Educational n Cultural institutions in Miami

( University of Miami )
Colleges and universities in the area include the University of Miami, Florida International University, Barry University, St. Thomas University, and Florida Memorial College. Miami-Dade Community College, one of the nation’s largest two-year colleges, has six campuses in the region.

Leading museums include the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, the Miami Museum of Science, the Miami Art Museum, and the Lowe Art Museum on the campus of the University of Miami.

The Miami-Dade Public Library System maintains an extensive network of local branches, and the library at the University of Miami contains more than 2 million volumes.

The Miami-Dade County Schools system operates more than 300 public schools; approximately the same number of private and church-supported schools operate in the region as well.

( Arts Center )
The city has a number of performing arts organizations, including the Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera, and the New World Symphony.