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MODERN MEALS: REMAKING AMERICAN FOODS FROM FARM TO KITCHEN
May 17-August 18. Guests will be able to examine how Americans began eating foods that were mass-produced in the first half of the 20th century. The exhibit includes images and artifacts that illustrate the movement of food from the field to the factory, supermarket, and kitchen table. Daily, Noon-6 p.m.; Fri., Noon-9 p.m.; Closed Wed. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org. Adults, $7; Seniors, students with valid ID and children 6-12, $5. Free admission Friday 6-9 p.m.
SENIOR SHOWCASE
May 20 -26. This annual event features work produced by the graduating seniors of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776, registrar@armoryart.org. Free.
TEEN MIAMI
Through June 9. With the help of 21 Miami-Dade County teens who participated in the museum’s three-year internship program, Teen Miami presents a cross-decade exploration of teen history and culture in Miami. It examines the role of teens in Miami’s high school integration, how they were impacted by World War II and the Vietnam War, their distinct fashion statements throughout the decades and more. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., noon-5 p.m. HistoryMiami, Miami-Dade Cultural Center, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492. Adults, $8; Seniors and students, $7; Children 6-12, $5; Children 6 and younger, free.
FLORIDA'S WETLANDS
Through June 30. Through more than fifty images, along with educational material, visitors will learn about one of world’s most valuable environmental resources: Florida’s wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, the Everglades, lakes and more. Find out how we have impacted native wildlife through our drastic alteration of the wetlands and discover the important role the wetlands play in our survival. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The Mary Alice Fortin Children's Art Gallery, The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-7226. Free.
ARMORY TEEN ART COUNCIL EXHIBITION
June 1-8. Come and see this exhibition produced by the Armory Teen Art Council. Proceeds from this show will go toward scholarships for students attending the center. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-832-1776, registrar@armoryart.org or armoryart.org. Free.
CHARLES M. SCHULZ: POP CULTURE IN PEANUTS
June 8-Sepember 1. Visitors will have the rare chance to see the original drawings of this stable in American popular culture. This is the largest exhibit of original drawings, featuring more than 70 cartoon strips over the course of five decades. In the Peanuts Play Area, visitors will get the chance to make their own cartoon creations. On June 8, the opening day party will have Peanuts-themed music, a discussion and demonstration, prizes and raffles and a Snoopy dog house. There will also be chocolate chip cookies and root beer, Snoopy’s favorites. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., Noon-5 p.m. Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. 1650 Harrison St. 954-921-3274 or info@artandculturecenter.org. Adults, $10; Students, seniors and children 4-17, $6. Free for members and children 3 and under.
DINO ISLAND
June 8- January 5. Explore the prehistoric world with dinosaurs in this fun new exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-646-7220, ext. 266, or cvila@elcmdm.org. Free.
CONTEMPORARY ISRAELI ARTISTS
June 15-August 24. This exhibit will feature a long list of contemporary artists including David Schluss, Calman Shemi, Rina Maimon, Sveta Esser and Isaac Kahn. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. 954-340-5000. Adults, $6; seniors and Tours, $5; Students, $3. Free admission on Wednesday.
DAWOUD BEY: PICTURING PEOPLE
June 7-September 8. This exhibition features the work of Chicago-based photographer Dawoud Bey. The gallery will include street photography as well as studio portraits, focusing on the people of the city. Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., 1-9 p.m.; Sun. Noon-5 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. 305-893-6211 or info@mocanomi.org. General admission, $5, Students and seniors, $3; Members, North Miami residents, city employees and veterans receive free admission.
BLOCK BY BLOCK: INVENTING AMAZING ARCHITECTURE
June 20-October 13. Visits will have the opportunity to see a LEGO recreation of ten landmark skyscrapers from around the world. The buildings include the World Trade Center in New York, the Seattle Space Needle, Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Taipei 101 in Taiwan. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196, ext. 1196, or norton.org. General admission, $12; Students, $5. Children 12 and under and members receive free admission.
OPA-LOCKA: MIRAGE CITY
June 28-September 8. This exhibition will explore the roots of the city that was based on stories and character names from “Arabian Tales.” The gallery will feature original drawings and architectural models bring that original vision to life. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., noon-5 p.m. HistoryMiami, Miami-Dade Cultural Center, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. 305-375-1492. Adults, $8; Seniors and students, $7; Children 6-12, $5; Children 6 and younger, free.
MODERN MEALS: REMAKING AMERICAN FOODS FROM FARM TO KITCHEN
Through August 18. Guests will be able to examine how Americans began eating foods that were mass-produced in the first half of the 20th century. The exhibit includes images and artifacts that illustrate the movement of food from the field to the factory, supermarket, and kitchen table. Daily, Noon-6 p.m.; Fri., Noon-9 p.m.; Closed Wed. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-531-1001 or wolfsonian.org. Adults, $7; Seniors, students with valid ID and children 6-12, $5. Free admission Friday 6-9 p.m.
BAT MITZVAH COMES OF AGE
Through Sept. 15. Marking the 90th anniversary of the first American bat mitzvah, this National Museum of American Jewish History and Moving Traditions traveling exhibition shows the evolution of bat mitzvahs from a radical innovation to a now widely performed tradition. It also takes an in-depth look at how various cultures celebrate rites of passages. Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Closed Mon. Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-672-5044 or jewishmuseum.com. Adults, $6; Seniors and students, $5; Children 6 and older, $2.50; Families, $12; Members, children 5 and younger and Saturday admission, free.
ARTLAB AT THE LOWE: THE ART OF PANAMA
Through April 27, 2014. This exhibit will showcase a variety of art pieces, from ancient ceramics to contemporary paintings. It was curated by students under the direction of Dr. Traci Ardren, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., Noon-4 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, Florida. 305-284-3535. General admission, $10; UM students and faculty and children under 12, free.
WYNWOOD WALLS
Ongoing. Visit this outdoor mural park, which was inaugurated last December during Art Basel Miami Beach, for a dose of some serious street art. See brilliantly colored murals by more than eight artists including the legendary graphic artist Shepard Fairey at this permanent installation. Wynwood Art District, Along Northwest 25th and 26th streets, off of Northwest Second Avenue, Miami. Free.
EGYPTIAN GALLERY
Ongoing. Get a glimpse of the world’s oldest civilization at this exhibit featuring a mummy and ancient Egyptian artifacts. Bass Museum, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-673-7530. $8 adults; $6 senior and students with valid ID; museum members and children 6 and younger, free.
CHILDREN OF THE WILDERNESS
Ongoing. This permanent exhibit showcases children’s clothing, toys and games from the 1910s era. Children’s Museum of Boca Raton, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-368-6875.
