How much does it cost to visit Vizcaya?

$20 for adults and $10 for children 6 to 12, as checked in October 2026. The adult price is reduced from $32 while restoration work is underway.

What day is Vizcaya closed?

Tuesday. It is open 9:30am to 4:30pm the other six days.

Is parking free at Vizcaya?

Yes. Parking is free on site, with the entrance on South Miami Avenue.

Can you get to Vizcaya by Metrorail?

Yes. Ride to Vizcaya station and walk about 10 minutes, crossing US-1 on the overpass and heading east on SW 32nd Road.

Do you need a permit for photos at Vizcaya?

Only for shoots. Casual photos are fine, but a hired photographer, formal attire or equipment like tripods requires a paid permit, from $250 on weekdays for the gardens.

Vizcaya Museum: Tickets, Hours, Parking & Tips

By the Miami Beach Guest team · Updated 13 November 2026 · Facts checked October 2026

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a bayfront Italian-style villa and formal garden in Miami, built for industrialist James Deering between 1914 and 1922. Plan two to three hours, buy tickets online, and remember it is closed on Tuesdays. When we checked in October 2026, adult admission was $20 (reduced from $32 during restoration work), with free on-site parking.

It suits history and architecture fans, garden lovers and anyone who wants a calm, shaded break from the beach. It is between Brickell and Coconut Grove, a short ride from either.

How much are Vizcaya tickets?

General admission was $20 for adults 13 and over, $10 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under when we checked in October 2026. The adult price is temporarily reduced from $32 while construction and restoration projects are underway, so expect it to rise when the work ends.

Ticket	Price (Oct 2026)	Notes
Adult (13+)	$20	Normally $32; reduced during restoration
Child (6-12)	$10
Child (5 and under)	Free
Ages 13-22 (Culture Shock Miami)	$5	Buy online; bring proof of age; one $5 companion ticket allowed
Miami-Dade seniors 62+	Free	Golden Ticket, Mondays and Wednesdays only, with ID

Buy online through vizcaya.org before you go. The site did not advertise fixed entry time slots when we checked, but booking ahead saves time at the admissions booth. Guided garden tours, such as the Rose Garden and orchid tours, cost more and include admission.

Vizcaya hours and closed days

Vizcaya is open 9:30am to 4:30pm every day except Tuesday. Arrive by about 2pm to see the house and gardens without rushing, and check the site for holiday changes and occasional evening events, such as the extended-hours Summer Fridays series.

How long do you need at Vizcaya?

Most visitors spend two to three hours: about an hour in the Main House and another hour or more in the gardens, with time for the bayfront terrace. Garden lovers and photographers can easily stay longer. Go at opening on a weekday for the quietest rooms.

What's inside the Main House?

The house is furnished with European antiques and decorative art from the 15th to the 19th centuries, arranged around a central courtyard. Deering used it as a winter home from 1916 until his death in 1925. The design team was architect F. Burrall Hoffman, design director Paul Chalfin and landscape architect Diego Suarez.

Facing Biscayne Bay is the stone barge, a carved breakwater shaped like a ship, which is one of the best views on the property. Miami-Dade County bought the villa in 1952 and opened it as a museum in 1953. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994.

The gardens

About 10 acres of formal gardens step down from the house in a mix of Italian Renaissance and French styles, with fountains, clipped hedges, grottoes, sculpture and a raised Mound with a small casino (garden house) on top. Beyond the formal areas, native mangrove and hammock forest covers much of the estate. Paths are mostly gravel and coral stone, and there is plenty of shade, but bring water in summer.

What's under restoration in 2026?

Several preservation projects are running during 2026, so not everything is open. When we checked, the Maze and Theater Gardens were closed, scaffolding covered two Main House facades and the Swimming Pool Grotto, and some interior rooms had been emptied for preservation work. The casino, a flood barrier and path and restroom upgrades were also in progress. The reduced ticket price reflects this. Check vizcaya.org for the latest before you go.

Can you take photos at Vizcaya?

Yes, casual personal photos are fine. You need a paid permit if your visit looks like a photo shoot, for example a hired photographer, formal or bridal wear, or equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods. When we checked, a daytime garden portrait permit cost $250 on weekdays and $350 on weekends, covering the gardens only. Indoor shoots need a separate, more expensive premium permit. Quinceañera and engagement sessions fall under these rules, so book ahead.

How do you get to Vizcaya?

Vizcaya is at 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. You can drive and park free on site, take a rideshare to the drop-off in the Piazza, or ride Metrorail to Vizcaya station and walk about 10 minutes.

Option	Time from downtown	Notes
Metrorail to Vizcaya station	About 10 minutes on the train, plus a 10-minute walk	Cross US-1 on the pedestrian overpass, walk east on SW 32nd Road to South Miami Ave
Rideshare or taxi	About 10-15 minutes	Drop-off and pick-up in the Piazza by Admissions
Car	About 10-15 minutes	Free on-site parking; enter from South Miami Ave

From South Beach allow 20 to 30 minutes by car outside rush hour. The main house and gardens are on the east side of South Miami Avenue; the historic Vizcaya Village is on the west side.

Tips for visiting

Remember: closed Tuesdays.
Wear comfortable shoes for gravel and stairs; parts of the house have steps, so check the accessibility page if you need step-free routes.
Pair it with lunch in Coconut Grove, about 5 minutes south by car.
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