The Pérez Art Museum Miami opened it’s doors in South Florida this past December, 7 months ago. And although they have already reached over 75% of their visitor goal this year, plenty of people have yet to visit this gorgeous museum and all it has to offer. Here are the top 7 reasons to visit the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).
Fantastic Art
Well, hello. That’s really the point, right? But even if you’re not super artsy-fartsy, so many of the pieces at PAMM are so interesting. From threads on nails to chandeliers, quotes, and hanging boats, there’s something for everyone. The only thing you won’t like here (as in every other museum), is not being able to touch the art as the works almost reach out to you. Having my two little boys (2 & 4 yr olds) in tow was perfect. Not only because they also got to experience this phenomenal culture in Miami but also because repeating “don’t touch” our entire visit reminded me to keep my hands behind my back too.
Wake and Wonder by Adrián Esparza at PAMM: created wrapped threads of a serape blanket around nails hammered into the gallery wall
Edouard Duval-Carrié Chandeliers caraibes at PAMM made of resin & aluminum surrounded by his Imagined Landscapes exhibition in black and silver glitter.
Which of these ring true to you? Though I’d like to say it’s the “party” one, most days as a Mom I relate most to the “groceries” quote.
For Those in Peril on the Sea by Hew Locke at PAMM, dozens of scaled down ship replica’s in the museums lobby upon entrance.
The Architecture & Design
As if the art wasn’t inspiring enough, the building itself which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron will make you want to demo your house and start from scratch. Shaded verandas and plazas have been created in an effort to bring the surrounding park into the museum. Tons of windows also bring natural light indoors though the lawn chairs and benches along the east facade staircase overlooking Biscayne Bay may make you grab a seat and stay put outside for a while. Not to mention, you’ve got an amazing view when you look up. Patrick Blanc designed incredible Vertical Gardens that hang three stories long. I’m still figuring out how to replicate those in my backyard. But be sure to check out the impressive grand staircase inside that also doubles as an auditorium.
A day at the gorgeous Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Verde, the Restaurant
For all you foodies in town, Verde is not to be missed. For brunch, they serve up a wide variety including salads, sandwiches, pancakes, pizza, omelettes, pastas, and cocktails too…not to mention, a glorious view of PortMiami. They also have a coffee bar for those looking to grab a bite and go. Next visit, I’ll be grabbing a cocktail and sitting my tush on a lawn chair facing the Bay to check out that work of art for a while.
Delicious tomato/mozzarella salad, the chicken club, and pancakes that were quickly consumed at our table at Verde at PAMM.
Free Second Saturdays by Target
For the budget-conscious (and listen, in this town we all have to be at one point or another), the Pérez Art Museum Miami invites guests to enjoy the museum for free during their Free Second Saturdays presented by Target which is every second Saturday of the month. On this day, you’ll find hands-on activities for both kids and adults and occasionally guest artists and performers appear at PAMM. I suggest bringing the kids for their first museum visit on a second Saturday. This way, if they have a total random meltdown and you have leave immediately, you won’t lose the admission fee which is free for kids 6 and under, $8 for kids 7-18, $12 for adults, and $8 for seniors. One tip though? Come early. Saturdays the museum opens at 10 a.m. We arrived by 11 a.m. and there were no crowds. However, by the time we left at about 3 p.m.? Mobbed.
Kid Entertainment
If you ask my kids what they’d like to do this weekend, they’d probably say go to the playground or the zoo. But help me if I have to do that one more time. So, this past weekend we headed to PAMM, which I knew the kids would enjoy. But I was shocked at just how much. Upon entrance, my 4 year old was counting the boats overhead and my 2 year old was shouting “Bus! Bus!” at the yellow truck piece in the front room. Then we found a piece by Edouard Duval-Carrié with Mickey Mouse in it. They were loving it and so was I. There were arts & crafts outside thanks to Free Second Saturdays and we were able to count cruise ships in Biscayne Bay. It was a wonderfully different experience with my kids and we will be back for more. Maybe for PAMM Art Storytime which is for 3-5 year olds every fourth Saturday.
Arts & Crafts at PAMM
Counting Cruise Ships at PAMM
Every Third Thursday: DJs and Musicians
For those who love music and the nightlife, every third Thursday you’ll find an outdoor music series in the evening featuring DJs, musicians, and cocktails from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. I have yet to get to one of these evenings but it’s definitely on my to-do list on another visit to PAMM minus the kiddos and plus a few friends.
The PAMM Shop
You’ll happily exit through this gift shop at PAMM as it has a little something for everyone. The wooden xylophone caught my son’s eye while the natural rope bowls and Harry Allen metallic piggy banks caught mine. Make sure to take a few minutes to shop this store. There are plenty of unique treasures to find for your home or as gifts for someone else’s.
The wooden xylophone caught my son’s eye at The PAMM Shop
The PAMM Shop’s colorful treasures
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Former NYC fashion industry girl, forever traveler, foodie at heart, and now Mom in Miami. My blog, Arrive Chic, covers the style I find in everyday life both on the road and at home, often with my two energetic little boys in tow.
