Boot Camp in Paradise: WW2 in Miami Beach

The Boot Camp in Paradise: WW2 in Miami Beach will be an extended exhibition kicking off on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024 through Thursday, January 30, 2025. The exhibit is designed to honor the time when Miami Beach became a training ground for soldiers headed to fight in World War 2 and will consist of the Ocean Drive Outdoor Gallery entitled “Boot Camp in Paradise” with a total of 19 displays: 14 printed on two sides and 5 with prints on three sides. A collection of evocative photographs, documents and Infographics will be displayed that capture the essence of Miami Beach during WW2. There will be online multi-media content integrated that will include videos accessible via a QR code. Educational Outreach programs will be able to utilize the exhibits for guided tours, lectures, and interactive sessions led by historians and other experts to cultivate a deeper understanding of the historical significance of Miami Beach during WW2 for all ages.