Lectures
MAM presents a variety of informal gallery talks and lectures by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, curators, and art historians. See Programs and Events for listings.

MAM Morning Lectures

Architecture in the 20th Century

As critic Robert Hughes once famously noted, architecture is “the art nobody can escape.” Consciously or not, architecture influences the way we live and work. Beginning in October, this season’s MAM Morning Lectures will present five sessions by
Miami-based architects and scholars, focused on major figures. The series will illuminate everything from the history of modernist architecture and its aspirations of rational design producing a rational society to the most current directions in architecture.

Upcoming MAM Morning Lectures:

February 20
Miami's Modern Masters:
L. Murray Dixon, Igor Polevitzky and Morris Lapidus
Allan T. Shulman, AIA, LEED AP, Principal,
Shulman + Associates; Research Assistant Professor,
School of Architecture, University of Miami

March 26
Dynamic Modernism:
Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Santiago Calatrava
John Stuart, Associate Professor,
School of Architecture, Florida International University;
Principal, John Stuart Architecture

Ticket Pricing

Series
MAM Members/Students $25
Non-members $60

Individual Tickets
MAM Members/Students $10
Non-members $15

Universities: Schedule your Self-guided Tour
You are invited to bring your class to visit the museum on your own anytime during regular museum hours. There is no admission charge for students with ID. As a courtesy, MAM asks that you notify us in advance if you are planning a self-guided visit. Please call MAM’s Education Office at 305.375.4073 to notify us of your visit.

JAM at MAM – Third Thursdays
Happy Hour with an Artful Twist
Unwind with friends after work at MAM
Every third Thursday from 5 - 8:30pm
MAM members free; non-members $10
Click here to find out what's happening at this Month's JAM

If you’re interested in art and culture and want to meet others with similar interests, MAM offers a lively, after-work alternative. One of our longest-running events, JAM at MAM is held the third Thursday of every month and draws a loyal crowd of young professionals, artists, and other 21 to 41 year-olds who share a curiosity about art and Miami’s growing art scene. Enjoy a drink from the donation bar and munch on gourmet snacks while you listen to the sounds of local DJs. Come check out the art as well as the scene.

Group Tours
Private tours led by trained museum guides are available year-round by appointment. Offered in English and Spanish. Available to groups of 10 or more; Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free with standard museum admission or combination tickets purchased at MAM. For details and reservations call 305.375.4073.

Drop-in Resources

Visitors Gallery
Designed for visitors of all ages, these interactive spaces in our Plaza Level and Upper Level galleries feature reading materials, videos, writing stations, and hands-on activities intended to enhance the understanding and enjoyment of MAM’s collection and the exhibitions on view. Free.

Gallery Notes
These illustrated color take-home brochures written by MAM curators provide background information on the exhibitions on view. Free.

Guided Tours
Sundays
2pm
Every Sunday MAM offers free admission and 30-minute long guided tours for drop in visitors. Meet in the lobby.

 

Members-Only Programs

As a MAM member, you’ll be invited to experience exciting exhibitions, participate in educational programs and hear stimulating lectures. Whether you’re new to art or a seasoned connoisseur, you’ll enjoy the many programs MAM has to offer.

To find out about the wide array of educational programs that MAM offers as an exclusive benefit of membership, go to: Membership