OUR MISSION Preserving Vizcaya’s cultural and environmental resources to engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present and shaping the future.
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OUR VISION Vizcaya is an enduring, inclusive and innovative place that inspires people to embrace the cultural vitality and environmental sustainability of the world around us.
Message from the Executive Director/CEO Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors A Year Defined by Generosity Donor Spotlight: Taffy Gould Welcoming the Public Vizcaya’s Role in the Community Preserving Vizcaya’s Treasures Vizcaya Gardens’ Second Century Revitalizing the Vizcaya Village: A New Chapter Begins Vizcaya Matters to Me Thank You to Vizcaya’s Supporters
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OUR VALUES • Equity and Inclusion: We welcome, respect and treat fairly people of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs. • Social Responsibility and Relevance: We are committed to supporting the needs and interests of our local community. • Collaboration and Innovation: We value the opinions of others, we embrace creativity and new ideas and we pursue them with rigor and purpose. • Preservation and Resiliency: We protect, maintain and enhance Vizcaya’s cultural resources in an evolving context and climate. • Environmental Sustainability: We prioritize environmental responsibility in our operations and programs. • Integrity: We are transparent, responsible and reliable. • Financial Sustainability: We ensure Vizcaya’s financial health by stewarding its finances through broad-based and diversified support. ABOUT VIZCAYA Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a breathtaking Gilded Age estate nestled on the shores of Biscayne Bay, surrounded by 10 acres of formal gardens, a mangrove shoreline and rockland hammock. Built by the visionary American businessman James Deering (1859–1925) and owned by Miami-Dade County, Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum that warmly welcomes more than 300,000 visitors from around the world annually through inclusive and innovative programs. This cultural gem also serves as a vibrant hub for the local community, embodying the true essence of “Miami’s home” and offering an engaging space to learn, grow and forge meaningful connections. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Trust, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has managed the Vizcaya estate in a public-private partnership with Miami-Dade County since 2017.
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