Free in Miami Beach: the Botanical Garden and Holocaust Memorial, free Wolfsonian entry for Florida residents, outdoor movies, the trolley and water taxi.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Every item below is free according to its own website or the City of Miami Beach, linked in each entry. City Parks and Recreation: 305-673-7730.
A lot of Miami Beach costs nothing: the beach and the nine-mile Beachwalk, a memorial and a garden that are free for everyone, two museums that are free for locals, outdoor movies and concerts, and free rides by trolley and water taxi.
Free for everyone
- Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
- SoundScape Cinema and New World Symphony WALLCAST concerts.
- Culture Crawl, every third Thursday, October to July.
- The city trolley and the water taxi.
Free for residents: The Bass (Miami Beach and Surfside), The Wolfsonian (all Florida residents), city pools (Miami Beach).
Museums and gardens
| Place | Address | Free for | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach | 1933-1945 Meridian Ave. | Everyone | See the memorial’s site |
| Miami Beach Botanical Garden | 2000 Convention Center Drive | Everyone | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| The Wolfsonian-FIU | 1001 Washington Ave. | Florida residents; everyone Fridays 6 to 9 p.m. | Closed Monday and Tuesday |
| The Bass | 2100 Collins Ave. | Miami Beach and Surfside residents; everyone on the last Sunday of the month and third Thursdays 6 to 9 p.m. | Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday |
| Art Deco Welcome Center | 1001 Ocean Drive | Everyone (walking tours are sold separately) | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily |
Beaches, parks and trails
- The beach. City beaches are free to use. Alcohol and smoking are banned on them at all times.
- The Beachwalk, about nine miles of paved path from South Pointe Park to 87 Street, open 24 hours (city page). See our walking and biking trails guide.
- City parks and playgrounds, including South Pointe Park and Lummus Park; see parks and trails and kids’ activities.
- Bark parks and bark beaches for dogs, all free; see dog-friendly Miami Beach.
- City pools: free for Miami Beach residents (aquatics page).
Movies, music and art nights
- SoundScape Cinema Series: free films at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at SoundScape Park, 400 17th St., on the New World Center wall. Coming up: The Goonies Oct. 14, Casper Oct. 21 and The Addams Family Oct. 28, 2026.
- WALLCAST concerts: the New World Symphony live on the same 7,000-square-foot wall, free, in SoundScape Park.
- Culture Crawl: free exhibits, screenings and performances every third Thursday from October through July, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Lincoln Road Art Walk: galleries and artist meet-and-greets on the third Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series: Sundays 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ocean Drive between 14th Street and 14th Place.
- North Beach Social: a free monthly music night at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave.
- Library programs: free story times, crafts, films and talks at the Miami Beach Regional, North Shore and South Shore branches (Miami Beach Regional).
Getting around free
- Trolley. The city’s free trolley runs 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day on the South Beach, Middle Beach and North Beach loops, about every 20 minutes. Track it in the Transit app.
- Water taxi. The city’s free water taxi crosses Biscayne Bay in about 20 minutes between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, 18 Street and Purdy Avenue, and the Venetian Marina, 1635 N. Bayshore Drive, in Miami. It runs Monday to Friday: hourly from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., then every 30 minutes until 7:30 p.m. There is no weekend service.
- Citi Bike. Residents who do not subscribe get three free 30-minute rides every 30 days (resident perks).
What this means for you
- Florida residents: The Wolfsonian is free any day it is open; Miami Beach residents also get The Bass and the city pools free.
- Wednesday nights from October into spring, SoundScape Park is the city’s free cinema.
- Leave the car: the trolley and the weekday water taxi are free.
Related: kids’ activities, live music and nightlife, the Art Deco District and Ocean Drive and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
What museums are free in Miami Beach?
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden are free for everyone. The Wolfsonian-FIU is free for Florida residents and for all on Fridays 6 to 9 p.m., and The Bass is free for Miami Beach and Surfside residents.
Is the Miami Beach trolley free?
Yes. The city’s trolley is free and runs 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day on the South Beach, Middle Beach and North Beach loops, about every 20 minutes.
Is there a free water taxi from Miami Beach to Miami?
Yes. The city’s free water taxi runs weekdays between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, 18 Street and Purdy Avenue, and the Venetian Marina at 1635 N. Bayshore Drive in Miami. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
When are the free movies at SoundScape Park?
The city’s SoundScape Cinema Series shows free films at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at SoundScape Park, 400 17th St., in its fall-to-spring season.
What is the Miami Beach Culture Crawl?
Free exhibits, screenings and performances at participating venues every third Thursday from October through July, 6 to 9 p.m.
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