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Out of town visitors… Where do you take them? This question can be frustrating. Sometimes confusing. Yet unavoidable. Because we all want to be a good host.
Hello! I'm Tour Guide Owl. I'm here to help you find fun and interesting things to do in Miami, Florida.
You may have readsome harsh comments about our City. We had the burlesque show cancel, not to mention, the Colorado congressman who called Miami a 'Third World country'. Well, I'm here to tell you otherwise - Miami isabeautiful place with lots to offer.
So here is my how to be a great host guide, with 101 best attractions for having an awesome time! Think of it as a useful resource to find information about what there is to do. (By the way, when I say "best", that's just one owl's opinion. The world is filled with others who are knowledgeable about the area.)
What's cool about this list - if you think I missed something - you canadd your favorites! You don't have to be an owl; dogs, cats, fish, visitors, locals, aliens...everybody's welcome! You could be in Cuba, Colorado, or Katmandu, We don't give a hoot.
The purpose of this article is to create a growing list of the best local attractions. Our goal is to reach 10,001 tips. When we do, we'll get together and have a big party, but more on that later. Share your favorite places
I know this is an article about Miami attractions, but on a larger scale it's about sharing and connecting with people.
There are 3 reasons why you need to make sharing your number one priority for the forthcoming year:
Sharing feels good. The more we share information from our own life, and our own personal experiences, the more others around us can progress.
Sharing creates a circulation of knowledge. Learning from the sum of all experiences makes progress faster, and leads to better decisions.
Sharing benefits us all. Withholding information is nothing else but the manifestation of selfishness, greed and stinginess - traits often found with pigeons. (I dislike pigeons. I don't trust their stingy little faces.)
So here we go! These are some things I'd share with you if I was your personal tour guide planning your trip.
A word of warning: don't be daunted by this list – if you did everything on it, you'd probably fall over from having too much fun. In reality, just 1 of these 101 things could be what's needed to turn an ordinary visit into a great one.
To make it easy, I broke it up into four categories: Recreation, Attractions, Parks, and Local Businesses. I decided to only talk about attractions that are within a 1-hour drive from Miami.
Let's get started!
Recreation above and below the water
Rent a Boat -- To really experience South Florida, you must get out on the water. Thankfully, there are some rental companies that offer bareboat charters:
Tropical Boat rents power boats in Bayside; Phone (786) 218-3030.
Fast Track rents power boats in Miami Beach and Bayside; Phone (305) 223-3488.
See Manatees in the Wild -- You are most likely to see wild manatees from the shore and along the harbors, canals, and intracoastal. One good place is in Coral Gables at the intersection of Old Cutler, Sunset, and Douglas Road. Other good locations are: Black Point Marina, Oleta Park, and Dante Fascell Visitor Center.
To see manatees in captivity, Miami Seaquarium visitors can view manatees in the Celebrity Pool, which has both above and underwater viewing.
Experience Backcounty Flats Fishing -- Serious anglers should not miss the chance to go fly fishing and light tackle fishing in Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys. If you're busy during the day, try night tarpon fishing at secret spots in Downtown Miami.
Charter a Deep Sea FishingTrip -- There are 4 marinas in Miami where you can find a private fishing charter: Crandon Park, Haulover Park, Bayside Marketplace, and Miami Beach Marina. Deep sea fishing charters cost $500 to $600 for a half day, and they provide everything you need to fish. Got that? Flats and deep sea fishing requires a captain with a boat, so you need toget a charter to take you.
If you're on a budget, you might be better off paying around $30 for passage on a larger drift fishing party boat like Reward; Phone (305) 372-9470, or Sea Legs; Phone (954) 923-2109.
Scuba Dive Artificial Reefs -- There are 10 artificial reefs offshore, with 5 lying between Miami-Dade and Broward county and another 5 between Key Biscayne and Monroe County. Some of the best scuba diving is in less than 100 feet of water and only 2 miles east of Sunny Isles, Miami Beach, and the Key Biscayne shoreline. Contact South Beach Divers for information; Phone (305) 531-6110.
