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The Wolfsonian–FIU

Design museum·South Beach

Design and propaganda

About The Wolfsonian–FIU

The Wolfsonian–FIU explores how design shaped the modern world, from posters to furniture, in a landmark building on Washington Avenue in the Art Deco district.

Why it's on our list

  • Design and decorative arts
  • In the Art Deco district
  • Part of FIU

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Wolfsonian–FIU before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to The Wolfsonian–FIU, as the crow flies.

  1. The Villa Casa CasuarinaOcean Drive, South Beach · $$$$0.1 mi3 min walk
  2. The Betsy HotelOcean Drive, South Beach0.4 mi8 min walk
  3. The Ritz-Carlton, South BeachLincoln Road, South Beach · $$$0.7 mi15 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from The Wolfsonian–FIU are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. Historic Overtown/Lyric TheatreGreenOrange4.0 mi
  2. Government CenterGreenLine 1Line 2Line 3Orange4.0 mi
  3. BrickellGreenLine 3Orange4.1 mi

Key sights

  1. Art Deco Welcome Center0.1 miWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. Lincoln Road0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
  3. The Bass1.2 miWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. PAMM3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
  5. Bayside Marketplace3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
  6. Miami Design District4.3 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
  7. Wynwood Walls4.4 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
  8. Vizcaya5.5 miCycle 35 minCar or taxi 29 min
  9. Versailles (Little Havana)7.6 miCar or taxi 40 min
  10. Venetian Pool9.1 miCar or taxi 47 min

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