Deering Estate

A permanent display at the Deering Estate in Miami, centered on the former home of Charles Deering and the natural landscape that surrounds it. The estate is set in South Florida.

The Deering Estate was the home of Charles Deering, a Chicago industrialist whose interest in art and in preservation shaped the property. Today the estate is run as a living ecosystem of South Florida's native plants and wildlife, so the historic setting and its natural surroundings are presented together rather than as separate displays.

Visitors can explore the grounds by water. Activities described for the estate include canoe tours on its waterways, spotting birds, and a moonlit kayak paddle. Because this is a permanent display, the estate can be visited across the period it remains open, with the outdoor activities forming a central part of the experience.

The estate suits visitors interested in South Florida's ecology, in local natural history, and in historic residences. It also appeals to those who would rather combine a visit to a historic house with time spent on the water.