A Weekend at the Museum: NGC Standard Flower Show

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for a blooming weekend celebration! Explore the beauty of nature with professional flower show, A Gala at the Museum, presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Garden Club. Free with museum admission!

Exploring Monotype Prints Workshop

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Get inspired by artist Michele Oka Doner and explore her processes and materials while creating vibrant monotype prints. Learn to use image transfers and textures like dried plants and bubble wrap to craft unique and detailed prints. Plus, don't miss Tra Publishing selling Michele Oka Doner's, A Seed Takes Root!

$25

Floral Fusion: Sculptural Floral Design Workshop

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Learn how to create a modern still life-inspired floral arrangement using foam-free mechanics, fresh blooms, and foraged elements with local designer, Michelle Riveron. Discover the art of mixing flowers while taking home essential tools to continue your floral experiments. Enjoy a curated photo opportunity and a glass of wine as you delve into the world […]

$60

April 21: Bike and BBQ/Gables Cycle Day

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for the most popular bike tour of the year: a ride to Matheson Hammock Park and picnic at the historic pavilion. This tour leaves from the Coral Gables Youth Center (405 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33134). Presented in partnership with the City of Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust. *This is a […]

Planting a Rainbow Storytime

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for a vibrant storytime adventure! Dive into the colorful world of gardening as we follow a mother and child planting a beautiful garden of flowers. Engage in sensory-based activities and interactive exploration inspired by the book, perfect for little ones and their families to enjoy together.

$10

A Weekend at the Museum: NGC Standard Flower Show

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for a blooming weekend celebration! Explore the beauty of nature with professional flower show, A Gala at the Museum, presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Garden Club. Free with museum admission!

Pollinator Paradise Presentation

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for an exciting seminar on creating a paradise for pollinators in South Florida! Led by Daniel Calzadilla, Beekeeper. This event is perfect for families. Learn how to support all pollinators through eco-friendly gardening, with a focus on native plants. Daniel will share tips on selecting the best plants to attract and nurture these […]

$5

Strange Fruit in Florida: Racial Violence in the Sunshine State

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Dr. Hobbs, Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute at Edward Waters University, examines Florida’s painful history of lynching and racial violence, with a focus on the life and efforts of civil rights activist Harry T. Moore’s fight against lynching and the Klu Klux Klan that led to his death in a bombing of […]

Free

Michele Oka Doner: Documenting the Real Magical Landscape

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Uncover the artistry of landscape interpretation with renowned artists Michele Oka Doner and Cristina Favretto, Head of Special Collections. Delve into the captivating realm of personal interpretations and the vital role of libraries and archives in preserving them. Join us for an enlightening discussion on documenting the real magical landscape. And don't miss the opportunity […]

Free

Exhibition Opening – Ría, everything remembered is dear, everything remembered is there. Works by Lihie Talmor and Ruti Talmor

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

This exhibition assembles 37 prints, including photogravures and photo-etchings, that capture a deeply personal trip across the American South by the mother-daughter duo Lihie Talmor and Ruti Talmor, as they followed Elvis Presley’s early steps. “Eventually, like my mother, I was entranced by the mystery that seemed to sit at the core of ; there […]

Exhibition Opening – JORGE TACLA: A MEMOIR OF RUINS

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

This exhibition gathers a selection of works from different periods in the career of Chile-born, New-York-based artist Jorge Tacla (1958). From early paintings and works on paper of the 1980s, to recent work, the curatorship is based on this artist´s relationship with architecture and the built environment as he makes comments on socio-political issues around […]

Exhibition Tour and Conversation with artists Lihie and Ruti Talmor

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for an Exhibition Tour and Conversation with artists Lihie and Ruti Talmor, exploring the recently inaugurated exhibition "RIA, everything remember is dear, everything remembered is there." This project, born from a fascination with Elvis Presley, became an adventurous journey through the American South.

Free

Downtown Walking Tour

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Visit historic Mediterranean Revival buildings and stroll through the bustling business district of Coral Gables, learning about the history of this thriving area since the 1920s! With each step, you’ll uncover the fascinating history and stories behind the iconic buildings that define this unique urban oasis. Museum admission is included with tickets.

The Navy Band Performance

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Turn up the music as Pride, the Navy Band Southeast’s Popular Music Group, closes out Fleet Week in the Gables with a lively concert on our Plaza. Enjoy drinks with our cash bar and enjoy sweet treats by Pink Elephant Coffee!

