of a model of the rest of the town. You should totally go see it but make sure to travel farther outside of their gates.
Number Four: Deering Estate
Deering Estate is more of a historic landmark in Miami than a museum. In my opinion this makes it better because it becomes more of an experience than something you stand and look at. This place, just to be clear, is the house of Charles Deering who owned the large stretch of land. The house's design transports you right back to his time, but the coolest part is the vault. Yes, I said vault. Hold on I haven't even gotten to the weird part. Inside of it is not money, but tons of wine. This was back when alcohol was illegal and if you wanted it bad enough, you had to smuggle it in...and hide it in a vault.
Number Five: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Hey look, it's Charles Deering's brother! James Deering built and owned Vizcaya which is this huge, gorgeous mansion with amazing gardens. I have only been their once, when I was very little so I don't really remember it. I want to go again very soon, so this one's definitely going on my bucket list.
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