The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is an outdoor memorial at 1933–1945 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida. Dedicated in 1990, it brings together sculpture, gardens and historical elements; you can visit without a ticket.
- Location: 1933–1945 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Typical opening pattern: Daily, from morning until sunset; published opening times differ.
- Admission: Free; tickets are not required.
- Time to allow: About 90 minutes to walk around the site.
The memorial’s history and design
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach began with a commission by Holocaust survivors and community leaders in the mid-1980s. They asked architect and artist Kenneth Treister to create a memorial, which was dedicated on February 4, 1990.
Its central work, the Sculpture of Love and Anguish, is a large bronze arm rising from the ground. Around it, bronze figures of family members reach to help one another. The design places human figures and a monumental form together in an outdoor setting.
The Arbor of History adds a different perspective: black granite slabs etched with photographs relating to Holocaust history. Together, the sculpture and slabs connect the memorial’s artistic design with remembrance and historical record. Its outdoor setting and historical features differ from the downtown collections covered in Miami museums: how to plan a visit around downtown.
What can you see at the site?
The outdoor grounds include gardens, a reflecting pool and the four-story bronze arm sculpture. The Arbor of History’s etched photographs provide another point of focus as you move around the site.
An audio tour can be downloaded on an iPhone. The site also offers educational and cultural programming, including lectures, teacher seminars, school tours and commemorations. Programs and arrangements can vary, so check the official site before you go.
What are the Holocaust Memorial opening hours?
The memorial is open daily, with published opening times ranging from 9 a.m. until sunset to 10 a.m. until sunset. Since hours can change, check the official site before you go.
Admission is free, and tickets are not required. Groups of 10 or more from a school or organization can submit a request to arrange a visit. The memorial recommends the experience for ages 10 and older.
How do you get from Miami to the memorial?
The memorial is in Miami Beach, and the City of Miami Beach describes a South Beach driving approach via I-395 and MacArthur Causeway, which becomes Fifth Street.
For the 17th Street area, its directions continue along Fifth Street to Washington Avenue, then north to 17th Street. For broader local context, how to get from the hotel area to Miami Beach covers the trip to the beach area.
Parking options include limited city metered spaces on Elie Wiesel Way, also called 19th Street, and the Miami Beach 17th Street Garage at 640 17th Street. Parking availability can vary. Miami Beach also lists a free trolley among its local transport options; for a public-transport route from your starting point, use a mapping service.
From Royal Budget Inn, Miami city centre is about 11 minutes by car. If your trip starts in Miami, the Royal Budget rooms in Miami are one possible starting point; check your route to the memorial separately, since this is not a travel time to the site.
Visitor etiquette and time to allow
Allow about 90 minutes to walk around the memorial grounds. Keep the visit respectful: the memorial asks visitors not to bring food, and bicycles and pets are not permitted. Visitors with a service dog are asked to email the memorial in advance.
FAQs
Is the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach free?
Yes. The outdoor memorial is free to visit, and tickets are not required.
How long should you plan for a visit?
The memorial FAQ estimates about 90 minutes to walk around the site.
Can you bring a pet to the memorial?
No. Pets are not permitted; visitors with a service dog are asked to email the memorial in advance.
Is the memorial open every day?
Yes, it is open daily, from morning until sunset. Published opening times range from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the start of the day, so verify the current hours before setting out.