Miami Design Preservation League

is a not-for-profit preservation and arts organization founded in 1976, which preserves, protects and promotes the architectural, cultural, social and environmental integrity of Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. Originally organized by Barbara Baer Capitman and friends in 1976, it is the oldest Art Deco Society in the World.

MDPL provides cultural and educational programs to Dade County residents, surrounding counties, citizens of Florida and to national and international visitors and tourists. Our programs are developed for the general public and have special appeal to those interested in art, design, architecture, history, preservation, urban and community planning and development.

Upcoming (2)

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League primary image

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League

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Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream primary image

Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream

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The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League primary image

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League

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Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream primary image

Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream

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Past (322)

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4)

Mon, Dec 13 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4

Thu, Nov 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3)

Mon, Nov 15 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3

Thu, Oct 28 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2)

Mon, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida primary image

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida

Sun, Oct 17 • 6:00 PM EDT

Free

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions primary image

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2

Thu, Oct 7 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1)

Mon, Sep 27 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1

Thu, Sep 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Historic Building Safety Workshop primary image

Historic Building Safety Workshop

Wed, Sep 1 • 4:00 PM EDT

Free

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration! primary image

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration!

Sat, Apr 24 • 7:30 PM EDT

Free

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4)

Mon, Dec 13 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4

Thu, Nov 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3)

Mon, Nov 15 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3

Thu, Oct 28 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2)

Mon, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida primary image

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida

Sun, Oct 17 • 6:00 PM EDT

Free

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions primary image

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2

Thu, Oct 7 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1)

Mon, Sep 27 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1

Thu, Sep 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Historic Building Safety Workshop primary image

Historic Building Safety Workshop

Wed, Sep 1 • 4:00 PM EDT

Free

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration! primary image

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration!

Sat, Apr 24 • 7:30 PM EDT

Free

is a not-for-profit preservation and arts organization founded in 1976, which preserves, protects and promotes the architectural, cultural, social and environmental integrity of Miami Beach and the surrounding areas. Originally organized by Barbara Baer Capitman and friends in 1976, it is the oldest Art Deco Society in the World.

MDPL provides cultural and educational programs to Dade County residents, surrounding counties, citizens of Florida and to national and international visitors and tourists. Our programs are developed for the general public and have special appeal to those interested in art, design, architecture, history, preservation, urban and community planning and development.

Events

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League primary image

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League

Check ticket price on event

Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream primary image

Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream

Check ticket price on event

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League primary image

The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League

Check ticket price on event

Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream primary image

Historical Biscayne Bay Boat Tour on Mizner's Dream

Check ticket price on event

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4)

Mon, Dec 13 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4

Thu, Nov 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3)

Mon, Nov 15 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3

Thu, Oct 28 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2)

Mon, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida primary image

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida

Sun, Oct 17 • 6:00 PM EDT

Free

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions primary image

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2

Thu, Oct 7 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1)

Mon, Sep 27 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1

Thu, Sep 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Historic Building Safety Workshop primary image

Historic Building Safety Workshop

Wed, Sep 1 • 4:00 PM EDT

Free

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration! primary image

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration!

Sat, Apr 24 • 7:30 PM EDT

Free

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Soho Beach House / Betsy Hotel (Lecture 4)

Mon, Dec 13 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Legacy/MiMo - Lecture 4

Thu, Nov 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Clay and Matanza Hotels (Lecture 3)

Mon, Nov 15 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Quest - Lecture 3

Thu, Oct 28 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Urbanica Hotels and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2)

Mon, Oct 18 • 6:00 PM

Free

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida primary image

Miami's Untouchable: Al Capone in South Florida

Sun, Oct 17 • 6:00 PM EDT

Free

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions primary image

Art Deco Tour for People with Disabilities and their Companions

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Lincoln Road - Lecture 2

Thu, Oct 7 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1) primary image

"Art of Architecture" Sephora Lincoln Road & Generator Hotel (Lecture 1)

Mon, Sep 27 • 6:00 PM

Free

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1 primary image

"Beauty and the Beach" Morris Lapidus : Style/Legacy - Lecture 1

Thu, Sep 23 • 6:00 PM

Free

Historic Building Safety Workshop primary image

Historic Building Safety Workshop

Wed, Sep 1 • 4:00 PM EDT

Free

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration! primary image

Deco Speakeasy: World Art Deco Month Celebration!

Sat, Apr 24 • 7:30 PM EDT

Free