100 Years of Freedom
Miami Dade College is developing new museum galleries to mark the centennial of the iconic Freedom Tower and celebrate its pivotal role in Miami's history.
Best-in-class experience design will guide visitors through the Freedom Tower’s rich history—as home to both a newspaper and a refugee center. Guests will explore the many quests for freedom that have led generations to Miami and will have the opportunity to share their own stories, celebrating the Freedom Tower as a 21st-century beacon of hope, courage, and opportunity.
Major grants already received include $25 million in support of the capital project from the Florida Governor’s Office along with significant grants from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Cultural Facilities, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
MDC’s museum programs are made possible with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Our History
The Freedom Tower is a rare historic constant in a city continually remaking itself. Reopening in late 2025 for its centennial celebration, the new Freedom Tower galleries will inspire visitors through our shared history and our collective legacy of hope, courage, opportunity and the quest for freedom.
About Miami Dade college
Miami Dade College has a proven track record of helping students overcome barriers to academic success. Beginning with 1,428 students in 1960, MDC now serves more than 120,000 students annually. With 68% of students coming from low-income households, MDC awards more associate degrees than any institution in the United States and the greatest number of associate degrees to Hispanic students.