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Art, Architecture & History in Overtown: 2 Stops to Explore
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A visual and cultural route through Overtown, connecting art, architecture, museums and historic places without treating them as isolated attractions.
This Miami Beautiful guide is built around published local places so you can move from inspiration to a real map, a real neighborhood and the next stop nearby.
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Places to start in Overtown
Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
Learn about Miami's Black police officers and the history of the justice system at this Overtown museum.
Where: 480 NW 11th St, Miami, FL 33136
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Official visitor information for Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
Historic Lyric Theater
Explore Overtown's cultural history and live programming at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater.
Where: 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
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Official visitor information for Historic Lyric Theater
Build the rest of the day around the neighborhood
Miami works best when a visit is not reduced to one stop. Use the surrounding neighborhood, waterfront, public spaces and nearby cultural places to turn the main destination into a fuller local experience.
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