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Pérez Art Museum Miami
4.5
1,674 reviews
#18 of 380 things to do in Miami
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11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Pérez Art Museum Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Established in 1984, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) evolved from the Miami Art Museum, which grew out of the Center for the Fine Arts (CFA). The CFA opened to the public in 1984 as a partnership between Metropolitan Dade County Government and the Center for the Fine Arts Association Inc., a private 501(c) (3) corporation. In 1994, on the occasion of its tenth anniversary, the CFA's leadership determined to transform this County department from a space solely for temporary exhibitions into a private institution with a permanent collection dedicated to international art of the 20th and 21st centuries that reflected Greater Miami's diverse community and pivotal geographic location at the crossroads of the Americas.
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scott r
Silver Spring, MD633 contributions
Must experience Liminal Spaces
Dec 2022
PAMM to me, has alway sbeen about the quality of whatever special exhibit is on view as the permenant collection to me feels a little thin, notwithstanding the captions written by wanna be literary art critics reaching for meaning when often then isn't much. At the moment, both Liminal Spaces and Mariano are well wroth seeing. Liminal in particular is a whimsical and fun display of interactive installations that in itself is worth the price of admission. If you leave without smiling, you have no sense of wonderment.
Written December 24, 2022
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Laura W
Denver, CO17 contributions
Awesome!
Apr 2023 • Solo
This was the best art museum I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to several. It’s pretty inexpensive considering it’s a museum. You do have to check your large bags upon entering which I’m not really a fan of. There’s plenty of museum security around to intervene should anything happen. A lot of the exhibits available when I went were multi dimensional or interactive. Not just paintings on a wall or even just sculptures. A lot of the artists used lights, technology, etc so it made me rethink art. Some used optical illusions. The gift shop is a little overpriced like most attractions. I was able to get some $1 postcards but $4-5 for a sticker is a bit much. I do wish they had a little better signage or flow. So you could know which exhibits you’d already seen. But again it was the best art museum I’ve been to.
Written April 24, 2023
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david M
New Haven, CT60 contributions
Loved our visit
Jan 2023
LOVED our visit to this museum. A light filled, beautifully sited (right on the water) place. Reasonable admission costs for a museum (though we were just two "seniors.")
Solid permanent collection and the special exhibition, Liminal Spaces, was engaging for all ages.

Note: parking is $15 in the adjacent lot.
Written January 5, 2023
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Amy B
7 contributions
Good temporary exhibit, poor dining experience
Apr 2022 • Solo
PAMM was on my bucket list for Miami and it was good timing with the Warhol/ Marisol exhibit. I thought the permanent collection was lacking and thought there would have been more to the sculpture garden. At the end of my visit I stopped by the Verde restaurant for lunch. I didn’t see a hostess so I found a small table and seated myself. A staff member came over and told me they were not taking walk ins because they were expecting a large party. I left and on my way out saw her seat others. Maybe there was a reason for that, perhaps they had reservations, but I was still disappointed because it was lunch time and I was pretty hungry, and the restaurant wasn’t too busy. I thought they could accommodated me since I was only one person. Museum dining really should be more accessible for museum visitors. I’ve been to many museums over the years and being turned away for dining was a first. People come from all over, spend time on their feet visiting collections and can’t even stop to relax and eat; it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I don’t know that I’ll return or recommend the museum.
Written April 29, 2022
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Madelyn Arion
Miami, FL62 contributions
5 star scenery.. 2 star display.
Sep 2021 • Couples
5 star scenery.. 2 star display.

Ok I’m going to sound very *art critic* here BUT … in my opinion, the most impressive aspect of this museum was the building’s exterior. My husband and I spent an afternoon strolling through downtown Miami and were excited to experience the Perez display. Parking and entry is a breeze and ticketing is as to be expected. The museum walkthrough is seemingly large with a winding second level to the exhibit. The first portion of contemporary art was vibrant and well-organized in each space. As we progressed however, I wasn’t so much satisfied with the displays.

