Learn at the Coral Gables Museum
At the Coral Gables Museum, you can learn about art, history, science, and more—all in one place! We offer fun workshops for kids and adults alike, camps for kids during the summer months, tours of our beautiful grounds and exhibits, and even special activities just for teachers. Whether you’re interested in social emotional learning or just want to learn more about your favorite artist, we’ve got something for you.
Camps
Our camps offer a unique and enriching experience for children, focusing on the importance of our natural and built environments. We pride ourselves on maintaining small group sizes to ensure that each camper receives personalized attention and a high-quality experience.
Campers will engage with the museum exhibits and the city itself as their classroom, learning through interactive gallery activities, guest speaker sessions, and arts and crafts projects. This immersive approach allows children to explore and understand the world around them in a hands-on, engaging manner.
Parents can feel confident that our camps provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where their children can thrive, learn, and grow. By combining education with creativity, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in every camper.
Camps take place on weekdays from 9 am – 3 pm. Depending on staff availability, we may offer after-care, 3 pm – 5 pm, for an additional fee.
Public Tours
Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Coral Gables with our diverse range of Public Tours at the Coral Gables Museum. As a civic arts museum, we offer tours that delve into architecture, history, social-emotional learning (SEL), and the visual arts, providing visitors with a comprehensive and engaging experience.
Exhibition Tours
Discover the fascinating stories behind our exhibitions, guided by our knowledgeable staff who bring each display to life with detailed insights and context.
Architecture and History Tours
Learn about the history of our building and the architectural heritage of Coral Gables. These tours reveal the intricate details and historical significance of our city’s landmarks.
Downtown Walking Tours
Join us as we visit various downtown landmarks, uncovering the history and significance of each site. These tours offer a deep dive into the heart of Coral Gables.
Stroller Tours
Perfect for caregivers and their little ones, these tours provide a family-friendly exploration of the museum, combining education with a leisurely pace.
Bike Tours
Experience Coral Gables on two wheels with our monthly themed bike tours. Each tour offers a new perspective and theme, making every ride a unique adventure.
Urban Sketch Crawl
Visit different landmarks and engage in sketching the subjects of our tour. This creative exploration encourages participants to capture the essence of Coral Gables through their own artistic lens.
All our tours can also be booked as private tours for groups. Whether you’re looking to explore with family, friends, or colleagues, we offer customizable private tour options to fit your needs.
School Tours
Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Coral Gables with our diverse range of Public Tours at the Coral Gables Museum. As a civic arts museum, we offer tours that delve into architecture, history, social-emotional learning (SEL), and the visual arts, providing visitors with a comprehensive and engaging experience.
Discovering Design: History & Architecture (Grades: K-12)
Students will be given a tour of our “Dreaming Coral Gables” exhibition focusing on the inception and construction of Coral Gables. Other exhibitions relating to the architecture and history within Coral Gables will also be shown (check website). If there are no other related history or architecture exhibits currently showing, students will receive a related presentation based on our previous shows. Students will be able to see photographs, drawings, and paintings of early Coral Gables architecture, learn what kinds of architectural styles were used, about the City Beautiful Movement, and about its founder, George Merrick. Urban planning would be the focus of our activity after our tour and students will work in groups to collectively build a city using paper cutouts or Lego sets.
Duration: 1 hours 15minutes
Green Generation: Superselves (Grades: K-2 )
Description: Students will be introduced to some of the climate superheroes of South Florida, while also learning to become their most super self. Students will explore personal well being and environmental knowledge to design their own earth superhero.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Green Generation: Elemental Engineering (Grades: 3-6 )
Description: Students will learn about different ways cities and people are changing to become more resilient to the effects of climate change. They will explore how Miami-Dade is tackling these challenges, the history of the building of the Coral Gables Museum and suggest creative climate modifications to the space for the future.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Green Generation: Community Constructing (Grades: 7-12 )
Description: Students will delve into the complex world of land usage in Miami. This unique tour invites students to step into the shoes of different stakeholders, fostering negotiation, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Along the way, they’ll learn about local changemakers who have made a positive impact on the city’s environmental landscape. Get ready to explore diverse perspectives on city development while actively engaging in a dynamic and thought-provoking activity.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Beyond the Frame: Visual Arts (Grades: K-12)
Description: Students will discover the world of art within museums and galleries as we delve into the significance of artistic presentations, exhibition choices, and the unique qualities that make museums a vital part of our cultural landscape. Join us for an engaging tour of our current art exhibition(s), where students will gain insights into the decisions museums make, from presentation standards to the reasons behind not touching artworks. Please note that our art exhibitions change regularly (current and upcoming exhibitions on our website), but the heart of this program remains an exploration of why art finds its home within these inspiring places and the significance of museum and gallery environments.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Why Choose Us?
In Miami, you’ll find art museums, science museums, and history museums, but at the Coral Gables Museum, we offer a bit of everything. This interdisciplinary approach provides a well-rounded educational experience that can enhance students’ understanding across multiple subjects.
We are delighted to share our curriculum standards upon request, ensuring that educators can seamlessly integrate our programs into their teaching objectives and provide students with a standards-aligned experience. Our goal is to make learning interactive, engaging, and impactful for every student.
We invite teachers to sign up for a tour and discover how our unique offerings can complement and enhance their classroom teaching. Together, we can inspire a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in every student.
