Miami is Celebrating National Museum Day on May 18
- wgclients01
- May 16
- 3 min read
National Museum Day is Saturday, May 18, and there’s no better place to celebrate than in Miami. Below, you’ll find a list of few museums offering showcasing experiences for all ages and interests.
Description: Located in Downtown Miami, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading-edge science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. Sitting on four acres, the 250,000-square-foot museum is divided into four distinct buildings: the Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and the North and West Wings. At Frost Science, visitors can explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in an experiential setting with interactive exhibitions and unique shows. Recently added to the extensive exhibit roster is The Dig, the only paleontology exhibit in the region, and South Florida’s only paleontology research program. Also new this summer is AI: More Than Human, an immersive exhibition exploring the power, potential, and ethics of artificial intelligence.
Frost Science
Description: The Museum of Sex in Miami is a groundbreaking cultural institution dedicated to the exploration of human sexuality and its impact on art, culture, and history. Located in the heart of Miami, the museum offers an immersive experience that celebrates the diverse and complex nature of human desire through a dynamic array of exhibitions, interactive displays, and thought-provoking installations. Currently, the museum features two captivating galleries, Modern Sex: 100 Years of Design and Decency and Hajime Sorayama: Desire Machines, both on display until fall. The museum’s permanent exhibition, Super Funland: Journey into the Erotic Carnival, is filled with creatively designed installations and games where participants can win amazing prizes. Together, the museum provides a captivating look at the ways in which sexuality has been represented and understood across various cultures and time periods. The Museum of Sex continues to be a vital platform for challenging norms, fostering open conversations, and promoting inclusivity and understanding.
Museum of Sex
Description: Superblue Miami is an experiential art center located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami that curates immersive experiences and enlightens audiences while supporting the voices and visions of modern artists to bring their artistic creations to life. Superblue unveils its first installation of 2025 this May with Alone Together, a striking new installation by postdigital art collective Random International. Opening May 17, the mesmerizing experience explores the tension between visibility and isolation, using algorithmic surveillance and shifting beams of light to turn visitors into both subjects and spectators. It's Random International’s debut at Superblue—and a must-see for anyone craving thought-provoking, experiential art.
Superblue Miami
Description: A favorite for families, the Miami Children’s Museum is a vibrant, hands-on learning hub that inspires curiosity and creativity in kids of all ages. This non-profit institution is dedicated to enriching young minds through interactive exhibits, educational programs, and imaginative play spaces. Whether guests are looking to explore the miniature city or dive into the world of art and culture, it’s a place where fun and learning go hand in hand—perfect for celebrating National Museum Day.
Miami Children’s Museum
Description: With over 70 mind-bending, paradox-based exhibits, the Paradox Museum isn't just another attraction in Miami—it's a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience that defies expectations. Far beyond traditional "edutainment," it offers more brain-teasing illusions, eye-tricking installations, and reality-warping moments than any other destination of its kind in the world. Guests of all ages are invited to dive into the fascinating science behind paradoxes, engage with interactive displays that challenge perception, and capture awe-inspiring photos that seem too surreal to be real.
Paradox Museum Miami
Description: Wynwood Walls is an outdoor museum of international street art that’s spurred the creation of murals throughout the Wynwood district and across the United States. It is now one of the best venues in the world to see the work of leading street artists. Encompassing more than 50 dazzling, cutting-edge murals created by respected street artists from Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States, the Wynwood Walls attract hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world each year.
