Museums in Miami range from contemporary art beside Biscayne Bay to hands-on science and a guided history tour farther from downtown. Pérez Art Museum Miami is about an 11-minute drive from this one-star Miami motel, while the downtown museums make it possible to pair visits in the same area.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami and Frost Science are next to each other in Maurice A. Ferré Park.
- Frost Science recommends allowing three to four hours.
- The Historic Hampton House offers guided tours Wednesday through Sunday.
- Admission and free-entry options vary by museum.
Choose a museum by interest and location
Choose by subject first, then group stops by neighbourhood to avoid spending your day crossing Miami. For art and science in one outing, Pérez Art Museum Miami and Frost Science sit beside each other in Maurice A. Ferré Park. MOCA North Miami offers another contemporary art stop, while the Historic Hampton House focuses on Miami history through guided tours.
If contemporary art is your priority, compare the waterfront location of PAMM with MOCA NoMi in North Miami. For a longer visit with exhibitions, an aquarium and a planetarium show, Frost Science has the clearest suggested time commitment. The Historic Hampton House works best as a scheduled tour rather than a drop-in museum visit.
Art stops: Pérez Art Museum Miami and MOCA North Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami offer contemporary art in two distinct locations. PAMM is at 1103 Biscayne Blvd., between the Arsht Center and the Kaseya Center. MOCA NoMi is in the Joan Lehman Building at 770 NE 125th Street in North Miami.
PAMM is generally open Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with later hours on Thursday; it is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. MOCA NoMi is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday.
These different schedules can help you choose which stop fits the day. For the North Miami museum’s location and visit details, see how to visit MOCA North Miami.
Both museums have wheelchair access. PAMM has complimentary wheelchairs at its visitor services desk with a driver’s license or ID held as a deposit. MOCA NoMi has wheelchairs and walkers available first-come, first-served or by advance reservation.
Science and history options
Frost Science pairs exhibitions with an aquarium and a planetarium, while the Historic Hampton House offers a guided look at a Miami landmark. Frost Science is at 1101 Biscayne Blvd. in Maurice A.
Ferré Park, next to PAMM, and is generally open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its Explorer Ticket includes exhibitions, the aquarium and one planetarium show, subject to availability and onsite booking.
Allow three to four hours for Frost Science. Tickets are valid for the full day on the purchased date and include a wristband for same-day re-entry. The museum is adjacent to the Museum Park station on the Miami-Dade Metromover’s Omni Loop.
Standard manual wheelchairs are available on request at the Ticket Center or main entrance ticket booth, with a valid driver’s license or photo ID left as a deposit.
The Historic Hampton House is at 4240 NW 27th Ave. and has on-site parking in a gated lot behind the building. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. Guided tours start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday; the museum tour lasts 45 minutes, and timed entry reservations are requested. Its story makes a natural companion to planning a visit to the Historic Hampton House.
Admission, free-entry days, and passes
Admission varies by museum, and free entry is tied to particular days or visitor groups rather than one shared arrangement. PAMM charges $18 for adults; seniors age 62 and older with ID, students with ID, and youth ages 7–18 pay $14, while children age 6 and under enter free.
PAMM also offers free admission Thursday after 5 p.m. to all visitors, as well as free entry for specified groups with ID, including active U.S. military, veterans, health care professionals, first responders and Florida educators.
MOCA NoMi general admission is $10 for ages 18–64 and $5 for seniors age 65 and older, students with valid ID, youth ages 12–17, and visitors identifying as disabled.
Children under 12, North Miami residents and city employees with proper identification, veterans, caregivers accompanying visitors with a disability, and MOCA members enter free. Bank of America cardholders can also receive free admission on the first full weekend of each month through Museums on Us.
Frost Science adult Explorer Tickets start at $29.95, and youth tickets for ages 4–11 start at $24.95; children age 3 and under and members enter free. Prices vary by visit date, and tickets are valid only on the date indicated.
PAMM tickets are subject to capacity and may sell out; online purchase is recommended, and ticket sales stop 30 minutes before closing. Check each museum’s official site before you go for current hours, prices and ticket conditions.
PAMM has a paid self-parking garage with a flat $18 rate during regular museum hours, subject to availability. Members receive a $7 parking discount after validation at the Visitor Services Desk.
Plan a museum day by neighbourhood
Keep a downtown day focused on the neighbouring PAMM and Frost Science, then choose one main visit rather than trying to fit every museum into a single schedule. Frost Science alone recommends three to four hours, and PAMM’s later Thursday closing gives you another way to arrange an art visit.
MOCA NoMi is in North Miami, so treat it as a separate area for your plans rather than assuming it sits beside the downtown museums. The Historic Hampton House is another distinct stop; reserve a timed tour slot and build your day around its tour start times. Its guided visit lasts 45 minutes.
How do you get between Miami museum areas?
For the downtown museum pair, the simplest geographic plan is to visit PAMM and Frost Science together: they are next to each other, and Frost Science is adjacent to the Metromover’s Museum Park station. The museum directs transit riders to take the Omni Loop to that station.
For other parts of Miami, compare the route and timing before choosing a connection. The guide to using Miami public transport from the hotel area covers the local transit context for planning those trips.
FAQs
Which Miami museums are next to each other?
Pérez Art Museum Miami and Frost Science are next to each other in Maurice A. Ferré Park.
Which museum has the longest suggested visit?
Frost Science recommends allowing three to four hours to explore its exhibitions.
Can you visit the Historic Hampton House without a tour?
No. The Historic Hampton House offers guided tours only, with timed entry reservations requested.
Which museums offer free admission?
Free admission depends on the museum, day and visitor eligibility. PAMM has a Thursday evening free-entry period, while MOCA NoMi offers free admission to several groups and through a monthly Museums on Us weekend.