Take a Snorkel Trip -- Eco-Adventure tours are a great way to explore Miami's parks and wildlife preserves. These narrated tours combine kayaking and snorkeling in the warm waters of Biscayne Bay. Tours are conducted in North Miami at Pelican Harbor Marina and Crandon Park’s Bear Cut Marine Preserve; Phone (305) 365-3018.
Rent a Wave Runner -- You can find wave runners for rent at Miami Beach Marina with American Water Sports; Phone (305) 538-7549, or take a Jet Ski Tour of Miami where you visit six nearby islands; Phone (305) 345-5770. Rentals are also available right on the beach behind some of the fancier hotels.
Take a Windsurf Lesson -- Key Biscayne is recognized as one of the nation's best areas to learn windsurfing -- the water is warm, the winds are swift, and it's shallow -- only a few feet deep. Sailboards Miami promises to teach you how to windsurf in 2 hours; Phone (305) 361-7245. Miami Kiteboarding offers kitesurfing rentals and lessons at Crandon Park; Phone (305) 345-9974.
Rent a Kayak -- Miami offers many places where you can have a back-to-nature kayak adventure:
North American Canoes, specializes in Everglades kayaking tours; Phone (239) 695-3299.
Inside Oleta State Park, Blue Moon rents kayaks by the hour. Phone (305) 957-3040.
South Beach Kayak has rentals and self guided tours where you can paddle around Key Biscayne, Star Island, Hibiscus Island, and Monument Island; Phone (305) 332-2853.
Activities on land and in the air
Pamper Yourself -- Miami is a great place to relax a stressed-out body and mind. While you're here, treat yourself to a day spa, or massage. Spa at Mandarin Oriental is an award-winning sanctuary with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay. The cost for a Deep Tissue Body Massage is $230; Phone (305) 913 8332. If you're on a budget, Educating Hands massage school offers student clinic massages on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The 50-minute massage is $30; Phone (305) 285-6991.
Walk down the Boardwalk -- Take a stroll down Miami Beach's four mile boardwalk. The boardwalk runs from 5th to 46th Street. The paved and wooded walkway winds down Ocean Drive and behind the oceanfront hotels, providing views of the hotel pools on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. You can also find boardwalks near the beach in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale.
Rent a Scooter -- Renting a scooter is a popular activity for visitors to do while they're in South Beach. Note: All riders must be at least 18. A drivers license and credit card card ($300 deposit) is required. Below is a list of rental companies all located within they same vicinity; give them a call and mention you found them on MiamiBeach411.com:
Go Off-Road Mountain Biking -- Oleta State Park has over six miles of singletrack trails that have been developed exclusively for mountain bikes. Blue Moon rents bicycles by the hour; Phone (305) 957-3040. In Broward county, just west of Interstate 595, Markham State Park also has mountain biking trails. I've been told, the trails at Markham Park are better than Oleata.
MIA Skateboard Park -- Miami's only indoor and outdoor skateboard park has a half-pipe, funbox and ledges outside. Inside is a mini ramp, quarter pipes and a big vert ramp. MIA Skatepark is located at 1850 NW 84th Ave., Doral; Phone (305) 599-2172.
Have a Paintball Party -- This paintball facility has two outdoor fields under a canopy of pine trees. The forest-like fields give players an adrenalin rush as they move from bunker to bunker through the thick brush. Ruff N Tuff is located at 13200 NW 43 Ave., Miami; Phone (305) 953-7776.
Indoor and Outdoor Shooting Ranges -- You can shoot a gun at Ace's indoor shooting range in Doral. Full automatic firearm rentals are available; Phone (305) 717-3277. Trail Glades Range, has outdoor shooting; facilities include: Pistol (25 & 50 yds), Outdoor Rifle (100 yds), Trap, Skeet, and Clays; Phone (305) 226-1823.
Skydiving Over the Everglades -- Located at Homestead Airport, Skydiving Miami has the closest dropzone to Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. They offer solo skydives and tandem parachute jumps where the instructor remains attached to the student during free fall. Skydivers accelerate to a speed of 120 mph, and open the shoot at 6,000 feet. Jumps last about 4 minutes. Phone (305) 759-3483.
