de la Cruz Collection

This art gallery is always worth visiting. It has 3 floors of quite an array of diverse modern art. This exhibit was supposed to be new. It was in part but still had past art still displayed. It was all good nonetheless. It's free so well worth the visit. An museum art parking garage available very reasonably priced. Avoid weekend crowds is my advice.

I was surprised! Very nice museum and a great collection. It was pleasure to see many big names in contemporary art. Free admission (at least at my visit in late April 2022). Good lighting and set up. Conveniently located in the design district. I will visit again next time I am in Miami. If you live in Miami area this place should be definitely on your list to visit frequently. Helpful docents too.

This visit was a complete surprise. Never would have imagined entering the discrete front gate to discover such an incredible museum. Thank you De la Cruz Family for sharing your impressive contemporary art collection in such a magnificent place.

I literally gasped and audibly said”wow”when I was let it. You have to pre register before being let in, hahaha, more like a club with a guest list than a museum. An amazing collection fills an amazing space, curated in a way that feels like an installation. It’s jaw dropping. This museum encapsulates the awe inspiring Design District. Am I in Miami or Dubai?

Love contemporary art. A young man did follow us around(I assume for security purposes) but he talked about many of the pieces and answered any questions we had, so I loved him being there. Also they let us stay 30 mins after they closed because we got there late. I want to go back to spend more time!

A hidden gem in design district. From the love for art of the De La Cruz family, the collection of modern art is very curated and spam on three floors. Free entrance, just register upon entering. A great indoor activity in Miami

A hidden gem for art lovers! This private collection is FREE and offers a lovely atmosphere where one feels at home, you knock on the door to get in (like you knock on your neighbors door). Each staff member is an artist or works in the field and is knowledgeable about every piece of art in the collection (from pricing, to when it was bought by the family, to what the artist is trying to to express in their work). The family is also actively involved. A must visit for collectors, students, artists and all others! Thanks to the de la Cruz family for making a lovely contribution to the City of Miami for all to enjoy!

Great experience. Interesting collections. As I asked who is de la Cruz… the couples were standing right in front of me. They were talking to visitors. So very down to earth!

This art gallery is always worth visiting. It has 3 floors of quite an array of diverse modern art. This exhibit was supposed to be new. It was in part but still had past art still displayed. It was all good nonetheless. It's free so well worth the visit. An museum art parking garage available very reasonably priced. Avoid weekend crowds is my advice.

I was surprised! Very nice museum and a great collection. It was pleasure to see many big names in contemporary art. Free admission (at least at my visit in late April 2022). Good lighting and set up. Conveniently located in the design district. I will visit again next time I am in Miami. If you live in Miami area this place should be definitely on your list to visit frequently. Helpful docents too.

This visit was a complete surprise. Never would have imagined entering the discrete front gate to discover such an incredible museum. Thank you De la Cruz Family for sharing your impressive contemporary art collection in such a magnificent place.

I literally gasped and audibly said”wow”when I was let it. You have to pre register before being let in, hahaha, more like a club with a guest list than a museum. An amazing collection fills an amazing space, curated in a way that feels like an installation. It’s jaw dropping. This museum encapsulates the awe inspiring Design District. Am I in Miami or Dubai?

Love contemporary art. A young man did follow us around(I assume for security purposes) but he talked about many of the pieces and answered any questions we had, so I loved him being there. Also they let us stay 30 mins after they closed because we got there late. I want to go back to spend more time!

A hidden gem in design district. From the love for art of the De La Cruz family, the collection of modern art is very curated and spam on three floors. Free entrance, just register upon entering. A great indoor activity in Miami

A hidden gem for art lovers! This private collection is FREE and offers a lovely atmosphere where one feels at home, you knock on the door to get in (like you knock on your neighbors door). Each staff member is an artist or works in the field and is knowledgeable about every piece of art in the collection (from pricing, to when it was bought by the family, to what the artist is trying to to express in their work). The family is also actively involved. A must visit for collectors, students, artists and all others! Thanks to the de la Cruz family for making a lovely contribution to the City of Miami for all to enjoy!

Great experience. Interesting collections. As I asked who is de la Cruz… the couples were standing right in front of me. They were talking to visitors. So very down to earth!

