Here Are Three Local Art Museums Worth Visiting
Now that summer is nearly here, many Miami natives will start to wonder how they can make the best out of their staycations.
One way to take advantage of this newly found free time is to visit a local museum or exhibition with friends or loved ones.
Here are three local choices you can visit to satisfy your love for art.
Want to spice up your Instagram? Paradox Museum, located at 2301 N. Miami Ave. in Wynwood, has become one of the most popular selfie destinations.
From its moving block hallways to a “tilted” antigravity room, you will definitely encounter some mind-blowing moments.
But Paradox is more than just a selfie museum, each exhibit explains the science behind the illusion with accompanying music and a talking piano. This piano itself is an engaging AI device that converses with guests and takes music requests.
The museum is relatively new—Miami is one of only four locations in the United States. The goal is to encourage learning through the senses and create special experiences for museum-goers. With more than 70 interactive exhibits, this is one you shouldn’t miss.
It’s open Monday to Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $26 for adults.
Rubell Museum
Located in Allapattah at 100 NW 23rd St, the Rubell Museum offers a cozy array of contemporary art at a site that once served as a warehouse.
Exhibits include paintings and sculptures belonging to New York-based surrealist and impressionist painter Clayton Schiff, contemporary sculptors Patricia Ayres and Alexandre Diop, and a Franco-Senegalese artist who utilizes metal, textiles, latex and animal fibers in his art.
Another popular exhibit includes the Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Room and Narcissus Garden, which features an array of steel spheres and mirrors.
The venue also includes an indoor and outdoor Basque restaurant, LAKU, which leads into a beautiful garden and a permanent exhibit of works from Keith Haring, a pop art painter who advocated for AIDS and LGBT awareness through his pieces.
Open on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Entry to the museum is $15 for adults.
Located at 1101 N.W. 23 St. and accessible via Brightline’s Miami Central Station, Superblue Miami features gorgeous light-based digital displays that captivate audiences.
Described by The New York Times as “Trippy, Meditative, Gorgeous,” Superblue Miami allows guests to immerse themselves in the world of digital art. Featuring a mirrored maze and multiple crafted digital works, the museum gives you the feel of stepping into a new world.“
Their newest installation, Pulse Topology features the sound of heartbeats and 3,000 suspended light bulbs, uniting visual and audio, to create a unique artistic experience.
An interesting $12 add-on experience is the Massless Clouds Between Sculpture and Life, which offers guests a chance to become immersed in the work as visitors interact with clouds made out of soap bubbles. The installation is constantly changing to ensure each experience is unique.
Adult tickets are $36, but Florida Residents pay $29 with a valid ID. Hours are Monday to Thursday 11 a.m to 7 p.m., Friday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Superblue Miami is closed the first Tuesday of each month for maintenance.