Take a Helicopter Tour -- See amazing views of Miami's most exclusive locations. Helicopter tours depart from heliports at Tamiami Airport and Fort Lauderdale Airport.
Ultralight Adventures is a Miami-based tour company and flight school providing ultralight tours and training. Tours start at $70; Phone (305) 361-3909.
Try Parasailing at the Beach -- Parasail up 800 feet over the ocean. Take off and land from a specially designed parasail boat flight deck. Miami Beach Parasail is located right in South Beach; Phone (305) 266-4144.
X-treme Indoor Rock Climbing -- With over 14,000 square feet of climbing space, the X-treme indoor climbing center has special obstacles that make it one of the top climbing gyms in the country; Phone (305) 233-6623.
Watch an IMAX Movie -- The 300-seat IMAX Theater is located inside the Museum of Science in Fort Lauderdale; (Map); Phone (954) 463-4629.
Take a Sightseeing Tour --A great way to explore Miami is by taking a narrated sightseeing tour of the City:
Everglades Airboat Rides -- It's easy to visit the Florida Everglades; they're just 35 miles west of Miami.
Art Deco Tour -- Learn about South Beach hotels and other structures with a visit to a number of interiors.
Miami City Tours -- Experience all of Miami on these narrated tours. See Bayside, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, South Beach - and a Biscayne Bay boat tour.
Duck Tour -- Miami's only land and sea tour. Your amphibious vehicle will tour South Beach landmarks, then roll into the water for a Biscayne Bay cruise.
Take a Boat Cruise -- Island Queen offers a 90 minute narrated cruise along Biscayne Bay. You will see the downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami, Fisher Island and Millionaires' Row.
Eco-Adventure Tours -- Miami-Dade County offers many different ways to see Miami by canoe. Paddle through canals on the Coral Gables waterway. Experience a nighttime canoe trip around the Deering Estate. Watch the sun set over Black Point or Crandon Park.
Miami Cultural Tours -- Discover the history and culture of Little Havana, Allapatah, Little Haiti, Downtown Miami, Jewish Heritage, Liberty City, Coconut Grove, and Miami Beach Art Deco Disctict.
Dr. Paul George is a history teacher and a historian at the Historical Museum of South Florida. He also leads guided tours of Little Havana, Brickell, and Key Biscayne, on themes such as cemeteries and the Miami River. The cost is $17 to $37. Phone (305) 375-1621.
Take a Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise -- The 550 passenger river boat offers narrated tours up the New River where you can see Fort Lauderdale's famous waterfront homes, and a stop off at the Jungle Queen Indian Village. At 7pm Jungle Queen leaves the Bahia Mar Docks for a sunset cruise to their private island, for an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner; Phone (954) 462-5596.
Take a Bahamas Day Cruise -- Discovery cruise ship offers daily cruises to Grand Bahama Island. One-way Bahamas trips start at $39. Cruises depart daily from the Port in Fort Lauderdale at 7:45am, and return at 10pm.
Hop on the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi -- Broward County Transit provides water taxi service along the Intracoastal, connecting beach attractions and hotels with downtown Fort Lauderdale. Service is offered from 10:30am to 11:30pm. An All Day Pass is $11. On Tuesdays, the Water Taxi offers $19 round trip service to South Beach; (Map and Schedule); Phone (954) 467-6677.
Picnic on the Beach -- There are over a dozen great beaches in Miami many with picnic areas, barbecue grills, and play areas for kids. Some noteworthy beach parks include: Sunny Isles Beach, South Pointe Park, Haulover Beach, Matheson Park, and Crandon Park.
Drink a Cuban Coffee -- Don't leave Miami without sampling a Cuban-style coffee. It starts with strong, sweet espresso. Add a little steamed milk for a cortadito, and a lot of milk for a café con leche.
Fly a Kite -- Haulover Beach is a great place to fly a kite. The Park gets a strong afternoon ocean breeze. If you don't have a kite of your own, Skyward Kites sells kites starting at $5; Phone (305) 893-0906.
