VIZCAYA’S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY
Interpretation and Storytelling: Vizcaya respects and conveys its history by sharing personal stories and broader social themes. This includes podcasts, land acknowledgment, storytelling projects, interpretive panels, bilingual materials, audio tours and more. Community Partnerships: Vizcaya maintains active relationships with approximately 60 organizations, all aimed at fostering community engagement and supporting programming efforts. Community Programs: Vizcaya’s community programs offer a range of immersive experiences, promoting connections between art, history and the South Florida environment. These programs include climate discussions, collaborative art- making, evening events, nocturnal wildlife exploration, educational talks and environmental initiatives. Notable programs include the Vizcaya Climate Collaborative, Collaborative Art-Making, Vizcaya Lates, Wild Vizcaya Nocturnal Edition, Vizcaya Talks, Baynanza and the International Coastal Cleanup. Together, these initiatives welcomed 8,670 community members in fiscal year 2022–23, fostering excitement, curiosity and shared social experiences while promoting environmental awareness and conservation. School Programs: Vizcaya annually welcomes over 5,000 K–12 students, striving to make its programs accessible and
impactful. We provide lessons on Coconut Grove’s Bahamian heritage, engage scientists and students in identifying local species, and offer mentorship programs for high school students to explore Vizcaya’s creative traditions. For example, the Creative Vizcaya school program connected 247 high school students with four local artists to participate in hands-on workshops inspired by Vizcaya’s art collections, design and architecture. We also launched the Teen Environmental Council in 2023—this is a teen-led program for tenth through twelfth graders that focuses on the environment, preservation and conservation, where participants earn volunteer service hours and a monthly stipend. Volunteers: Vizcaya actively engages in volunteer recruitment for positions such as Guides, Greeters and Horticulture volunteers. Volunteer training and onboarding are conducted through a hybrid curriculum that combines in-person sessions with independent online learning. Partnerships with organizations like FIU Embrace, which serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, and the University of Florida’s Master Gardener Program contribute to our volunteer sourcing efforts. If you are interested in volunteering with Vizcaya please visit vizcaya.org/volunteer for more information. We welcome your participation!
Vizcaya’s commitment to welcoming the community is at the forefront of its initiatives, reflecting its historical role as a public resource. With the diverse makeup of Miami-Dade County, inclusivity and accessibility are paramount to our mission. We aim to reduce barriers and ensure everyone can enjoy the cultural richness Vizcaya offers. Through various programs and initiatives, we offer free or reduced admission to the following groups on an annual basis:
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES
1,300
6,500
CHILDREN AGES 5 AND UNDER
2,750
375
LIBRARY MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM
GOLDEN TICKET PROGRAM
350
3,700
CULTURE SHOCK MIAMI
BLUE STAR MUSEUMS
8,300
100 350
MUSEUMS FOR ALL
FENWICK FOUNDATION
150
FIU HONORS COLLEGE
LOTUS HOUSE
Did you know? Vizcaya provides free buses to Title I schools for field trips, benefiting approximately 1,500 students yearly.
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