Programs and Events
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens offers many exciting events and programs.*
For more information, email learning.programs@vizcayamuseum.org or call 305-250-9133.
Moonlight Garden Tours
Conservations
Inside Vizcaya
Contemporary Arts Project
Viewing Vizcaya
* All public offerings are subject to change or cancellation and certain rooms may be closed for conservation or reinstallation.We regret any inconvenience to visitors.
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Moonlight Garden Tours
Wednesdays: January 23, February 27, March 27 & April 24, 2013
Thursdays: January 24, February 28, March 28 & April 25, 2013
Optional guided tours begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue at intervals throughout the evening. Vizcaya’s Café and Shop will be open.
If you think Vizcaya’s bayfront gardens are breathtaking by day, don’t miss the chance to see them transformed by the glow of a bright Miami moon. With live music in the Courtyard, the allure of Italian-inspired gardens and delicious temptations available in the Café & Shop, it’s no wonder the Moonlight Garden Tours are a visitor favorite.
Tickets $15; $10 for Members, Students and Seniors; available onsite only from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on the evening of the program.
Not all areas of the gardens are wheelchair accessible and decorated rooms will not be open.
Conservations
Tidal Surge: An Inside Look at Efforts to Protect Vizcaya from Rising Sea Levels
Led by Chief Horticulturist Ian Simpkins and the CLEO Project on Climate
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., North Patio
Do you have questions about our strategies for protecting Vizcaya’s living collections from sea level rise? Meet us on the scenic patio of our Café and Shop for Science Café where you can connect with Ian and leaders of the CLEO Project on Climate to learn about sea level rise, its impact, what Vizcaya is doing and your role. This is a chance to meet and greet like-minded people over a glass of wine, in the unique, historic and environmentally relevant setting of Vizcaya.
Tickets $15; available onsite only beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the program.
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Inside Vizcaya
Although it has been nearly 100 years since Vizcaya was built, we continually discover new things about the estate and those who created it. Gain access to "insider" and "breaking" information about Vizcaya's architecture, natural areas and diverse collections.
Vizcaya Under Glass
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., Courtyard
At Vizcaya, we’ve got all the bases covered for the mid-week wind down: we’ve got a one-of-a-kind waterfront setting perfect for mingling with friends; we’ve got wine and munchies; we’ve got a brand new glass skylight over our Courtyard; we’ve even got free parking!
Who knew a National Historic Landmark could offer this much?
Tickets $15; $10 for Members, Seniors and Students with ID. Wine and hors d’oeuvres included.
Rumors of the Past: A Chat with Vizcaya’s Archivist
Led by Alex Priveé
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00 p.m., Courtyard
Get a rare opportunity to see and discuss the part of Vizcaya’s collection not on view to the public. For each Rumors program, Alex digs out some interesting pieces from the archives for a discussion about the rumors (and the facts behind them) in and around Vizcaya.
Tickets $5; free for Members, Seniors and Students with ID.
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Contemporary Arts Project
From sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder, who created the striking figures that adorn the barge, to painters John Singer Sargent and Gari Melchers, who were extended house guests of James Deering's, Vizcaya has been a source of inspiration to artists since its very inception. Through the Contemporary Arts Project (CAP), Vizcaya continues Deering's patronage by reaching out to the artistic community-both locally and nationally-to offer artists the opportunity to explore our resources and interpret them in new ways.
The Light Club of Vizcaya: A Women’s Picture
A Project by Josiah McElheny
On View November 19, 2012–March 18, 2013
Josiah McElheny is a New-York based artist and MacArthur Fellow who has created a thirty-minute film for this commissioned project. McElheny’s film references a little-known short-story by German writer Paul Scheerbart, The Light Club of Batavia, written in 1912. The characters in Scheerbart’s story become obsessed with the fantasy of constructing an underground light spa built entirely out of Tiffany glass. McElheny substitutes characters drawn from Vizcaya’s history for Scheerbart’s and uses the estate as the ingenious setting for this narrative about the promise of modernity and utopia. The film combines footage of historical and archival documents along with current images of Vizcaya.
Film viewing is free with admission. Runs continuously during open hours.
Conversation with the Artist
Monday, March 4, 2013
7:00 p.m., Courtyard
Join us for a talk with artist Josiah McElheny, Bill Horrigan (curator-at-large at the Wexner Center for the Arts) and John Stuart (professor and chairman of the Department of Architecture at Florida International University). Stuart will moderate a discussion on Scheerbart’s innovative theories of architecture and their impact on McElheny’s work.
Tickets $5; free for Members, Seniors and Students with ID.
Visitors are invited to explore the in the Main House from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
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Viewing Vizcaya
Join us to experience firsthand what it might have been like to be a guest of Mr. Deering and enjoy movie night in the Courtyard of Vizcaya’s Main House. This screening series explores historical silent films that Deering and his guests might have viewed, accompanied by live organ music. Complete the evening with a themed cocktail or traditional movie fare available for purchase.
The Married Virgin (1918)
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
7:00 p.m., Main House
In order to save her wealthy father from disgrace and a possible prison sentence, a daughter agrees to marry the gigolo (played by Rudolph Valentino) who has been blackmailing him. Evil stepmothers, treacherous villains, the noble and pure-of-heart all come together in this tale of murder, infidelity, true love and self-sacrifice.
Running Time: 71 minutes, not rated
Tickets $15; available onsite only beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the program. Food and drink is not included in ticket price. Seating is limited.
Vizcaya gratefully acknowledges ongoing support from The Vizcayans, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
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