"Libertad"

This sweeping, permanent exhibition spans the first and second floors of the Freedom Tower, immersing visitors in Miami's story as a city built by waves of resilience and opportunity. Through cutting-edge digital installations, community testimonials, and historic artifacts, Libertad captures the journeys of those who found refuge and began new lives in the Magic City.

A centerpiece of the exhibition is "El Refugio in Context", which offers an intimate look at the Freedom Tower's role as a Cuban Refugee Center during the 1960s and 1970s. Visitors will discover poignant stories through photographs, personal documents, multimedia displays, and oral history recordings that highlight the emotional journeys and perseverance of Cuban exiles.

Another highlight is the Knight Skylight Gallery, transformed into a luminous, contemplative space celebrating Miami's cultural resilience. This gallery features photography, music, and interactive displays that reinforce the Tower’s history and cultural significance, creating an atmosphere that bridges the past with the city's evolving artistic spirit.

"Languages of Migration"

Housed within the Kislak Center, this permanent exhibition explores the evolution of communication, migration, and identity across time and place. Drawing from the extraordinary Kislak Collection, donated by Jay I. Kislak, "Languages of Migration" pairs rare ancient and colonial works with powerful contemporary art.

Visitors can explore 17th- and 18th-century maps, books, and prints alongside modern works by artists such as Harold Mendez, Julie Buffalohead, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Edouard Duval-Carrié and Pepe Mar. A new study center allows for hands-on engagement, offering deeper insight into how language, memory, and cultural traditions are preserved and reinterpreted across generations.

"We Carry Our Homes With Us"

(on view through January 11, 2026)

This temporary exhibition complements both "Libertad" and "Languages of Migration," delving into universal themes of migration, exile, and home through thought-provoking contemporary works of art.

Featuring works by renowned artists Félix González-Torres, Tomm El-Saieh, Rashid Johnson, Sanford Biggers, José Bedía, María Martínez-Cañas, Yanira Collado, Ana Mendieta, Suchitra Mattai, Nobuhko Nqaba, and Joel Gaitan, the exhibition reflects on how identity and belonging endure despite displacement. The exhibition is inspired by Marisella Veiga's memoir We Carry Our Homes With Us, which recounts her own journey to Miami as a Cuban exile through the Freedom Tower.

"Unidad: The World’s Game"

Created by the FIFA Museum, this exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the world's most beloved sport, showcasing its ability to inspire, connect and unite billions of people across continents and generations. Historic artifacts, interactive stations and immersive installations offer glimpses into pivotal moments that have shaped the evolution of soccer. Presented in partnership with MDC, the exhibition links the global passion for the beautiful game to Miami's vibrant cultural mosaic.