Impact Fusion

Miami is well known for its nightlife and club scene. It is also known for its great views and fabulous beaches as well as fun cruises through the bay. None of these are bad reasons to have a major reputation in, and most cities would be happy to have just one. However, these are not the only things that Miami is known for. There are many cultural attractions and great entertainment options that keep residents captivated and tourists coming back for more. Most of the great beach hotels and luxury accommodation facilities will have information on some of the outstanding cultural attractions of the city. The Gusman Cultural Center and the Miami Art Museum are just two of the premier establishments of the city.

The Maurice Gusman Cultural Center, also and sometimes better known as the Olympia Theater is one of the city’s historic cultural institutions and it is located on East Flagler Street. It is an official member of the US National Register of Historic Places and was added to the list in 1984. Throughout its glorious history, the Gusman has hosted some of the top performers in the world and staged some fabulous productions. From its beginnings with Vaudeville performances and progression through the decades it has had greats like Elvis Presley, Luciano Pavarotti, Etta James, B.B. King and many others grace its stage.

The Miami Art Museum is located in the downtown area and is one of the city’s most respected and well known art museums. It was founded as a successor to the Center for the Fine Arts and opened its doors in 1996. Located on West Flagler Street it exists in the same cultural center as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida and the Public Library of the Miami Dade County. And while it exits in one of the cultural centers of the city, there are plans for it to be moved to Bicentennial Park where the Miami Science Center will be after its projected opening in 2012.