The Best Things to Do in Miami for More Beyond the Beach

26 Best Things to Do in Miami // The Best Things to Do in Miami for Cuban History, Nature-Filled Botanical Gardens, and Enrapturing Theatre // The Best Things to Do in Miami for More Beyond the Beach // 26 Best Things to Do in Miami, America's Magic City Sara Liss and Michael StavardisactivityMuseum of Sex MiamiArrowThe Museum of Sex, which originally opened its doors inNew York Cityin 2002, is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and celebrating the cultural significance of human sexuality. This Miami outpost opened in 2023 and features three large exhibition galleries, retail space, and a bar. The museum certainly has its frisky and provocative moments, and largely succeeds in being an engaging, often thought-provoking, and surprisingly educational experience that transcends mere titillation. Plenty of interactive elements add to the un-stuffy atmosphere: touchscreens offering historical timelines, audio guides sharing personal stories or expert commentary, and photo opportunities that encourage flirtatious moments. There's plenty here to keep one's attention, from the brightly-colored displays to the scintillating subject matter.Read Review Oriol TarridasactivityFreedom Tower at Miami Dade CollegeArrowFrom the exhibitionWe Carry Our Homes With UsRead Review GettyactivityMiami New DramaArrowMiami New Drama is a not-for-profit organization that produces award-winning and often-times bilingual plays. Housed in the historic Colony Theater on Lincoln Road in South Beach, where it is the resident theater group, the outfit has been a formidable theatrical presence since its debut 2017/2018 season. Helmed by Michel Hausmann, a Venezuelan-born theater director, producer, and writer who co-founded the organization in 2016 with fellow Venezuelan playwright Moises Kaufman, the company has received its share of awards and recognition and attracts both locals and visitors who are intrigued by the mix of world-class theater productions and topical subject matters. The productions here work on many levels—giving theatre lovers something they crave and attracting newbies to the joys of the watching great plays come to life.Read Review Courtesy Philipp and Patricia Frost Museum of ScienceactivityPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of ScienceArrowOpened in 2017, this LEED-certified building has a dazzling planetarium and thoughtfully composed exhibit halls, but it’s the 31-foot-wide “oculus” lens and viewing portal into the three-story Gulf Stream Aquarium habitat, and its famous hammerhead sharks, that still wow visitors. Grand and modern, the open-air four-building campus, designed by Grimshaw Architects, flanks Biscayne Bay with sweeping views of the water and cruise ships docked at nearby Port of Miami, and encourages explorations and interconnectedness as guests move from the top down, starting on the higher levels of the six-floor complex and making their way through the various exhibit halls and aquarium floors. The museum's permanent exhibits focus on South Florida's crucial aquatic ecosystems, the power of science and the frontier of innovation and technology. Kids love the sting ray touch tanks and the interactive Everglades "River of Grass" virtual environment, while adults appreciate the 3-D planetarium shows that focus on space exploration and climate change.Read Review Jason LopezactivityFairchild Tropical Botanic GardenArrowSpanning nearly 84 acres, the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is filled with tropical plants, flowers,...

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