For Miami Beach in the rain, The Bass and the World Erotic Art Museum offer two indoor stops, with different opening patterns and admission rules. Check their schedules before you go, then choose the museum that fits your timing and interests.
- The Bass: Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12–5 p.m.
- WEAM: Open Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m.–9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 12 p.m.–12 a.m.
- Getting around: Buses and trolley stops serve the area around The Bass.
Check Museum Hours Before Leaving
Museum hours and admission policies differ, so check the official site before you go. The Bass is closed Monday and Tuesday, while WEAM has later hours on some days; plan your first stop around the schedule that suits your day.
For a flexible visit, The Bass accepts walk-ins and does not require timed-entry tickets. WEAM general-admission tickets remain valid for 30 days after purchase if you cannot attend on the date you bought them.
What can you see at The Bass and Collins Park?
The Bass is a contemporary art museum at 2100 Collins Avenue, beside Collins Park. Its galleries make the museum an indoor option, while the park is right outside for a brief outdoor stop if the weather clears.
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12–5 p.m. General admission is $15; seniors aged 65 and older, students with valid college or university ID, and youth aged 7–18 pay $8.
Children aged 6 and under enter free. Miami Beach and Surfside residents, and City of Miami Beach employees, can enter free with valid ID or proof of residence.
The Bass also offers free admission on the last Sunday of every month for Family Day and on Third Thursdays from 6–9 p.m. Its listed bus routes are 14, 36, 79, 100, and 150; nearby trolley stops include Collins Park and Miami Mountain.
If you drive, the Collins Park Parking Garage is at 340 23rd Street, one block north of the museum. Metered public parking is also available around Collins Park.
What should you know about the World Erotic Art Museum?
The World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) is at 1201 Washington Avenue. It is an adults-only indoor stop: visitors must be at least 18 years old, and standard adult admission is $20.
WEAM is open Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission stops one hour before closing, so allow time to arrive before the cutoff. Smartphone photography is generally permitted, but flash photography, tripods, and commercial photography are prohibited.
Paid on-street parking is available nearby, and a municipal parking garage is one block from the museum. From Casa Grande Suites on Ocean Drive, WEAM is about an 8-minute walk; the hotel is an Ocean Drive suite property.
How do you get between these indoor stops?
Use the bus routes serving The Bass or the trolley stops near Collins Park and Miami Mountain to reach the museum area. If you are driving, The Bass has a garage one block away, while WEAM has a municipal garage one block from its entrance. The broader neighborhood is covered in this South Beach Miami Beach visitor guide.
For a rainy-day plan, check the opening times first and avoid scheduling a late arrival at WEAM, where admission ends one hour before closing. The two museums have different locations and schedules, so confirm directions and timing for each leg before you set out.
FAQs
Does The Bass require a timed-entry ticket?
No. The Bass accepts walk-in visits and does not require timed-entry tickets.
Can children enter the World Erotic Art Museum?
No. WEAM requires visitors to be at least 18 years old.
Can you take photographs at WEAM?
Smartphone photography is generally allowed, but flash, tripods, and commercial photography are prohibited.