I visited on a solo visit in March 2023. This is a 2 story museum built to exhibit the private art collection of the De La Cruz Collection. It rotates to present the vast array of art works. Admission is free which is always a bonus value when traveling on vacation. A sign located at the entrance instructed visitors to download an app to be granted entry to control visitor traffic. This took all of five minutes. Then the docent allowed entry once scanned. There were maybe 7 visitors at the time of my arrival. It is literally next to ICA Miami. So I didn't need to move my vehicle from the Miami Museum garage across the street. There was a vast selection of artifacts. It was well designed with natural lighting pouring in from the wall of windows. Docents were posted throughout talking on headsets notifying each other of the number of visitors heading in their direction. This was odd especially since they weren't leading any tours of any kind. This lifelong collection showcased much history and creativity within the culture. A little construction was happening to prepare for another installation. I enjoyed my visit.

To think this is a private collection truly amazes me. The De La Cruz Collection is definitely a hidden gem in the Design District. We were the only 2 there when we visited on a Saturday morning. There are three floors of unique and varied types of art work. We parked on the street and paid via the app but there is also a parking garage right across the street Hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10-4 and admission is free. You must compete a COVID registration prior to entering. A pleasant docent monitored us as we freely walked through the 3 floors of exhibits. He was able to answer any questions we had. I recommend a visit to the De La Cruz collection and send additional time in the Miami Design District.

Docent was super nice and knowledgeable, the museum is free admission, and I got to take home free art in the form of posters and candy

We went as part of wellness/team building effort at work. I think art is important and knowing more about art makes better human beings. This collection offered us a free tour with some explanations of the art pieces exposed. I think that's a great opportunity and I'm happy I visited. Some of the art was a little too abstract for me, but nonetheless it was a pleasant visit and having a guide giving some explanations was definitely a plus

I stopped by this gallery while walking around in the area. The collection and space were incredible and Ray, the docent who showed me around, was extremely knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend visiting and working with Ray.

Nothing on the walls "wowed" me. Three floors of large open space. Great location if you are in the Design District. Nice way to spend 45 minutes. Best thing about it is it's free.

The artwork and the physical space were both extremely impressive, especially for a free private gallery. I was especially surprised at the size and number of larger installations. The highlight, though, was the staff member, Daniel, who took the time to personally introduce us to the entire gallery, even though we mistakenly arrived right at closing time. Miami is lucky to have such an accessible collection of world class modern art.

loved our visit to the de la cruz collection. all of the staff were suuuper knowledgable about the art and very helpful. it's amazing that this place is free to visit! ( just have to pay for parking ) such a beautiful experience. i highly recommend this place, plan for 1-2 hours. you won't be disappointed!

During a recent trip (9/3/20) to the collection my friend and I were assisted with COVID procedures by Docent Ray Anthony. He accompanied us throughout the visit. This kid is a star.He didn't just rattle off the usual docent type info. We discussed many pieces and shared opinions. It was an enriching experience. Museum is a bit disorganized in the way pieces are hung but it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment. COVID precautions are strict, which is a good thing. Comprehensive contemporary collection.

This is an art collection - one of Miami's single, owner, so-called vanity museums - and more. If you enjoy contemporary art it is a must see. But you should also get on their mailing list for the occasional lectures. Well-known artists, curators, and others periodically speak for free. These programs are great mixers, a way to see the museum, and provide insight into the art there. Sit up close to make sure you hear the presentation because the acoustics in the hall are not good.

Awesome private collection open to the public right next to the ICA. Absolutely worth a visit if you are in the Miami Design District area. Incredible.

Great Collection, beautiful building. The staff is always so energetic about the work there. They will engage in conversations and explanations about the art work, just ask! They are knowledgeable and always are extremely kind. They also work a lot with kids and I am planning a field trip with my art class very soon! Did i mention its free?

One of the best private collections of modern art I have ever had the privilege of seeing. You have to ring a bell to get in and sign the registry, but once inside, you will be treated to 3 floors of groundbreaking , floor to ceiling paintings, sculptures and installations by artists such as Dan Colen, Albert Oehlen, Sterling Ruby, Peter Doig, Tauba Auerbach, and (my personal favorite), JPW3. They also curate a speaker series and provide artist residencies. The most impressive thing for me is the staff who are so friendly and knowledgable and seem to exist simply to share their enthusiasm and passion for the art. Like getting a private tour at your very rich friend with very good taste's private art collection. A truly special experience. Free admission.

Beautiful building and the staff are exceptionally nice and will show you around. A great way to spend an hour or two in Miami. Highly recommended. Thanks to the family for sharing their collection with the public.

This exquisite private collection is my favorite in Miami. The works, particularly on the first floor, are well selected in relation to one another, and the architecture is exactly what it should be. I highly recommend a visit.