The museum of art and design at miami dade college will create exhibitions dedicated to the use, history, and cultural significance of freedom tower, a national historic landmark

The Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College received a $500,040 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program. The funding will support the creation of exhibitions focused on the history, use, and cultural significance of the Freedom Tower, a National Historic Landmark. Key project activities include content development, curation of exhibitions, an orientation film, and guided interpretive tours in English and Spanish with a focus on the Cuban exile story. The museum will contract with an exhibition and media design firm, an audio-visual firm, and content area specialists to deliver these products and services. The primary beneficiaries are the students, faculty, and staff of Miami Dade College, as well as the diverse communities in Miami. The award period runs from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2026.

Project activities include content development and curation of exhibitions, an orientation film, and guided interpretive tours in english and spanish with a focus on the cuban exile story. The museum will contract with an exhibition and media design firm, an audio-visual firm, and content area specialists. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the freedom tower's history and the achievements and challenges of miami's diaspora communities. The primary beneficiaries of this project are students, faculty, and staff of miami dade college, a recognized hispanic serving institution, and the diverse communities in miami.