Island SPACE Is Out Of This World!
Museum In Plantation Educates Visitors About Caribbean History
Did you know that Plantation, Florida is home to a Caribbean Museum? Island SPACE offers an exclusive and interactive experience with the history of the islands surrounding the Caribbean Sea.
According to the American Immigration Council, Florida is home to the largest number of Caribbean immigrants to the U.S. per year. Displaying cultural art and historic relics in Broward County, the current home of so many that have migrated from the Caribbean, is crucial to preserving the islands’ collective memory.
The one-of-a-kind space has garnered local attention — the museum has been featured on NPR, South Florida PBS and South Florida Caribbean News. Its impressive collection of artifacts, including sports memorabilia and agricultural tools, attracts visitors from all over the country interested in viewing the expertly-curated display. The exhibit includes instruments, pieces of art and family heirlooms that have been donated by Caribbean people from near and far.
According to the museum’s mission statement, the goal is to facilitate “the creation of artistic, cultural, and socially conscious initiatives that educate the public about the valuable contributions and positive significance of the Caribbean community.”
Don’t want to leave your home to experience the museum’s distinctive offerings? The “Island Imprint,” a virtual exhibit, is just one of the unique ways the organization brings art to the world. Journey through the display using your smartphone or laptop by clicking here.
“Magic at the Museum,” the organization’s inaugural global launch and fundraiser, will take place on Sunday, June 27th. Attendees are invited to dress “Island Chic” and watch a visual presentation of Caribbean history. Cocktails and Caribbean hors d’oeuvres will be served. Will you try the spicy shrimp bites or the buttery cornbread? To purchase a ticket, click here.
The museum is located at 8000 W. Broward Blvd #1422, Plantation, and is open on Thursdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, click here.