Viscaya Museum & Gardens

A national historic landmark, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was built by agricultural industrialist James Deering, who wintered on the property from 1916–1925. Today, the extraordinary European-inspired estate includes a Main House filled with art and furnishings, 10 acres of gardens on Biscayne Bay, a hardwood hammock (native forest), and a historic village.

Vizcaya is open to the public 364 days a year. With its phenomenal human-made and natural resources, Vizcaya was built in the 1910s, a decade in which Gilded Age cultural standards were enlivened by the irreverent spirit of the dawning Jazz Age.

Vizcaya’s collections are broad and diverse, including its national historic landmark Main House and Village outbuildings, its gardens with their architectural elements and statuary, and the array of art objects on display and integrated within the design of the Main House. The inside of the house is filled with treasures from around the world. Outside, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Biscayne Bay, colorful orchids in the David A. Klein Orchidarium, and our serene gardens and the statues that inhabit them.

Vizcaya also introduces visitors to Miami’s place in this history—a time when America’s wealthy industrialists like James Deering created lavish homes inspired by the palaces of Europe. In addition, this historic landmark is a lens through which to learn about art, interior design, architecture, landscape design, horticulture, and the environment, as well as the role of internationalism in the history of the United States and Miami. Mr. Deering was a man with a passion for nature, art, architecture, and history, and it shows.