Deering Estate invites shoppers to celebrate 10 Years of Museum Store Sunday on Nov. 29

On Nov. 29, 2026, Deering Estate invites shoppers to visit the Gift Shop on the tenth annual Museum Store Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  As part of Museum Store Sunday, guests who make a minimum purchase of $10 in the Deering Estate Gift Shop will receive a complimentary nature inspired item provided by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). 

“We’re incredibly proud to have the Deering Estate participate in Museum Store Sunday. This event highlights the importance of cultural institutions and the unique role museum stores play in supporting education, preservation, and community engagement. By joining museums across the globe, we’re able to celebrate our mission, connect with our visitors in a meaningful way, and showcase curated items that support the Estate’s programs and conservation efforts.” — Karen Solms, Chief of Deering Estate

Since the Museum Store Association (MSA) launched Museum Store Sunday in 2017, participation has more than tripled from 670 cultural institutions to 2,360 and counting. The global advocacy campaign’s slogan, “Shop With Purpose,” conveys the organization’s mission to promote economic sustainability and cultural engagement for museums and the communities they support.

Elizabeth Price, executive director of MSA, says museum stores offer conscious consumers a unique alternative to big-box retailers.

“Today’s shoppers seek value and want every dollar to do more,” Price said. “As consumers watch their budgets and cultural institutions navigate funding cuts, Museum Store Sunday makes every purchase count. Shoppers can discover gifts they can’t find at traditional retailers, spend meaningful time with family and friends at trunk shows and workshops, and support the museums and cultural organizations that enrich their communities, all without stretching their holiday budgets.”

Chacho Herman, president of MSA and director of earned income at the San Diego Museum of Art, explains how Museum Store Sunday has become a Thanksgiving holiday weekend tradition.

“Museum Store Sunday has shown millions of shoppers how every museum store purchase makes a difference,” Herman said. “Museum stores offer distinctive gifts inspired by art, history, science, exhibitions and local culture, many of which are made by shoppers’ neighbors and friends. Whether visitors are exploring a new show, enjoying a meal at the museum café or searching for the perfect holiday gift, they can experience the thrill of discovery while directly supporting the museums they love.”

Shoppers may find participating museum stores near them at www.museumstoresunday.org/find-a-store. 

For more information about the Deering Estate Gift Shop visit the Deering Estate website. 

About the Deering Estate 
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.    

About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering’s cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate. 

About the Museum Store Association
The Museum Store Association (MSA) is dedicated to advancing the nonprofit retail industry and the professionals engaged in it. Through advocacy, education and collaboration, MSA provides the tools and community to help cultural institutions, vendor members and their commercial partners to expand the visitor’s experience, enabling them to take a piece of that experience home.