Sight South Beach
The Wolfsonian–FIU
A sight in South Beach, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
Design and propaganda museum in a 1927 storage building; a good air-conditioned break from the sun.
It is one of 11 curated places we feature in South Beach, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Art Deco Welcome Center and Art Deco Welcome Center.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- South Beach
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond South Beach. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Art Deco Welcome Center
Base for guided walking tours of the 1930s pastel hotels along Ocean Drive.
Activity · Miami · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Art Deco Welcome Center
Start point for the Miami Design Preservation League's guided Art Deco walking tours along Ocean Drive.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Lummus Park Beach
South Beach's main stretch of sand, backed by Ocean Drive's Art Deco hotels.
Outdoors · Miami · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Lummus Park Beach
The classic South Beach stretch with lifeguard towers, a beach path and Ocean Drive behind you.
Outdoors · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Lummus Park
Palm-lined park and wide public beach between Ocean Drive and the Atlantic, with the pastel lifeguard towers.
Outdoors · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Puerto Sagua
Old-school Cuban diner on Collins Ave serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches and cafecito since 1962.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Wolfsonian–FIU is a stop on our Miami Beach Getaway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in South Beach
Another curated sight in South Beach. See the full South Beach guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Miami
Our climate figures for South Beach come from nearby Miami. Average daily highs in Miami run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; June is usually the wettest month. For The Wolfsonian–FIU itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Miami from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Miami weather by month (covers South Beach).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for The Wolfsonian–FIU, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
- Coordinates
- 25.78090, -80.13243
- Destination
- South Beach, Florida
- Website
- wolfsonian.org
The Wolfsonian–FIU: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Wolfsonian–FIU?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Wolfsonian–FIU. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit The Wolfsonian–FIU?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Check hours before going; it's closed some weekdays.
Where is The Wolfsonian–FIU?
The Wolfsonian–FIU is at 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA, in South Beach. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Wolfsonian–FIU?
The Wolfsonian–FIU appears on Miami Beach Getaway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Wolfsonian–FIU to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to South Beach.
Plan South Beach
- South Beach travel guide 11 places
- Miami weather (covers South Beach) weather by month
- Downtown Miami & Bayfront to South Beach 3.3 mi straight-line
- South Beach to Everglades 59 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in South Beach
- Espanola Way Shopping
- Mac's Club Deuce Drinks
- Joe's Stone Crab Food
- South Pointe Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.