Vizcaya Museum and Gardens opens its gates free of charge on the last Sundays in June, July, and August of 2008 for a day of free programs and activities for all ages.  Celebrate Free Sundays at Vizcaya on June 29, July 27 and August 31.

To ensure the safety of our historic property and collections, Security will monitor and limit the number of visitors in the house and on the property.  Free Sundays have been such a success, we regret that parking will be very difficult for visitors and we may need to stop entry to the entire Vizcaya property at 3:00 p.m. to prevent over-crowding.

PLAN YOUR VISIT:

We appreciate your cooperation to help preserve Vizcaya, Miami's only public National Historic Landmark. No food, beverages, umbrellas, strollers or backpacks are permitted in the Main House. Unfortunately, Vizcaya does not have a bag check. Strollers may be parked outside the Main House.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens welcomes all visitors and their service animals, and is committed to offering accessible facilities and full and rich experiences.  As a National Historic Landmark built nearly a century ago Vizcaya has both the challenge and the opportunity to determine how we can best preserve Vizcaya, while welcoming visitors with diverse interests and needs.  All visitors should be aware and cautious of the many steps and uneven floors and terrain throughout Vizcaya's Main House, Gardens and grounds.

 

August 31, 2008

FEATURED PROGRAMS:

10:30, 12:30 & 2:30
Meet on South Terrace, Main House
Garden Tours
Stroll with Vizcaya Volunteer Guides to learn more about Vizcaya’s gardens and outdoor statuary.

10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
David A. Klein Orchidarium, Picnic Area
Learn About Orchids
Make your own "plant pillow" to hang on your balcony or porch using simple, easy to find materials with Vizcaya's Curator of Orchids, Carol De Biase.  Enter a raffle to win a free orchid!

ENJOY THROUGHOUT THE DAY:

9:30 – 5:00
Visit Vizcaya’s Main House
Stationed Volunteer Guides share insights and answer your questions in the main house. (Due to a high volume of visitors, Security may monitor and limit the number of visitors in the house at a given time.)

9:30 – 5:00
Courtyard, Main House
Historic Photography and Film
See historic images and a video of Vizcaya's first day as a public institution in 1953.

10:00 – 4:00
South Terrace, Main House
Family Art-Making: Seedpots
Begin your own garden; decorate a pot and plant a seed!

10:00 – 4:00
Gardens
Featured Artist: Barbara Rivera
Barbara Rivera, resident artist at the Art Center South Florida, will be in the gardens painting the landscape as the background to a Victorian themed portrait.  Experience an artist at work and ask questions about the art-making process. 

9:30 – 5:00
Gardens
Save America's Treasures Self-Guided Walking Tour
Vizcaya will embark on a major conservation program of over 120 unique and historically significant objects in the winter of 2008-2009. This self-guided tour highlights some of the statuary that will be restored.

Many programs have limited space.  Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Not all areas are wheelchair accessible. Programs subject to change without notice.

During public programs Vizcaya Museum and Gardens may take photographs of participants to be used for promotional or educational purposes.  Please contact a Vizcaya representative if you have questions or concerns about this practice.

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