Across the Florida Straits to Cuba—A Living History of the Buildings Left Behind

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Cuba is a historical laboratory of buildings, streets, and artifacts that have been mostly untouched since 1960–allowing visitors to transport themselves into a time and space that has not evolved into modern times. In this historical presentation, Mario Cartaya retraces and recalls six decades of friendly and cooperative Cuban-American relations and history. Mario Cartaya was […]

$5

Jesús Enrique’s Salsa Concert

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us in celebrating the 122ⁿᵈ birthday of the Republic of Cuba with Jesús Enrique, also known as “El Salsero de Miami“, making his debut in The City Beautiful. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this unique celebration and enjoy the vibrant energy of salsa in an exceptional atmosphere!

$20 – $30

Gables Bike Tour: Literally Coral Gables

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

It’s no fiction, the literary history of Coral Gables includes book shops, libraries and even a few writers. Mitch Kaplan, the owner of Books & Books, will lead the first edition of this novel tour of the written word in Coral Gables.

Book Presentation: “Tavita. Cuentos mediocres, diálogos fútiles en el drama nacional” by David Trejo (In Spanish)

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

This book, by David Trejo, author, Salvadoran diplomat, and politician with a long trajectory as a cultural promoter and human rights advocate in Central America, delves into the intricacies of Salvadoran society, offering a nuanced exploration of its political, social, and cultural landscape through a variety of characters and narratives. With a direct and realistic […]

Exhibition Opening – Visions from Inside the Walls. Coral Gables Artists Today

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

“Visions from Inside the Walls. Coral Gables Artists Today”, is a collective exhibition that brings together a diverse group of artists, who reside or work in the Coral Gables City. Their pieces delve into the complexities of human experience. Through three distinct yet interconnected sections – "Identity and Cultural Roots”,"Memory and Perception," and "The Built […]

Building a Home: Cardboard Architecture Workshop

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

  Join us for an exciting Cardboard Workshop inspired by the innovative architect Shigeru Ban! Led by cardboard and textile artist Kristina Reinis, will introduce participants to the power of what you can create with everyday materials. Discover how this sustainable material can be transformed into remarkable structures!   This engaging workshop will introduce participants to […]

$15

Wine & Unwind with Young Associates

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join the Young Associates at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe for fresh summer wines and networking. Don’t miss out on this fun and refreshing event!

Canceled Family Day on Aragon

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us at the Coral Gables Museum every second Saturday of the month for engaging fun family activities: arts & crafts, live performances, and more! Enjoy FREE admission for the […]

Gables Bike Tour: Royal Poinciana Fiesta

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Presented with the Tropical Flowering Tree Society as part of the annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta festival. Presented in partnership with the Dade Heritage Trust.

Opening of the exhibition “Celebrating a Century: Coral Gables’ First Church and Civic Heart”

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

This exhibition will gather a rich tapestry of historical artifacts, documents, and narratives to celebrate the centennial of the Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, a cornerstone of The City Beautiful. Founded in 1923 as part of George Merrick's visionary plan for Coral Gables, the church not only honored his father, Solomon Merrick's dedication […]

Opening of the exhibition “DREAMING CORAL GABLES; A BIOGRAPHICAL STORY”

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

This exhibition delves into the multifaceted life of George Merrick: the artist, the entrepreneur, the visionary, and the dreamer. Personal objects, photographs, documents, and other historical material will offer visitors an in-depth exploration of our founder’s life, contributions, and enduring impact on the cultural and architectural landscape of The City Beautiful.

Screening of “THE PLACEMAKER-POET”

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Join us for "The Placemaker-Poet", an innovative three-screen dramatic presentation about the life and legacy of visionary developer George E. Merrick. This event is linked to the upcoming exhibition "Celebrating a Century: Coral Gables’ First Church and Civic Heart" and was created by emeritus professor Philip M. Church in partnership with the nonprofit theater company […]

An Evening with Artist Edel Rodriguez

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

The Books & Books Literary Foundation and the Coral Gables Museum are proud to present an evening with Edel Rodriguez discussing The Mango Tree (La mata de mango): A Picture Book (Abrams Books for Young Readers, $18.99). From internationally renowned, award-winning artist Edel Rodriguez comes The Mango Tree, an enchanting wordless picture book and a […]

Online Auction – FOR A SUMMER OF ART AND FUN!

Presented on the occasion of the upcoming exhibition 'Dreaming of Coral Gables,' exploring the life of visionary George Merrick. Your tax-deductible donation will support Public Programs and Exhibitions celebrating the Centennial of The City Beautiful.