WOLFSONIAN - FIU

MIAMI BEACH, FL

The Wolfsonian-FIU is a museum and research center that is situated in Miami Beach, Florida. It was established in 1986 by Mitchell Wolfson Jr., who is an avid collector of decorative and fine arts, and is affiliated with Florida International University. The museum's collection comprises of over 180,000 objects from the period of 1885-1945, with a focus on modern art and design, propaganda, architecture, and industrial design.

The Wolfsonian-FIU is housed in a grand 1927 Mediterranean Revival building, which was originally designed by the renowned architect, Robert Law Weed. The building underwent a major renovation in 1992 by the award-winning architect Mark Hampton, which added a new wing to the structure, expanding its exhibition space. The museum spans over 55,000 square feet and features three floors of galleries, a library, and a café.

The Wolfsonian-FIU is dedicated to exploring the role of design, art, and propaganda in the modern world. It offers educational programs, lectures, and tours for school groups, adults, and families. The museum also has a research center that provides access to its vast collection of objects, archives, and publications to scholars and researchers. The Wolfsonian-FIU serves as a cultural hub and attracts visitors from all over the world who are interested in art, design, and history.

WOLFSONIAN - FIU is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MIAMI BEACH FL. US MID #8401201129

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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THE WOLFSONIAN - FIU
1001 WASHINGTON AVE.
MIAMI BEACH
FL
33139

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