From miles of pristine beaches to city parks, museums and even a movie or symphony under the stars, there are more free things to do with kids in Greater Miami & Miami Beach than you might imagine. If you’re planning a budget-friendly trip to Miami with the whole family, we have your guide to the best free things to do with kids.

Exterior of ICA Miami — Admission is always free at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA)

Visit A Free Museum

ICA Miami: A Sculpture Garden & Free Guided Tours

When the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami opened in 2017, it made a commitment to always provide free admission. The museum showcases thought-provoking contemporary art exhibitions ideal for older kids interested in art. Through visiting exhibitions and its collection, ICA Miami highlights under-recognized and emerging artists throughout the museum and its sculpture garden. Arrive at noon and you can also take advantage of a daily free guided tour. Afterward, take a stroll through the Miami Design District, where you’ll encounter free public art, captivating architecture and beautifully landscaped plazas.

Exterior view of FIU Frost Museum — Discover inspiration at the Frost Art Museum FIU

Frost Art Museum: Contemporary Art & Age-Old Relics

Situated on the Florida International University campus in Westchester, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum also provides free museum admission. View visiting exhibitions and its collection of contemporary Latin American and Caribbean artists as well as photography, printmaking and pre-Columbian objects that date back to 200 A.D.

Touring The Wolfsonian FIU — Explore design through the ages at The Wolfsonian—FIU

The Wolfsonian-FIU: Free Admission Friday Nights

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University, located in the Art Deco district in South Beach, focuses on objects and design that span the Industrial Revolution to the present with thought-provoking exhibitions. It offers free admission on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., when the museum stays open late. Children under six and Florida residents always enjoy free admission.

People exploring the Wynwood Walls — Step into a world of color at Wynwood Walls

Save Money At Museums That Are Free For Kids

Wynwood Walls: The World’s Most-Famous Graffiti Museum

Wynwood Walls in Wynwood is a museum dedicated to street art. With huge, colorful murals covering dozens of former warehouse walls, as well as an indoor gallery and gift shop, it features street artists ranging from pioneers like Kenny Scharf and Keith Haring to today’s biggest stars, like Shephard Fairey. Kids 12 and under enjoy free admission.

HistoryMiami Museum plaza — Experience hands-on fun at HistoryMiami Museum’s Free Family Fun Day

HistoryMiami Museum: Explore Miami’s History

Part of the prestigious Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program, HistoryMiami Museum in Downtown Miami entertains and educates with more than 13,000 artifacts and fascinating exhibits highlighting the region’s history. Admission is free for children under age six.

Boy on a swing chair at the PAMM — Children 6 and under get into the PAMM for free

Perez Art Museum Miami: Fine Art & Wondrous Views

The stunning Pérez Art Museum Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami, is home to an impressive collection of contemporary art from across the Americas and outdoor views of Biscayne Bay. Admission is free for children six and under.

New World Symphony Wallcast — Free movies and symphony performances at Soundscape Park

Enjoy Free Movies & Symphonies Under the Stars

The New World Center, designed by award-winning architect Frank Gehry, is home to SoundScape Park and its monumental 7,000 square-foot wall that acts as a screen for simulcasts of New World Symphony performances and movies. Adjacent to Lincoln Road, the movies and WALLCAST orchestra concerts are an enchanting way to spend an evening with the family in South Beach beneath the palm trees, listening to Bach or watching “Wicked” or another flick. Movies are typically screened on Wednesday nights starting at 8 p.m. from October through May. It makes for a memorable (and free!) evening out with the kids.

South Pointe Park by the water — Soak in ocean views & family fun at South Pointe Park

Discover Miami’s Parks For Free Fun In The Sun

There are countless scenic local parks for your family to visit and enjoy for free. Head to North Beach and North Beach Oceanside Park, where you’ll find a lovely, shaded oceanfront park with jogging trails, picnic tables and a dog park.

At the tip of South Beach, South Pointe Park is beautifully landscaped with views of the Atlantic Ocean, ships sailing to and from PortMiami and the Downtown Miami skyline. Take a stroll on the pier, let your kids run around on the playground and play in the splash park, and take in public art along the paved path.

David T. Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove is a gorgeous bayfront park boasting jogging trails, beach volleyball, a dog park and wooden docks. Further west, Doral Central Park in Doral offers 82 acres of green space, complete with sports courts, playgrounds, walking trails and a lake for family-friendly activities, like kayaking and fishing.

Family on the beach — You can't go wrong with a beach day

Spend A Fun-Filled Day at the Beach

And, of course, the beauty of one of the destination’s biggest attractions – its beautiful beaches – is that they’re absolutely free. You don’t need more than a beach blanket, a bathing suit and sunscreen to enjoy them. Of course, you can always pack a cooler, chairs, an umbrella, a good book and beach toys to add to the fun. With miles of shoreline stretching from the tip of South Beach north to Sunny Isles Beach and surrounding the islands of Key Biscayne, there are miles of beach to choose from.

Residential Surfside is home to a wonderfully laidback, family-friendly stretch of beach for a fun-filled day with the kids playing in the sand and splashing in the gentle waves. North Beach, lined with picnic shelters and barbecue pavilions, is another popular spot for families to gather and enjoy quality time together in the sand. And Sunny Isles Beach, with the Newport Fishing Pier and plenty of playgrounds, is also an ideal spot for a family beach day.

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