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Miami Unlocked: Open House Miami 2025 Returns with a Bold New Vision

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Miami is once again ready to welcome visitors as Open House Miami (OHMIA) returns for its second edition from 28 February to 2 March 2025. This much-anticipated event will offer exclusive access to over 100 experiences across 20 neighbourhoods, inviting design lovers, history buffs, and curious explorers to uncover the city’s hidden architectural gems.

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OPEN HOUSE MIAMI Feb. 28 - Mar. 2, 2025

Building on the success of its inaugural year, OHMIA 2025 expands with new themes, deeper storytelling, and immersive encounters. Attendees can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, engaging lectures, hands-on workshops, and rare access to iconic spaces typically closed to the public. Free and open to all, the festival is a collaborative effort led by The Miami Center for Architecture and Design (MCAD) and supported by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA), the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Miami-Dade County’s Department of Cultural Affairs. 
As part of the global Open House Worldwide – a network of 60 organizations hosting festivals and dialogue about architecture, design and cities across the globe – OHMIA owes its creation to Cheryl Jacobs, former Executive Director of MCAD, whose vision helped make Miami a premier destination for architecture and design. Today, her legacy continues through the dedication of the OHMIA team and partners, ensuring the festival thrives as a key part of the international Open House movement.
The 2025 edition introduces fresh experiences, including exclusive tours of the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, American Airlines Arena, Museum of Graffiti, Hip-Hop Museum, and the Frost Museum of Science. Attendees can also explore the city through a Photo Walking Tour on Collins Avenue, led by award-winning designer Laura Paresky Gould, or experience Miami’s dynamic neighbourhoods on a Skateboard Tour. A highlight this year is The Kampong, a stunning tropical garden designed by architect Max Strang, which will be open to the public as part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
Miami Color Theory <br /> Image copyright: Laura Paresky Gould
Miami Color Theory
Image copyright: Laura Paresky Gould
Miami Color Theory <br /> Image copyright: Laura Paresky Gould
Miami Color Theory
Image copyright: Laura Paresky Gould

OHMIA offers a one-off opportunity to explore Miami’s evolving design landscape, from historic landmarks to contemporary developments. By granting exclusive access to architectural masterpieces, the festival reveals the intricate connection between the city’s rich cultural heritage and its modern transformation. Education is central to the experience, with expert-led tours and curated events designed to deepen visitors’ understanding of Miami’s architectural identity.
Local artists, designers, and tastemakers play a crucial role in shaping OHMIA’s programme, curating exhibitions and discussions that highlight how Miami’s diverse cultural influences shape its architecture. Indeed, the festival aims to leave visitors with a fresh appreciation for Miami’s architectural and cultural richness. The OHMIA team emphasises that Miami is more than just a tourist destination – it is a vibrant tapestry of history, culture, and design. Whether you are a local or a first-time visitor, OHMIA will showcase Miami’s past and future.

Signature Bridge <br /> Image copyright: Florida Department of Transportation
Signature Bridge
Image copyright: Florida Department of Transportation

The event’s programming is designed to reflect the city’s diverse cultural heritage, featuring exhibitions on Art Deco, MiMo, Indigenous, and Afro-Caribbean influences, as well as panels with Latin American, Caribbean, and local designers discussing the fusion of cultures in Miami’s architecture. Sustainable and vernacular design will also take centre stage, showcasing how the city’s climate and communities shape its built environment.

The Kampong Fairchild Sweeney House <br /> Image copyright: Rodrigo Gaya and The National Tropical Botanical Garden
The Kampong Fairchild Sweeney House
Image copyright: Rodrigo Gaya and The National Tropical Botanical Garden
The Kampong Lily Pond <br /> Image copyright: Rodrigo Gaya and The National Tropical Botanical Garden
The Kampong Lily Pond
Image copyright: Rodrigo Gaya and The National Tropical Botanical Garden

Looking ahead, OHMIA aims to expand across Miami’s 15 distinct neighbourhoods, evolving its themes and highlighting the city’s latest architectural advancements: “We aim to continually evolve our experience themes, which currently include Art & Culture, Iconic Hotels & Hospitality, Resilience, Sports, and Historic & Sacred Spaces. Next year, we plan to expand our 'Building Miami' theme to showcase more innovative developments shaping our city's skyline. These efforts are all designed to celebrate Miami’s rich history, vibrant culture, and evolving landscape, while engaging global visitors in this celebration”, enlightens the team.

 

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