MIAMI ART MUSEUM AT THE MIAMI-DADE CULTURAL CENTRE
Featuring an eclectic mix of modern and contemporary works by such artists as Eric Fischl, Max Beckmann, Jim Dine, and Stuart Davis, The Miami Art Museum (MAM) is always a pleasure for anyone with an appreciation for the visual arts. Rotating exhibitions span the ages and styles, and often focus on the Latin American and Caribbean heritage of the south Florida region. There are also fantastic themed exhibits such as the Andy Warhol exhibit, which features all-night films by the artist, make-your-own pop art, cocktail hours, and parties with local deejays. JAM at MAM is the museum's popular happy hour, which takes place the second Thursday of the month and is tied in to a particular exhibit. Don't worry about finding the place. Just about anyone can give you directions. Just make sure to ask for the Miami-Dade Cultural Centre, where the museum is housed. It is a fortress like complex designed by Phillip Johnson. In addition to the acclaimed Miami Art Museum, the centre houses the main branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library, which sometimes features art and cultural exhibits, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, which highlights the fascinating history of the area.
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