Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)

Pérez Art Museum Miami—commonly referred to as PAMM—opened in its current downtown location in 2013. Originally founded in 1984, it became a collecting institution by 1994, evolving into a contemporary art museum reflecting Miami’s diversity. Its present 200,000-sq-ft facility sits on Biscayne Bay within Museum Park, alongside the Frost Museum of Science.

Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the building integrates tropical landscaping with modern form. Elevated decks, hanging gardens, and large overhangs contribute to passive cooling and blend the structure with the bayfront environment.

• Scope: The permanent collection includes around 3,000 works across 15 gallery spaces, with an emphasis on 20th- and 21st-century art tied to the Latinx experience, African diaspora, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
• Layout: Galleries are spread across two main levels. The second floor houses most permanent collection displays, while the first floor features temporary exhibitions, a café, shop, and public programs. Natural light and Bay views punctuate the spaces.

• PAMM offers guided tours (including themed options such as Black Art or Pride tours) and outreach programs for students and communities.
• In 2023, the museum launched PAMMTV, a free digital platform for sharing video art and media content from local and international artists

Hours: The museum is open Thursday – Monday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Ticket Fee: $18

Accessibility: Situated in Museum Park between the Frost Science Museum and Biscayne Bay, PAMM is accessible via the Museum Park Metromover station, facilitating pedestrian and public transit access.