New attractions in Miami

The Museum of Ice Cream is a sweet new attraction. Like its name, the happy-hued museum is centered around ice cream and unlimited samples of the tasty treat. The space is filled with interactive fun for the entire family, from rainbow tunnels to a sprinkle pool you'll want to jump into. Plus, there there's plenty of swoon-worthy photo ops for those looking for social media content. 

Bugs are the buzz at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami, where Bugs, the new immersive and cinematic exhibit opening November 23, 2024 will highlight these small creatures and their fascinating world. Learn about their mighty capabilities and how bugs contribute to our world.   

Art lovers will also want to explore the José Parlá: Homecoming exhibit, which opens at the Perez Art Museum Miami on November 14, 2024. The multidisciplinary artist is a native of Miami, and this exhibit will feature his never-before-seen works along with a site-specific mural that pays homage to his hometown.  

Head to the Doral Contemporary Art Museum (DORCAM) for a captivating new exhibition called Magic City: Contemporary Visions of Miami, which explores a diverse range of Miami topics, from immigration stories to vibrant nightlife and stunning architecture. DORCAM is showcasing this exhibition at its pop-up space in CityPlace Doral. Also in Doral, the first half of Doral Central Park is now open with playgrounds, an amphitheater, a boardwalk, a fishing pier, a kayak launch and much more. The second half of the park is expected to open in 2025.  

The Reefline Aquatic Sculpture Park is being developed by BlueLab Preservation Society in partnership with the City of Miami Beach and will feature environmentally functioning artwork by major international artists and designers. The 7-mile underwater sculpture park, snorkel trail and artificial reef is located on the shoreline of Miami Beach, 600 feet from the shores of South Beach at 4th street. Split into 3 phases, work on the line will be completed in stages meaning that there will always be more to come back and see.

Ximena Caminos, founder of The Blue Initiative has been working on The Reefline for three years, with the first phase having begun over the summer. The Reefline is more than an underwater museum as its structures will resemble nature reefs created by habitats for marine life, it is also a free snorkel reef that will be accessible to all with a VR component in development. Within swimming distance from shore, The ReefLine will provide the community with a free opportunity to engage directly with Miami’s marine biological diversity and underwater public art without the need for boats or scuba diving equipment. It represents the future of Florida's blue economy, at the intersection of art, science, technology, and education and highlights Miami as a creative beacon for non-traditional solutions on climate change. For more information, visit https://www.thereefline.org/

Relax and Rejuvenate at Miami's Newest Spa A new type of pampering, self-care, is taking over Miami. Lava Headspa recently opened a new location in Coral Gables, focusing on the well-being of guests' scalps and healthy hair. Indulge in Japanese head spa treatments, which involve deep scalp cleansing to remove buildup and the bad stuff for optimal hair health. Each treatment is tailored to the guest's needs, and treatments are often a decadent mixture of massaging and holistic wellness therapies.