Art appreciation is largely opinion-based, yet i think the majority of museum-goers are more impressed with works requiring a unique creative vision, keen workmanship, or a brand new technique. As an artist myself, i can appreciate art of all kinds….. but truly….. there not much talent to see here.

The museum’s exterior, on the other hand, is a sight to see. This is a beautiful location with surrounding view of both downtown Miami and the Miami harbor. If nothing else, come for the view.
Written August 8, 2022
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Marisa F
2 contributions
Rude and Unprofessional Museum Staff
Aug 2021 • Couples
It is unfortunate that this amazing collection of art is run by such a rude and unprofessional staff. The museum is not marked clearly but paying customers are not allowed to wander and view the art. There are attendants in each doorway eager to snap at you and tell you you’re not allowed to walk a certain way or enter a gallery until you’ve viewed many other galleries. The whole experience was extremely uncomfortable and made us want to leave. I did not shop at the gift shop because of it.
Written August 7, 2021
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Luisa Salas T
Miami, United States42 contributions
Nice Museum - terrible and pricy parking lot
Apr 2023 • Family
We’ve been to this Museum a couple of time with and without the kids.

Small and cosy, the museum features contemporary exhibits by Yayoi Kusama, Leandro Erlich and Carlos Cruz Diez, that gives patrons multiples opportunities to interact with art.

The walk by the water behind the museum and the hammocks chairs, complement the visit beautifully.

Not beautiful? The parking lot that looks and feels like a bomb was dropped there. A $18 flat fee for and unfinished lot? Outrageous.
Written April 8, 2023
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Kay L
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Extremely disappointed with PAMM’s manager Stephanie Vasquez
Mar 2022 • Couples
Disappointed with PAMM’s policy regarding ESA

We’ve visited the PAMM several times in the past with Mika, our 4 year old ESA. We’ve never had an issue. Today, Stephanie Vasquez refused to allow us to enter the museum. After explaining that we’ve come here several times in the past and never had an issue, she simply sent the security guard over and he asked us to leave. Stephanie explained that she had never seen the ID for Mika before and therefore we were denied access to the museum. Extremely disappointed with PAMM and manager Stephanie Vasquez.
Written March 27, 2022
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,020 contributions
Ok but a bit sparse
Oct 2021 • Solo
The Perez Museum features contemporary art emphasizing Latin and Caribbean art. While I am not a great fan of such art, I found the collection a bit limited. There was an current exhibition of contemporary art from Africa which was so-so but the permanent collection was somewhat sparse. Having said that, there were nice Stella and Segal works and an interesting weaving by Igshaan Adams from South Africa. The museum itself , is set in a nice park overlooking the bay in downtown and is quite impressive from the outside. Admission is $16, seniors $12 and parking $15.
Written October 31, 2021
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margatemensch2016
Coconut Creek, FL761 contributions
For Those With Strong Propensities Towards Late 20th Century and Contemporary Art
Mar 2022
This is an update. On the last day of March,2022,I returned to this art museum.This art museum caters to people who have strong propensities for Late 20th Century and Contemporary Art.At the Perez Art Museum,the works of Hispanic and African American Artists are very well represented.Personal favorites that day were;Zhivago Duncan's"Pretentious Crap"(mixed media,evokes fond memories of Bryce Canyon),Gisela McDaniel's"Speaking Seeds"(painting),Lynette Viadom Boakye's"King For Him"(painting),Jose Bedia's"Deer Island"(painting),Gene Davis'"Blue Freak Out"(Washington D.C. Colorist Painting),and Simone Leigh's""African Women's Breasts"(mixed media,depicts struggles of African Women)Famous Artists such as;George Segal,Robert Rauschenberg,and
Glenn Ligon were also well represented in this relatively small art museum.
In a few weeks,there will be an exhibit featuring the works of Andy Warhol and Marisol at the Perez Art Museum .So enjoy this charming art museum.
Written April 1, 2022
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  • Fri - Mon 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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