The museum and gardens offer visitors a glimpse of high-society living during the early 20th century. It is furnished with antique furniture and artwork from the 15 th to 19 th centuries. The formal Italian gardens cover more than 10 acres with beautiful plants and dramatic fountains and statuary. Vizcaya was the site of the 1994 Summit of the Americas and has been visited by scores of dignitaries including Pope John Paul II, Queen Elizabeth and American presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Be sure to call ahead to see when the next one s scheduled.
Special accommodations are available for wheelchair-bound visitors.