Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Built in 1916 as a winter retreat, this lavish villa is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance. The museum contains much of the original furnishings and artwork, and is surrounded by lush, formal gardens.
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  • H H
    3 contributions
    Great place for outdoor photos
    The gardens surrounding Vizcaya are the highlight of the visit. The gardens could easily take an hour or so to wander through. Strolling is enjoyable. But if you like taking photos or selfies you'll have plenty of opportunities to grab shots of yourself against the water or with a lush backdrop of the gardens. There are so many nooks and grannies in the garden you can easily find a place where you can take a shot without being photobombed. The house is well preserved, especially in the kitchen where you can see the original clocks, dumbwaiter, and other kitchen appliances and accessories. You can walk through the house easily without a tour guide given that all the rooms have written descriptions available. Tip: Visit the house first if you're coming towards the end of the day. The house closes half an hour before the garden. So you'll maximize your time there. Sunset time at the end of the day also increases the odds of taking more beautiful shots in the garden.
    Visited December 2019
    Written January 8, 2020
  • SayCheese
    409 contributions
    Handicap, senior visitors
    Thoroughly enjoyed our visit! Arrived at 10:30 on Friday, they only had one wheelchair accessible. So bring your own. Only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. For elderly, they will need to walk up two flights of steps to the second floor. No elevators. Make sure to do the tour of the house. Was 1.5 hours and moved slowly through each of the rooms on the first floor. The guide brought it to life, and pointed out many of the artifacts and history of the home That we did not pick up walking through on our own. Never felt overly crowded, though the tour groups will jam the rooms. Our group had 15 people. For people who cannot go up and down steps, there is a lot of this outside as well. But if they are mobile and can go slow, they will see most everything. The café was delightful, but everything was pre-prepared and packaged in plastic containers. Prices range from $10-$15 for salads. There are no shuttles from the parking spots to the front door, so you may wish to drop people off before you park the car. Very glad we all came, and enjoyed our five hours. Veterans get in free with ID.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 17, 2020
  • Mary G
    Boston, Massachusetts59 contributions
    Must-do in Miami!
    Vizcaya is beyond impressive and is one of the few opulent residences that can be seen in it's original and maintained condition. I highly recommend getting the audio guide as there are no tour guides, informational maps nor posted signs around the estate. Be sure to take your time to stroll around all the garden areas. It is beautiful any time of year.
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 24, 2020
  • Mew N
    Bethesda, Maryland1 contribution
    No brochure, no guide
    Paying $22 per person and we did not get brochure or anything. We were just asked to download the map. You need to pay extra for the tour or a paper version of the map. There were very few staff on site and I had to look for someone to ask the way. Cafe was outside and chairs were completely wet after the rain (nobody cared to wipe them), so you need to keep standing to eat or drink (the original cafe got flooded after the hurricane and is still closed). We also went to Bonnet House Museum and Garden in Ft. Lauderdale, which charged $20 per person, but their staff were very helpful and more importantly, they seemed to be enthusiastic about explaining their place. Very different atmosphere.
    Visited February 2020
    Written February 18, 2020
  • Mary B
    London, United Kingdom62 contributions
    Well worth a visit
    This house is stunningly beautiful. Very ornate and though built early in the 20th century, because of its decoration and furnishings it feels old and classic European (mainly Italian). Recommend going on the free trolley buses either from Bayfront Park, then one change at Brickell, or the free Metromover to Brickell then the free trolley bus. It stops right outside Vizcaya and makes it a bit more fun if you’re a tourist. Well worth a visit
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 29, 2020
  • Boojums70
    Charleston, South Carolina49 contributions
    Get there early and get the audio tour
    Vizcaya is amazing. Get the audio tour! The signage throughout the house is adequate, but for $5 you get a much richer experience. We did the whole thing in 3 hours, and I mean the whole thing: house and gardens with audio tour, pressing every button. The house is a beautiful pastiche of early 20th-century robber-baron wealth: imported Venetian gates, French ceilings, etc. Pretty over the top. The gardens are lovely and a great interpretation of formal gardens with local South Florida plantings. We arrived at 11:30 and the place was pretty empty. By the time we left 3 hours later it was quite crowded.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 5, 2020
  • AtlKev
    Charlotte, North Carolina169 contributions
    Worth Seeing
    Without a lot of tourist things to do in Miami, visiting the Vizcaya museum is a good option, but at $22.00/persons, the price is high. There are a lot of furnishings and decorative arts on view. The signage is a bit lacking, so you’re often unsure of the significance of things. It’s worth seeing, but there is room for improvement.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 25, 2020
  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,413 contributions
    Not a must for Europeans
    This villa, actually a winter home of Mr. Deering, a successful businessman was built in the beginning of 20c. The dominant style is Italian Rennaisance mixed with few others. It's set in a classy Coconut Grove facing the ocean with really nice gardens. The house is huge with nice and original furniture, preserved very well. However, with the entrance fee of 22$ which becomes a significant expense for a family of 4, I wouldn't call it a must for European visitors. There are many such all across Europe you can see for much less, older and more lavish.
