Haitian Heritage Museum
  Location within Florida | |
| Established | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Location | 4141 NE 2 Ave. # 105C, Miami, FL, USA 33137 |
| Type | Art museum |
| Website | www |
The Haitian Heritage Museum Miami is located in Miami, Florida and exhibits art, culture and heritage from Haiti. The Haitian Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and showcasing Haitian culture and heritage through works of art, artifacts, music, films, and literature.[1] It is a testament to Miami having one of the largest Haitian communities outside of Haiti.[2] [3]
History
[edit]It was founded in 2004 by Eveline Pierre and Serge Rodriguez.[4] commemorating Haiti's Bicentennial.[5] Haiti emancipated themselves with the leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture and became the first independent black republic.[6]
Community Involvement
[edit]The Haitian Heritage Museum participated to Art Basel Miami 2012.[7] The museum also hosted several events in celebration of Haitian Heritage Month.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Museum hosts Haitian Heritage Month". Vol. 22, no. 17. Coral Springs, Florida: South Florida Times. May 2, 2012. pp. 3B. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ Rodriguez, Dinorah De Jesús (February 8, 2008). "A cultural bridge to Haiti opens in Miami". South Florida Times. pp. 1B. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
- ^ Batalova, Jeanne Batalova Beatrice Dain and Jeanne (November 7, 2023). "Haitian Immigrants in the United States". migrationpolicy.org. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Press, ed. (May 10, 2013). "Haiti's National Museum Comes to Miami". Caribbean Journal. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ Pierre, Eveline, ed. (September 16, 2016). "Haitian Heritage Museum Co- Celebration The National African American History & Culture Museum". Press Release Distribution. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ^ Valbrun, Marjorie (January 1, 2004). "Haiti's bicentennial". Black Issues Book Review. 6 (1): 42–45.
- ^ "Haiti - Culture : The Haitian art present at "Art Basel Exhibition Miami"". HaitiLibre.com. December 3, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
Website
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