The best museums in Coral Gables in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Coral Gables, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Coral Gables? These are the best ones:

  1. John C. Gifford Arboretum1

    John C. Gifford Arboretum

     Coral Gables, FL
    The John C. Gifford Arboretum is a botanical garden and arboretum situated in the northwest part of the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, Florida. It is a place where visitors can freely explore and appreciate a wide variety of plant species.
  2. Coral Gables Merrick House2

    Coral Gables Merrick House

     Coral Gables, FL
    The Coral Gables Merrick House, also known as the Merrick House or Merrick Manor, is a historic site located at 907 Coral Way in Coral Gables, Florida. This house holds significant historical value as it was the childhood residence of George E. Merrick, the founder of the city of Coral Gables. It provides a glimpse into the past and the life of one of the city's most influential figures.
  3. Montgomery Botanical Center3

    Montgomery Botanical Center

     Coral Gables, FL
    The Montgomery Botanical Center, located at 11901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, Florida, is a nonprofit botanical garden and institution. It was originally known as the Montgomery Foundation and was established in 1959 by Nell Montgomery Jennings in memory of her husband, Robert Hiester Montgomery, co-founder of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The center is not generally open to the public as it is a scientific research facility.
  4. Lowe Art Museum4

    Lowe Art Museum

     Coral Gables, FL
    The Lowe Art Museum, a visual arts museum, is situated in the scenic Coral Gables area of Miami. Established in 1950, the museum is a part of the University of Miami. It was founded by philanthropists Joe and Emily Lowe and holds the distinction of being the first art museum in South Florida.
  5. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden5

    Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

     Coral Gables, FL
    The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a sprawling 33-hectare arboretum and botanical garden situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It is home to a vast collection of exotic tropical plants, palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. The garden is a member of the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) and is dedicated to the International Agenda for Conservation in Botanic Gardens.

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