HistoryMiami offers exhibit of immigration and identity

While the MetroCenter redevelopment of 17 acres in downtown Miami is still under county review with no set development plans, HistoryMiami Museum remains committed to engaging with its audience through exhibitions and programming.

This week, HistoryMiami is to open “Belonging in Transit,” an exhibition that explores migration, identity, and the transformative power of movement – issues that resonate deeply within Miami’s history and present, Natalia Crujeiras, the museum’s CEO and executive director, told Miami Today.

“HistoryMiami Museum is excited to be an integral part of the Metro Center project as we plan for the development of our future museum. We believe that Miami deserves a cultural institution that reflects the vibrancy, diversity and complexity of this remarkable city,” she said of the MetroCenter redevelopment that was first initiated in 2022 and proposed a 17-acre development site, which would be part of a larger 28-acre area that would serve as the seat of the Miami-Dade County Government connecting to the Metrorail Government Center Station and external transportation networks.

If approved for development, the project would include affordable housing, open public space, commercial spaces and civic institutions, which includes possibly reconstruction of the museum.

On view through March 28, the museum’s latest exhibit is set in Redland at a migrant market on the edge of Miami where communities from around the world intersect. Captured by Carlos Muñoz, the essay of photographs goes beyond simple documentation and mirrors his own story as a migrant from Venezuela. The people he photographs reflect his memories of separation, shifting family ties, and the ongoing effort to find one’s place.

“Our story is unlike any other, and the Miami community deserves a museum that honors that story and ensures all Miamians see themselves represented,” Ms. Crujeiras continued. “Looking ahead, we are preparing to unveil a once-in-a-generation exhibition in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary next year.”

HistoryMiami is also expanding community outreach efforts to bring exhibitions and programs directly to neighborhoods throughout the city, she added, ensuring that the museum’s impact is felt across all of Miami’s communities.

“It’s an exciting time for HistoryMiami Museum as we continue to celebrate our city’s past while laying the groundwork for our museums future,” Ms. Crujeiras said.

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