    Visited January 2020
    Written February 2, 2020
  • TravelingWithDogz
    Baltimore, Maryland90 contributions
    Beautiful!
    We spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring the house and gardens. I definitely recommend the audio tour - it included many interesting details about the construction of the rooms and where the fixtures, furniture and decor came from. The technology incorporated in the house was surprisingly advanced for its time! The gardens are lovely even in winter - I can only imagine how beautiful they are when more things are in bloom.
    Visited January 2020
    Written February 1, 2020
  • Erika C
    Columbia, South Carolina335 contributions
    I’m sure it would be nice but it wasn’t for us...
    When we visited, there was so much construction and tree trimming going on it pretty much ruined the whole experience. Online they said the second floor was closed and sold discounted tickets but the cafe and pool were also closed, the gorgeous stained glass windows were blocked by pieces of wood, the tea house was under construction, and there were cranes for tree trimming. These were some of the main areas I was looking forward to visiting. Most of the gardens were open but all I could hear were chainsaws. I don’t know why some of this stuff couldn’t have been done on the days they’re closed. All that being said, it was still a magnificent house and the gardens were beautiful. I just wish I could have enjoyed more of it and without all the noise and construction.
    Visited February 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 16, 2021
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Sean B
Great Falls, VA71 contributions
Aug 2023
Interesting to see a vision to create a European style "palace" or grand mansion in Miami. If you have travelled Europe extensively, you may not find this interesting but (even having lived and travelled in Europe extensively) I found it interesting. The audio tour (free via their app) definitely added to the experience.

Worth a few hours visit. Note that it is fairly open and thus is not an airconditioned museum.
Written August 11, 2023
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Hannah Arida
Orlando, FL4 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
After breakfast/brunch we went to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Driving into the gardens was magical because of the trees all around and hanging over the car! It was so cool! Even though it was HOT HOT HOT the day we went to the gardens we still thoroughly enjoyed walking around and exploring. I'd definitely go back to explore more!
Written July 21, 2023
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia1,019 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This has to be one of the most beautiful house and garden I have been to. Get there early to avoid the crowds and escape the heat. We started in the garden and it has so many beautiful spots within it. Be warned we did see quite a large alligator in the back garden area but there are signs warning you about this. Everything is beautiful and photogenic. The barge on the bay is just amazing and everything looks like it should have been there centuries. The house itself is beyond amazing, I would have loved to have been a guest of James Deerling and seen it at its prime. There is an audio tour you can download prior to arrival to get more information. It was easy to get an Uber to and from there. You really need at least 2 hours to explore everything. It really is a must see if you go to Miami.
