Art Deco District Welcome Center

The Art Deco District Welcome Center is a one stop location for visitors and residents to Miami Beach, Florida who wish to learn about the Art Deco District. The center is located at 1200 Ocean Drive. The welcome center has been designed with welcoming visitors to the art world. They offer a variety of reproductions and other pieces in which guests can learn about techniques, artists, and more. They are also able to learn about the various shops in the district providing art.

Art Deco was extremely popular in the early 1900s. As a result Art Deco not only became architecture and home décor, it also became part of the art world in paintings and prints. As a part of the Art Deco District Welcome Center guests can purchase souvenirs, trinkets, posters, reproductions, and more in the gift shop.

The Welcome Center's other purpose is to be a starting place for the tour around the district. Since many of the houses in the area are all art deco, one can take a tour of the houses from the outside to learn the history behind them like the Versace Mansion. Tours are $15 to $20 depending on age and whether one has a discount that applies.