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Discover the Top Miami Art Galleries: A Collector’s Guide to the City's Best

Some of my favorite moments in Miami have happened far from the beach—inside white-walled rooms that hum with quiet energy. These spaces invite you to pause, to look closer, and to feel something unexpected. The city’s art galleries are more than venues—they’re windows into Miami’s creative pulse. Whether you’ve been collecting for years or just beginning to explore, this is where art feels personal.

Here are a few of our favorite destinations for discovering (and maybe even acquiring) world-class art in Miami:


1. Avant Gallery

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With locations at Miami Beach’s iconic 1111 Lincoln Road and in the Miami Design District, Avant Gallery blends cutting-edge contemporary art with high design. From AI-generated visuals to vivid photography and sculptural furnishings, this gallery bridges art and lifestyle in striking fashion.

  • Where: 1111 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL & 39 NE 39th St, Miami, FL

  • Focus: Contemporary art, photography, sculpture, and design

  • Website: Avant Gallery

2. David Castillo Gallery

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Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, David Castillo Gallery is known for its focus on conceptual and political art across various media. The gallery champions both emerging and established artists, particularly from the African diaspora and LGBTQ+ communities.

  • Specialty: Contemporary art with a conceptual and cultural edge

  • Address: 3930 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 201, Miami

  • Phone: (305) 573-8110

  • Website: davidcastillogallery.com


3. Fredric Snitzer Gallery

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One of the most established names in the city, Fredric Snitzer Gallery has been instrumental in shaping Miami's contemporary art identity. Now located in a striking new space in Little River, the gallery continues to represent internationally recognized artists.

  • Specialty: Contemporary art from established and mid-career artists

  • Address: 1540 NE Miami Ct, Miami

  • Phone: (305) 448-8976

  • Website: snitzer.com


4. Gary Nader Art Centre

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A landmark in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, this expansive gallery specializes in Latin American modern and contemporary masters. It’s especially renowned for its collection of monumental works by Fernando Botero, and regularly draws serious collectors from around the world.

  • Where: 62 NE 27th St, Miami, FL

  • Focus: Latin American masters and large-scale sculpture

  • Website: Gary Nader Art Centre


5. Nina Johnson Gallery

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Nina Johnson, formerly Gallery Diet, is one of Miami’s most respected platforms for experimental and emerging art. Housed in a mid-century bungalow in Little Haiti, the gallery is as thoughtfully curated as it is architecturally distinct.

  • Specialty: Emerging and concept-driven contemporary artists

  • Address: 6315 NW 2nd Ave, Miami

  • Phone: (305) 571-2288

  • Website: ninajohnson.com


6. Nina Torres Fine Art

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This waterfront gallery in Edgewater spans 8,000 square feet and showcases a refined roster of contemporary artists. Whether hosting exhibitions or private events, Nina Torres Fine Art offers a clean, elegant setting for collectors seeking standout modern works.

  • Where: 1800 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL

  • Focus: Contemporary art exhibitions

  • Website: Nina Torres Fine Art


7. Sammer Gallery LLC

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Located in Midtown Miami, Sammer Gallery specializes in Latin American Abstraction with a strong emphasis on geometric and concrete art. In addition to showcasing rare pieces, the gallery also provides curatorial services for private institutions and collectors alike.

  • Where: 3301 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL

  • Focus: Latin American Abstraction, geometric and constructivist art

  • Website: Sammer Gallery


8. Spinello Projects

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A fiercely independent space in Allapattah, Spinello Projects is where Miami's experimental heart beats loudest. The gallery presents provocative exhibitions and is known for taking creative risks while nurturing Miami-based talent.

  • Specialty: Avant-garde and interdisciplinary contemporary art

  • Address: 2930 NW 7th Ave, Miami

  • Phone: (786) 271-4223

  • Website: spinelloprojects.com


9. Waltman Ortega Fine Art

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Nestled between Wynwood and Edgewater, this gallery is known for a bold, international lineup—representing emerging and established artists across a range of disciplines. Its in-house residency program keeps the space dynamic and its programming fresh.

By Tiago Lima/ML Staff. Photos/Provided by each featured gallery on this story.

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