At this time of year, Jamaicans visiting Miami are usually focused on shopping. However, for those interested in arts and culture, Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s culturally rich neighbourhoods, history and community provides a diverse range of special experiences and offers that give visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the diverse arts and culture scene.

December and January are Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage months featuring exclusive offers on museums, theatre performances and more, hosted by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

With the goal of making arts and culture more accessible to all, Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months offers something for everyone, including discounts and BOGOs to enjoy galleries and exhibitions, museums, cultural institutions, historical sites, heritage neighbourhoods, and special events.

Discover how various traditions have left their mark and explore the Wynwood arts district, Opa-locka history, Miami Beach theatre and more.

“Greater Miami and Miami Beach has a rich, cultural heritage that makes our neighborhoods and communities truly stand out for their authenticity,” said David Whitaker, president and CEO of the GMCVB.

“From Africa and the Caribbean to Latin America and around the globe, the two-month-long program celebrates all cultures and artistic genres, providing locals and visitors inspiration to further explore our vibrant destination that has gained international recognition for its top-notch museums and ever-evolving art scene.”

HIGHLIGHTS OF SPECIAL OFFERS INCLUDE:

EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS ART MUSEUMS:

Buy-one-get-one-free admission to one of Downtown Miami’s most prominent cultural destinations, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).

Ten per cent off admission to Wynwood’s unique art museum, The Museum of Graffiti, which exhibits, educates and celebrates the thousands of graffiti artists who have transformed walls into vibrant masterpieces.

Save Us$7 on weekday general admission to SuperBlue, an exciting, immersive experience featuring interactive exhibits, a world of flowers, waterfalls, a breathtaking lightbulb sculpture and more.

BECOME IMMERSED IN MIAMI’S HISTORY:

Learn the rich history of the first Black police officers in the City of Miami at the City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum where you will receive one child admission for free with every adult admission purchased

Buy one-get-one-free admission to The Gold Coast Railroad Museum, which strives to preserve, exhibit and operate historic equipment such as over 40 historic rail cars.

CATCH TOP PERFORMANCES FROM LOCAL TALENT:

Enjoy Miami City Ballet’s sweetest holiday tradition as a group. Buy three tickets and get one free to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® featuring a live orchestra, decadent costumes, larger-than-life projections and over 100 dancers.

10% off tickets to Miami New Drama’s Anna in the Tropics. Written by Miami Playwright, Nilo Cruz, the story transports viewers to 1920s Florida and follows a story of workers in a Cuban-American cigar factory learning the balance between new and old traditions.

Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months is one of seven programs within the GMCVB’s Miami Temptations Program, a series of themed months designed to highlight the best the destination has to offer through monthly deals and special programming. Miami Temptations is also home to Miami Health & Wellness Months (February-March), Miami Attraction & Museum Months (April-May), Miami Hotel Months (June-September), Miami Spa Months (July-August), Miami Spice Restaurant Months (August-September), and Miami Entertainment Months (October-November).