The museum's hanging gardens, designed by botanist Patrick Blanc, utilize native plants specifically chosen to withstand Miami's coastal climate.
The building's concrete columns and floor plates are exposed throughout the interior, showcasing a minimalist, brutalist-inspired design.
The design includes large, transparent glass walls that provide panoramic views of the PortMiami cruise ships and the downtown skyline.
The museum was formerly known as the Miami Art Museum before relocating to this waterfront facility in 2013.
The site was constructed with high-efficiency climate control systems designed to protect sensitive artworks from the humid subtropical environment.
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a contemporary art museum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. The structure features a distinctive 'hanging garden' system of vertical greenery suspended from the building's exterior canopy. Situated within Maurice A. Ferré Park, the museum overlooks Biscayne Bay. The galleries are elevated on a platform to account for the site's coastal elevation and flood mitigation requirements. The institution focuses on international art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a specific emphasis on the art of the Atlantic Rim—encompassing the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Rotating exhibitions frequently highlight regional Miami narratives and global modernism. The facility includes expansive outdoor terraces that integrate the indoor museum experience with the adjacent waterfront environment.
The wide outdoor staircase facing Biscayne Bay, which offers a frame of the water and the hanging greenery.
Walk the outdoor terrace level to view the hanging gardens up close and enjoy the waterfront breeze.
Check the museum's digital calendar for rotating site-specific installations that change seasonally.
Use the museum's provided outdoor seating areas to view the bridge and port activity.
Do not rush through the outdoor sculpture garden, as it is integral to the building's architectural intent.
Closed on Wednesdays.
No flash photography in galleries; no large bags or backpacks; do not touch artwork; maintain a quiet tone in gallery spaces.
