Pérez Art Museum Miami, designed by Pritzker Prize-winners Herzog and de Meuron, rises at the edge of Biscayne Bay with cascading vertical gardens and shaded terraces that blur the line between architecture and nature. The museum's angular glass facade, tropical plantings, and panoramic water views make it one of the most visually arresting event spaces in South Florida. Exclusive buyout weddings take place after public hours, giving couples and guests the entire building and its world-class contemporary collection as a living backdrop. The bay-facing terrace accommodates up to 500 for cocktail receptions; interior galleries offer dramatic dining configurations for up to 300.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:51 PM | 3:51 PM | 2.3″ |
| February | 6:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 2.3″ |
| March | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 2.5″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 3.4″ |
| May | 7:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 4.9″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 7.8″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 6.0″ |
| August | 7:56 PM | 5:56 PM | 7.5″ |
| September | 7:25 PM | 5:25 PM | 8.4″ |
| October | 6:53 PM | 4:53 PM | 6.5″ |
| November | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 3.3″ |
| December | 5:32 PM | 3:32 PM | 2.3″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from MIAMI BEACH, 4 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Bar / Alcohol
Licensed bar service; approved providers
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
5 hrs included
Vendors
Strict museum-approved vendor list
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor museum galleries and lobby
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; bayfront; museum storm protocols apply
Verify Before You Book
Very popular; book far in advance; confirm museum event calendar for art exhibition conflicts
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing Biscayne Bay terrace
Shade Coverage
Covered hanging garden terraces
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Hanging gardens over Biscayne Bay, museum terrace at sunset, architectural steel and glass facades, downtown Miami skyline, bay water reflections
1103 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL
Parking
Museum garage and nearby downtown parking
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 8 mi
Guest Hotels
InterContinental Miami, Marriott Marquis World Center, JW Marriott Miami