Written July 17, 2023
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Chris T
3 contributions
Jul 2023
We were looking forward to touring this beautiful museum and it is worth going to see! I was amazed at how well preserved the furniture and how it was positioned, based on historical photos. Everywhere you looked was so interesting and beautiful. The reason for an average rating is not due to the museum but rather the staff. When we first arrived, the person at the box office was not very friendly when we shared with her we didn't realize she was open for us to walk up to purchase our tickets. She said no one ever hears her and my friend suggested she use the microphone for others to hear- she wasn't receptive and not very welcoming, but we decided not to allow it to effect our day. Once you purchase your ticket, you walk down an outdoor path that because it probably hasn't been paved in a while is uneven and you just need to be aware when making your way down to the museum. As we made our way through the museum and walked out to the back area to the water, we noticed that the stone walkway in this entire area was very unique yet unsteady to walk on. Unfortunately, I didn't see what was a gap in the stone and fell very hard to my knees, with my palms and my face hitting the ground. My knees and palms were shredded, and I had rolled my ankle as well. Luckily my sunglasses prevented my face from getting hurt. I was bleeding very badly and bruised on one knee and luckily my friend was with me to help me get to a chair in the cafe area to assess my injuries. I was so grateful for not breaking any bones or teeth and that my friend had a first aid kit with him to help me. We took a moment because since I rolled my ankle, I couldn't walk very well on the opposite foot. My friend helped me back to the back entrance to the museum and we made our way through to the exit- I was in a lot of pain and sadly didn't get to see the beautiful grounds or the third floor of the museum because of what happened. When we were making our way back to the car, I was dreading trying to maneuver walking on that pathway that was uneven when we arrived. We started to take the paved road and the security guard stopped us in our tracks and said we could not walk there because cars may be passing through- I had blood running down my leg with bandages that were too small for my injury- and I started to tell him I fell and why we were wanting to walk that path and he cut me off without hearing what I was saying. He didn't even bother to ask about what happened- even though he was the same security guard we spoke with for about 10 minutes in the museum before going out the back door to the waterfront! It was so rude and he could see that I was limping, bleeding and couldn't walk without help. We had to turn around and go back to the entrance of the walkway and make our way slowly through that path to get to the car. It was almost comical because he clearly was hired to keep people safe and pay attention to tourists touching artifacts, etc., yet he was oblivious or didn't care to notice that I was injured, bleeding and limping right in front of him, in a different state than when he saw me about an hour before. My advice and reason for this whole recap: We noticed there were no signs anywhere for people to be attentive to the ground being uneven, particularly in the back of the museum. It would be great if they posted signs to make people aware to simply watch their step and be careful. Someone will fall again and I'm afraid it will be worse and could potentially mean a legal issue for Vizcaya.
Written July 10, 2023
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JULIE S
Nashville, TN52 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Beautiful mansion/castle. 70 rooms and we saw dozens of them. Interesting to learn their “modern” conveniences. The gardens were spectacular, as were tge views of the water. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It reminded me a bit of the Biltmore in Asheville, NC
Written July 8, 2023
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Maurita T
Miami, FL24 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
if you want a quite place to rest. There is a love cafe with wide selection of sandwiches and salads.
Written July 6, 2023
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Isabelle B
Nimes, France26 contributions
Mar 2023
A place out of time, gorgeous gardens (don't miss the orchids) take your time to explore. The house is a pure marvel. Try to find the elevator, so lovely (you cannot use it). Every single detail is absolutely stunning.
You must book only before coming. There is an audio guide in several languages. It's even better in the morning, fewer people and less heat.
Written May 30, 2023
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Debbi S
5 contributions
May 2023
This place is a must see in Miami. My 22 year old son and I enjoyed walking the grounds and throughout the house. We did do any sort of tour but I would if I returned.
Written May 25, 2023
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Jacquie J
Guildford, UK34 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Way too expensive. It is a lovely house with unusual and beautiful rooms but it's quite small and didn't take long to look around all the rooms. The stone barge is spectacular but let down by all the unsightly seaweed around it (surely some type of netting could be used around the bay to keep it clear?). The gardens have so much scope to be spectacular too but they look run down with no imagination gone into the planting. Usually garden's invite you to sit and enjoy the scenery but even walking around these gardens was boring. With entry being so expensive, it does beg the question as to what on earth the revenues gained are being spent on because it really doesn't seem to be on the upkeep of the place.
Written May 15, 2023
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MLemonthe
London, UK130 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
I was there with a friend because I love history and the old art, I do recommend the place but is better if you look online to read the details and not paying for the extra to do the tour, is very short and you have to run from one room to another to avoid miss the guide speech.
Written May 5, 2023
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