Bootcamp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach
Through Jan 31, 2025
Opening on Veterans Day, a free outdoor exhibition in Lummus Park brings to life Miami Beach's pivotal role in World War II. Bootcamp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach runs from November 11, 2024, through January 31, 2025, and features a curated collection of 30 state-of-the-art panels. These panels showcase photographs and printed materials from 1942 to 1945, highlighting Miami Beach's role as a training ground for over 600,000 U.S. troops preparing for combat.
Presented by the Office of the Mayor and City Commission in collaboration with the Wolfsonian-FIU and supported by the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, the exhibit offers a unique glimpse into this critical period in the city's history. Located in Galería Ocean Drive, between 11th and 12th streets in Lummus Park, Boot Camp in Paradise provides a significant reflection on Miami Beach's wartime contributions.