Nearby attractions
Head Over to South Beach -- Also called SoBe, this is the southern most section of Miami Beach that encompasses the lower 23 blocks of the island. This area of Miami is the most popular tourist and entertainment destination in the City with hundreds of nightclubs, restaurants, and hotels. The secret to having a great time here is exploring the different sections on the island (Map):
Art Deco District -- South Beach has the world's largest collection of Streamline Moderne Art Deco architecture. Some noteworthy Art Deco buildings include, Sherbrooke Hotel and the Miami Beach Post Office. Visit the Art Deco Museum on Ocean Drive and ask about their walking tours.
Ocean Drive -- Running in a north-south direction, Ocean Drive is the easternmost street in South Beach, from 1st to 15th Street (Lummus Park). Ocean Drive is responsible for the South Beach aesthetic that visitors expect. It's also home to several prominent restaurants including News Cafe, Mango's, Clevelander, and is the site of the infamous Versace House.
Lincoln Road -- An open-air pedestrian mall, considered to be the premiere shopping area in South Beach. Lincoln Road Mall is home to many restaurants, shops, art galleries, as well as retail outlets and the Regal Cinema movie theatre.
Espanola Way -- This street runs from Collins west to Pennsylvania. The area was modeled after the Mediterranean villages found in France and Spain. Today it's home to a yoga studio, art house movie theatre, restaurants, shops, and more.
Stop by the Versace House -- Probably the most photographed landmark in South Beach, Casa Casuarina aka Versace House was built by Gianni Versace in 1993, and is the site of his tragic death. The house was sold to Peter Loftin, and is not open to the public. Casa Casuarina is located at 1116 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; (Map).
Visit the Holocaust Memorial -- Also in South Beach, this memorial is a world famous sculpture garden honoring the people who perished in the Holocaust. The Convention Center, Botanical Garden, and Visitor Center are within walking distance. Holocaust Memorial is located at 1945 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach; (Map); Phone (305) 538-1663.
Take a Swim in the Venetian Pool -- Formed from a rock quarry in 1923, this is the only swimming pool on the National Register of Historic Places. This chlorine-free pool is fed with cool spring water, and features two waterfalls, a three-story observation tower, coral rock caves, and a palm-fringed island. The pool ranges in depth from four feet to over eight feet near the grand waterfall. There's also a kiddy pool near the lifeguard station. Venetian Pool is located at 2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables; (Map); Phone (305) 460-5306.
Stroll Around the Fairchild Garden -- The 83 acre garden contains an extensive collection of tropical plants. Visitors can enjoy tram, audio and walking tours, as well as a butterfly garden, a bird watching section, and a tropical fruit tree pavilion. There is also a 13-acre palm collection, a green house with orchids, and the only outdoor tropical rainforest in the United States. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; (Map); Phone (305) 667-1651
Explore the Charles Deering Estate -- The estate covers a 440-acre property and mansion. The grounds have the largest coastal tropical hardwood hammock in the United States. Guided day and moonlight canoe tours are available by appointment. Charles Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 235-1668.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens -- Often called "Hearst Castle of the East", Vizcaya is a 10-acre, Italian Renaissance-style mansion with gardens open to the public. The museum consists of Villa Vizcaya, its grounds, and the museum's collections.Vizcaya is located at 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 250-9133.
See the Coral Castle -- Located near Homestead, the castle is comprised of numerous coral stones, each weighing several tons. Many of the castle structures are notable, including machines to tell time, home-made air conditioners, and a nine-ton revolving door. Psychic Day is the first Saturday of every month. Coral Castle is located at 28655 South Dixie Hwy., Homestead; (Map); Phone (305) 248-6345.
Theme parks
Parrot JungleIsland -- This animal theme park is minutes from South Beach. The park features exotic wild animals such as the world's largest crocodile, baby orangutans, tigers, and parrots of every species. There's also an inflatable water slide for kids. Parrot Jungle is located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 248-6345.
