# History in Action: Free Student Days at the Museum of Miami

> Event for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 18 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM
- Where: Museum of Miami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130
- Ages: Students; under 18 with a legal guardian
- Price: Free for students; advance registration required
- Organizer: Museum of Miami
- Official page: https://492.blackbaudhosting.com/492/Education-History-in-Action-18Dec2026
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

On select days when Miami-Dade schools are out, all students can visit the Museum of Miami (formerly HistoryMiami Museum) for free. Families can add their own story to the museum's Kaleidoscope – Many Voices-One Miami. In this window the dates are the teacher planning day on Friday, December 18, 2026 and the winter recess day on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. Advance registration is required, and any student under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

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