Haitian Heritage Museum - Miami, Florida

Genevieve O.

Eveline was amazing and so patient with all our kiddos. I’m so glad we stopped in to admire the great artwork of Bellina Wright. She is so talented. Eveline even gave us great recommendations for lunch and the next stop for our little Haiti tour. Definitely a must try.

N G.

I stopped by here after finding it online and I was very happy that I did! I enjoyed looking at the artwork and talking with Eveline to understand the meaning behind the art pieces and how each frame depicted something different about Haitian culture. It’s a must-see if you’re interested in learning about the Haitian-American community in Miami.

Dominique C.

Recently visited the Haitian Heritage Museum in Miami, Florida, it is a beautiful museum with wonderful displays of art and expressions of the Haitian and Caribbean culture. Majority of the art on display were made by Haitian artists, while displaying their works in their own unique style. The art is of course the main attraction but the key piece was our guide and curator, Eveline, she was very friendly and very passionate about the pieces and very knowledgeable. Eveline guided us through the art gallery and wanted us to learn and see the expression of art through the eyes of artists while also teaching us about Haitian culture and heritage.

Cedar W.

My husband is the first generation Haitian American (born in the states). My mother-in-love & members of our family were born & raised in Jacmel Haiti. It has always been important for us to teach our children about this part of their heritage. We wanted to immerse our children in the museum yet, when we arrived, there is NO WHERE to park for large vehicles unless there is a spot open on the street beside the building. So, my husband had to drop us off once we FINALLY figured out where the museum was! (Strike number one). Strike two "tour guide" (TG) explained that she grew up close by in Little Haiti. Then, she had my children read the information on the first poster. Our daughter, 10yo, stumbled across several words. TG took this time to ask her when the last time her glasses were checked! Our daughter told her recently. TG then said, "well you might wanna get them checked again." I was handling paying for parking & not truly checked in at that moment. Then TG had our son read the bottom paragraph. He read it well and quickly. TG took this opportunity to critique him as well & told him to "slow down! You were all da dada...that's too fast!" By this point my husband was on his way to join us. My MIL kept quiet because she is a true JEM! My daughter looked at me & I could read the sadness all over her! She felt belittled & unfairly judged. I texted my MIL & told her I needed her to take the kids after the tour because I was going to address the issue & did not want them to see me act out of the character they know me to have. My husband arrived, read the message & stopped everything. He asked our daughter what happened & she told him. He then gave TG only a portion of what she deserved! He advised her that she had no business critiquing a child that she doesn't know! Let alone not knowing anything about our family! I believe that it bears weight to point out: our daughter has a medical condition w/her eyes & was recently hospitalized for it! Our son, a gifted student, has terrible social anxiety yet still participated! She even in conversation asked my MIL if she had taught the children Creole. My MIL said that she hadn't & TG said, "WHY WOULDN'T YOU?" For her information...We don't live in FL any longer & left before the kids were old enough to learn the language! I have never understood why someone feels as though their opinion of someone else's life matters!? Do you know us? Have we met before? Are we paying you for your opinion? NOPE!
We are paying for the cultural experience & education. How dare you shame our children! TG even had the nerve to say, "if you want to eat some REAL Haitian food, you can go on this walking path to this restaurant." AS IF my MIL doesn't cook Traditional Haitian dishes & invests in her grandkids w/all the knowledge & experiences she LIVED! TG is a horrible example of the Haitian culture, this museum, & a person in general. Once my husband spoke on the issue he advised her that we would tour on our own. She ONLY apologized to our daughter because she got told about her behavior. The museum itself was more of a gallery. GORGEOUS paintings, but only paintings and a drum. The artist is amazingly talented. TG is a DISGRACE & if I was any less of a lady, she would have had a problem! She is the very reason that stereotypes exist for Haitian people! RUDE, CONDESCENDING, HOLIER THAN THOU ATTITUDE, DISINGENUOUS & JUDGMENTAL. When that is not all Haitian people! Don't be the face of this beautiful exhibit if you can't behave as a professional! Don't call it a museum if it is a gallery. As we took ourselves through & discussed the paintings w/our kids & my MIL gave them MUCH more knowledge than TG ever could have because my MIL LIVED it not just visited & grew up in the area of Miami dubbed "Little Haiti". Overall, our experience was tarnished. TG doesn't fear consequences as demonstrated by her loose tongue! Hopefully someone that has the power to make things better will fire her & show her that actions DO have consequences.

Ellie K.

I didn’t know much about Haiti, beside the generic stuff they teach you about the revolution. This exhibit was very well done. Serge was a very good tour guide. He knew all his information and delivered it in a very candid way. The exhibit is $10 and so worth it. If you love history you should definitely check out this museum if your in Wynwood area in Miami.

Gee R.

Really small and quaint but very nice and informative.. I’m glad I went.. I wanted a t shirt unfortunately they didn’t have my size but all the more reason to return the next time I’m in the Miami area.

T. B.

Nestled toward end of atrium bend within the 4141 Building in Miami Design District is the Haitian Heritage Museum. It has resided there approaching two decades as a bridge back to prior zoning in preserving and highlighting Haiti's rich culture as well as a platform linking the Diaspora.

The moving exhibit "Introspective Noir" (Dec 2021 -- Feb 2022) provoked self-awareness and identity narratives exposing Miami's diverse history and contributions of Afro Caribbeans and African Americans featuring visual artists Addonis Parker and Pierre Jean Baptiste.

With a boutique footprint and rotating featured works, patron ($10) of this both Black and woman owned art space is recommended. Perfect pre or post dining activity as well as cultural highlight support during Black (February) and Haitian (June) Heritage Month.

DealWitIt D.

I brought these prints from them during the Matriarch Exhibit and wish I could have brought all the prints there. Thanks for the educational knowledge on Ayiti ! I"ll be back soon