Miami MetroZoo -- Just 20 miles from downtown Miami, you'll find the largest zoological preserve in South Florida. The zoo houses over 900 wild animals and is the only subtropical zoo in the United States. From October to March, the zoo offers nighttime tours that start with a pizza dinner and last 2 hours. MetroZoo is located at 12400 SW 152 St., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 251-0400.
Miami Seaquarium -- Tucked away on Key Biscayne, the Seaquarium was the first marine park attraction in South Florida. In addition to marine mammals, they house fish, sharks, sea turtles, reptiles and manatees. Seaquarium is located at 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne; (Map); Phone (305) 365-2507.
Lion Country Safari -- This drive-through safari-like theme park is 45 miles north of Miami. The Park claims to be the first cageless zoo in the United States.Lion Country Safari is located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Rd., Loxahatchee; Phone (561) 793-1084.
Gator Park -- Just just 35 minutes west of Miami, this Everglades wildlife park offers daily airboat rides and wildlife shows rain or shine. Gator Park is located at 24050 SW 8th St., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 559-2255. (Pictures)
Boomers -- This family amusement center is north of Miami in Dania Beach. The park has miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, laser tag, a roller coaster, and video game arcade. Boomers is located at 1700 NW 1st St., Dania Beach; (Map); Phone (305) 559-2255.
Wannado City -- Housed in the Sawgrass Mills Mall, this children's indoor role-playing theme park transports kids to a world where they can take on roles as a firefighter, archaeologist, actor, news reporter, chef, judge, airplane pilot, doctor and a host of other professions. Wannado is located at 12801 Sunrise Blvd., Sunrise; (Map); Phone (954) 838-7100.
Place your bets
Seminole Hard Rock Casino -- Between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, this 86-acre resort has a Vegas-like casino, a tropical pool area with water slides, and a Hard Rock Cafe. Hard Rock is located at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; (Map); Phone (954) 364-4140.
Miccosukee Casino -- Just 15 minutes west of Miami Airport, Miccosukee Casino is situated along the edge of the Florida Everglades. The Casino has a hotel, and 24-hour-a-day gaming. Miccosukee is located at 500 SW 177th Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 222-4600.
Horizon's Edge Casino Cruise -- Miami's only casino cruise departs from Bayside Marketplace 7 days a week. Horizon's Edge features onboard gambling, gourmet buffet, and live entertainment; Phone (781) 581-7733.
Jai-Alai -- There are two jai-alai frontons in South Florida:
Miami Jai-Alai is open year-round from noon to 5pm (closed: Tuesdays). Evening matches start at 7pm Mon, Fri and Sat. They also have simulcast wagering, and a card room for poker & dominoes.
Dania Jai-Alai opens at 7pm Tues. - Sat. The poker room is open 12pm to 12am Tue - Sat. Dania Jai-Alai is set to open its slots room sometime in 2008.
Greyhound Dog Racing -- There are two tracks (with poker rooms) nearby:
Mardi Gras race track and gaming center is open year round. The casino is the only place in Florida with Class III -- traditional -- slot machines. Mardi Gras is located at 831 N. Federal Hwy. Hallandale Beach; Phone (954) 924-3200.
Flagler Dog Track has racing during it's June to November season, and a poker room that's open when the track is running. Flagler is just five minutes east of Miami Airport. The track is located at NW 37th Ave., Miami; Phone (305) 649-3000.
Horse Racing at Gulfstream Park -- Gulfstream Park is a casino and horse racing facility with two tracks that feature thoroughbred racing. The casino has 512 slots, and 17 poker tables. The property has 10 restaurants, and is also a popular venue for concerts. The track is open from mid-January through late March. Gulfstream Park is located at 901 South Federal Hwy., Hallandale; (Map); Phone (954) 454-7000.
Parks and nature preserves
Flamingo Park -- Visitors can find a beautiful tree-lined grassy park located in the middle of South Beach. The facilities include a swimming pool with lap lanes, a water playground for kids, dog park, tennis, basketball, and handball courts, and a baseball, football, soccer field, and a gym. Flamingo Park is located at 999 11th Street (Map); Phone (954) 454-7000.
