Florida International University (FIU) plays a key role in South Florida’s economic and cultural landscape. We are proud to have a strong and robust presence on Miami Beach, including the Wolfsonian-FIU, the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU Situated in the heart of South Beach, The Wolfsonian-FIU is one of the university’s premier exhibition, research and education centers. It was founded by businessman and art collector Mitchell “Micky” Wolfson Jr. and currently serves as a museum, library and research. Its mission is to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design and to explore what it means to be modern. Its collection comprises more than 200,000 items from 1850 to 1950 — the height of the Industrial Revolution to the end of World War II — and includes fine arts, decorative arts, graphic design, Industrial design, architectural drawings, rare publications and ephemera. It offers a range of exhibitions and installations, tours, workshops and digital experiences. The Wolfsonian-FIU, supported by the City of Miami Beach and the Miami-Dade County, will be adding 25,000 square feet to its galleries, welcome area and program space to deepen its already impressive offerings for the community. THE JEWISH MUSEUM OF FLORIDA-FIU The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU (JMOF-FIU) is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of more than 250 years of Florida’s Jewish community. With a growing collection of more than 100,000 items, the museum is located in South Beach and is housed in two historic buildings that were once synagogues for Miami Beach’s first Jewish congregation. The synagogues were designed by Art Deco architect Henry Hohauser and feature 80 stainedglass windows, a copper dome and a marble bimah. While reflective of the Jewish experience in Florida, JMOF-FIU highlights the shared immigrant experience of Miami’s multicultural society through its extensive collection of artifacts, documents, photographs and oral histories. Using the immigration experience of Jews in Florida as its starting point, JMOF-FIU serves as a forum to further understanding and create connections to Jewish culture. FIU’S MIAMI BEACH URBAN STUDIOS (MBUS) The FIU MBUS is a creative space that serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, hosting innovative exhibitions, classes, research laboratories, and events.The facility provides a platform for students, faculty, and staff to engage with design firms and various arts organizations throughout the city, fostering professional experience and community outreach.
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