The Miami News facilities as seen in the 1940's.
History
Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings, including Miami Book Fair International, The Center for Literature and Theatre, Miami International Film Festival, the Cuban Cinema Series, MDC Live Arts, Prometeo Theatre, and the Miami International Sculpture Park. Since 2005, the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College has served as the flagship venue for premier exhibitions and the administrative offices of MDC's Museum of Art and Design. Established as a formal museum in August of 2012 and with more than 17,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Museum is known for its presentation of exhibitions by emerging artists, as well as major figures in modern, post-modern and contemporary art.
Museum hours: 1-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday; and 1-8 p.m. Thursdays.
Admission: $12 general, $8 senior and military, $5 students, children under 12 enter free. MDC students, faculty and staff enter free. Ticketed events vary in price.
Parking: Ample public parking is available in downtown Miami near the Museum.
Access: The Museum's ADA access is on the building's south facade. Please contact Museum staff with any special requests.
Contact us: Call 305.237.7700 or museum@mdc.edu
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