Everglades National Park -- A subtropical climate, a broad, shallow river, and a variety of plant and animal life make this National Park a must visit. Wildlife species include the Florida Panther, American Crocodile, and West Indian Manatee. If you enter through the Flamingo Main Entrance, make sure to stop and take the 45-minute walk around the Anhinga Trail, it’s a partially paved trail with a boardwalk that stretches out over the water. This is a good spot to see alligators in their natural habitat. Everglades National Park is located at 40001 State Rd. 9336, Homestead; (Map); Phone (305) 242-7700.
John Pennekamp Park -- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park includes approximately 70 nautical square miles of Atlantic Ocean waters. The reefs can be viewed from glass-bottom boats, or by snorkeling or scuba diving. Other activities available in the park are canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming and wildlife viewing. The visitor center has a 30,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. John Pennekamp Park is located at 102601 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo; Phone (305) 451-1202.
Quiet Water Park -- Located in Deerfield Beach, this county park has cable water skiing, a freshwater swimming beach, a ariety of boats for rent, and an interactive children's water playground. The park also has a skateboard park and biking trail. Quiet Water Park is located at 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach; (Map); Phone (954) 360-1315
Matheson Hammock Park -- Miami's oldest and most scenic park, Matheson Hammock has a bathing beach and a popular restaurant, housed in a historic coral-rock building that overlooks the swimming lagoon. The marina has boat slips, a bait-and-tackle shop, and sailing school. Matheson Hammock is located at 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 665-5475.
Oleta River State Park -- Florida's largest urban park, Oleta Park offers visitors a variety of recreational activities including kayaking, camping, swimming, fishing, trail walking, picnicking, and six miles of mountain bike trails. Blue Moon rents kayaks, canoes and bikes; Phone (305) 957-3040. Oleta River Park is located at 3400 NE 163rd St., North Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 919-1846.
South Pointe Park -- This park is found at the southernmost end of Miami Beach. It's a great place to watch the cruise ships come in and out of the Port of Miami (a good time to see departing ships is Sundays after 3pm). South Pointe also has BBQ pits and pavilions. The park is adjacent to the beach, and has a good supply of metered parking spaces. Valet parking is available at Smith & Wollensky. South Pointe Park is located at 1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; (Map); Phone (305) 643-7224.
Domino Park -- Maximo Gomez Park, also known as "Domino Park", is one of the main meeting places in Little Havana. Almost anytime of the day, the park is filled with neighborhood locals playing dominoes and chess. Domino Park is located at 801 SW 15th Ave., Miami; (Map); Phone (305) 285-1684.
Haulover Beach -- Situated between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, this 180-acre park boasts sandy beaches, and Miami's only nude beach. An underground path leads from the Marina parking area to the Beach. Haulover Beach is located at 10800 Collins Ave., Miami; Phone (305) 947-3525.
Fruit and Spice Park -- This unique 35-acre public facility is owned and operated by Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation. The park showcases 125 varieties of mango (orange, green, purple, red, and yellow), 75 varieties of bananas, 70 varieties of bamboo, and many exotic edibles. They also offer a tram tour. Visitors are invited to munch at the tasting counter inside the store. Fruit and Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead; (Map); Phone (305) 247-5727.
Biscayne National Park -- Southeast of Miami, this National Park is 99 percent underwater and features colorful coral reefs and undeveloped keys in Biscayne Bay. Three-hour glass-bottom bout tours are offered from 10am to 1pm daily. Reservations are necessary, and six passenger minimum applies. Reminiscent of area pioneer homes, with wooden walks and a metal roof, Dante Fascell Visitor Center has a wide veranda with sweeping views across mangroves and the Bay. The center is the base of operations for the boat tours, and houses a museum that explores the park's ecosystem. Note: this is the only area of Biscayne National Park accessible without a boat; (Map); Phone (305) 230-7275.
Museums and art galleries
Wolfsonian Museum -- A must see if you're visiting Miami Beach, this museum exhibits a collection of propaganda art that includes furniture, paintings, books, prints, industrial and decorat
