Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.
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Why it's worth checking out
Explore a well-preserved historic mansion and its elaborate formal gardens, see period architecture and decorative elements, walk through grottos and sculptured grounds that reflect early 1900s estate design.
Our take
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is a preserved early 20th-century estate in Miami that operates as a museum. The property includes a circa-1914 mansion, formal gardens with sculptures and grottos. The venue holds a strong Google rating of 4.7 based on over 16,000 reviews.
Good to know
- This is a historic estate property, so wear comfortable shoes for outdoor garden exploration
- The mansion dates to around 1914-1916 and is the primary indoor attraction
- Formal gardens and grottos are central features of the grounds
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Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:30 – 16:30
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 09:30 – 16:30
- Thursday
- 09:30 – 16:30
- Friday
- 09:30 – 16:30
- SaturdayToday
- 09:30 – 16:30
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 16:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vizcaya Museum & Gardens?+
Vizcaya is a historic estate museum featuring a circa-1914 mansion and formal gardens with sculptures and grottos, located in Miami.
What can I see at Vizcaya?+
The mansion interior, formal gardens, sculptures, grottos, and period architectural details from the early 1900s.
Is there outdoor space to explore?+
Yes, the formal gardens and grottos are significant features of the property.
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