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Museum of Contemporary Art vs Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Museum of Contemporary Art and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden are both praised by expert writers. Overall, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden scores significantly higher than Museum of Contemporary Art. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden ranks #4 in Miami with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
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Frommer's
770 NE 125th Street, Miami, FL 33161
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Travel + Leisure
"Downtown North Miami plays host to this small, but mighty, Charles Gwathmey-designed museum completed in 1996."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The simple but elegant building on palm-studded grounds within the North Miami civic complex features a permanent collection of works by notables such as Dennis Oppenheim."
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National Geographic
"The programming is top rate, with an emphasis on how the predicament of the border is addressed...popular Thursday Night Thing lures downtown visitors for artist talks, interactive pieces, DJ lessons"
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"This sleek museum has attracted a world-class and ongoing roster of exhibits, showcasing such artists as Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Diego Rivera."
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Frommer's
"MoCA is worth a look. It does boast a well-curated collection of today’s art scene...it’s one of the few U.S. contemporary art museums that collects, as opposed to mostly hosting rotating shows"
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Departures
National Geographic
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10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in the country’s largest tropical botanical garden."
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Not For Tourists
"Lots of pretty plants, yes, but go for the giant iguanas."
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Named for plant explorer David Fairchild, the largest botanical garden in the continental US is set on 83 well-tended acres studded with a series of 12 man-made lakes."
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Departures
"Founded in 1936, this 83-acre urban oasis is known for its collection of rare tropical plants and palm trees."
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National Geographic
"Fairchild is one of our scintillating jewels. The garden is simply incredible to behold, and both the rain forest exhibit and the conservatory include many fascinating orchids and rare tropical plants"
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