In Greater Miami & Miami Beach, everyone from newbies to longtime aficionados will enjoy immersing themselves in the flourishing arts scene. With this three-day itinerary, you’ll explore best-in-class museums, cutting-edge art installations and eclectic neighborhoods filled with murals – and you’ll discover delicious eats along the way.

Posing by a mural in Wynwood Walls — Start in the Wynwood Arts District

Day 1: Wynwood & Allapattah

Morning through Mid-Day

Your art adventure should begin in Miami’s preeminent arts hub, Wynwood. Its streets – splashed with street art and murals by famous and emerging artists – are highly walkable and easy to navigate. Start with a guided or self-guided tour of the outdoor Wynwood Walls museum. Here, the walls are constantly evolving with new works (especially during Miami Art Week) by artists including Shepard Fairey, Hebru Brantley and Drik the Villain. Another must-visit is the Museum of Graffiti, which paints a vivid and educational picture of the history of street art and highlights graffiti stars past and present.

For the perfect break from your art tour, have an early lunch on the lush outdoor patio at DOYA, a Michelin-recommended restaurant.

Continue immersing yourself in the neighborhood’s art with a stay at the newly minted Arlo Wynwood. The area’s first hotel, it’s a haven for 250 permanent works of art, including the eye-popping exterior murals by Miami-based artist Hoxxoh as well as those by Milagros Collective co-founders Felici Asteinza and Joey Fillastre. Throughout your stay, explore artwork found in the guest rooms, yoga deck and lobby.

Interacting with art at SuperBlue — Interact with the art at SuperBlue

Early Afternoon & Evening

Drive to neighboring Allapattah, which is home to some of the Miami art world’s art heavy hitters. The first stop is SuperBlue, with its interactive art installations ranging from flickering lights that record and respond to viewers’ heartbeats, to digital walls of blooming flowers, gushing waterfalls and mazes of glass.

Pop into other spots such as El Espacio 23, a sleek warehouse that houses Jorge Pérez’s personal collection of contemporary art, as well as gallery pioneer Mindy Solomon’s namesake gallery, where she’s often on hand to offer insight into her well-curated exhibits.

Keith Haring's work at the Rubell Museum — Explore art in Allapattah

Allapattah’s biggest draw is the Rubell Museum, which showcases the vast and highly regarded collection of Don and Mera Rubell. Expect to see large-scale paintings, sculptures and photographs from more than 1,000 heralded artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons.

Cap off the night at newcomer Tropical Distillers, a distillery with vintage Miami vibes that serves up craft cocktails made with spirits created by a female master distiller.

Fly’s Eye Dome in Palm Court — Find luxury shops, public art and impressive architecture in the Miami Design District

Day 2: Miami Design District

Morning through Mid-Day

While the Miami Design District is rich in high-fashion luxury boutiques, from Louis Vuitton to Chanel, it’s also an inspiring destination for incredible public art and impressive architecture.

Wander around the neighborhood and stop in Palm Court to see “Fly’s Eye Dome,” a much-larger-than-life sculpture by architect Buckminster Fuller, as well as “Building Façade,” a blue glass structure by international architect Sou Fujimoto that rains down from two stories high. As you walk through the district, you’ll see creative pieces, including “Dollar A Gallon III,” a sculpture by artist Virgil Abloh that resembles an old gas sign and highlights how advertising affects people. In Jungle Plaza, look for a vibrant mural by Brazilian artist Criola called "Interdimensional Portal," which takes a stance against racism. Art tours are available throughout the year.

Exterior of the Institute of Contemporary Art — Discover local and emerging artists at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami

Afternoon & Evening

Carve out an hour to roam through the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami’s free exhibition galleries, filled with innovative art, as well as its beautiful sculpture gardens. Admission is free. Down the street, stop in the Haitian Heritage Museum, where you’ll be captivated by the exquisite collection of Haitian art, historical artifacts, literary works and films. It’s the only museum of its kind in the U.S. to showcase Haiti’s rich culture and heritage.

The Butchers Feast at COTE Miami — Dine in a Michelin-rated restaurant

When artistic sightseeing gets your stomach growling, choose one of the many excellent restaurants in the Miami Design District. The neighborhood has become a hub for Michelin-rated restaurants, so make reservations at COTE Miami, an upscale Korean-barbecue restaurant, or splurge at Florida’s only two-star restaurant, L’ Atelier de Joël Robuchon, for elevated French cuisine. Newcomer Contessa by Major Food Group serves up authentic Northern Italian fare in a beautiful two-story space. Wrap up the night with creative cocktails at Swan & Bar Bevy and mingle with a fashionable local crowd.

Admiring Ugo Rondinone's Miami Mountain on the lawn of The Bass — Visit Art Outside in South Beach

Day 3: South Beach, Downtown Miami & Little Havana

Morning through Mid-Day

It’s your last day, and there’s still so much to see. Depending on how ambitious you are, you could hit both South Beach and Downtown Miami this morning. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, choose just one of the morning locations below.

Start the day in South Beach with a walk that follows the outdoor public art trail of Art Outside by The Bass museum to see monumental sculptures as well as interactive sound and wall murals. (If you decide to linger, scout out the museum’s standout collection of contemporary art.)

Boy enjoying the swing on PAMM's patio — Swing by the bay on PAMM's patio

Musicans performing at Cafe La Trova — Swing by the bay on PAMM's patio

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