Perez Art Museum Miami

What Perez Art Museum Miami does

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) modern and contemporary art museum located at 1103 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami, Florida, operating from a waterfront facility with views of Biscayne Bay. Founded in 1984 (as the Miami Art Museum) and reopened at its current site in 2013, PAMM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is sponsored by the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami, and the OMNI CRA. The museum maintains a permanent collection of over 7,000 works focused on 20th–21st century art with curatorial emphasis on African and African Diaspora, Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora, Latin American and Latinx, Miami-based, and self-taught artists, and houses the Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI) as a dedicated research platform.

PAMM's core products are exhibition-based experiences (rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection), a tiered membership program (PAMM Members, Museum Circle, Director's Circle, Collector Council), and educational programming spanning K–12 (Knight Schools Program), teens, families, and adults (including a Creative Aging series). Its technology stack centers on a bilingual (English/Spanish) website with online collection access, PAMMTV (a streaming multimedia platform featuring international media and film selections), the Heckscher Digital Portal (educational apps and downloadable guides), and a Wikimedian in Residence Program launched in January 2023. Ancillary services include the Verde waterfront restaurant, the PAMM Shop (art-related merchandise), event hosting for corporate functions and weddings, and the inaugural PAMM Digital Art Commissions program (2026).

The museum operates a diversified revenue model spanning admissions ($14–$18 per ticket), annual membership subscriptions, donations and philanthropy (notably a $10 million gift from Ken Griffin in 2024), food and beverage, retail, event hosting, and government and foundation grants. Customer segments include general public visitors, families, K–12 students and teachers, teenagers, Miami-Dade County community members, art collectors, corporate/private event clients, and educators. Distribution is anchored by the single physical location complemented by global digital channels including online collection access, PAMMTV streaming, gift shop e-commerce, and digital education resources.

Name

Perez Art Museum Miami

Legal name

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Website

https://pamm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a nonprofit contemporary art museum in downtown Miami serving the general public, families, K–12 students, art collectors, and corporate event clients through rotating exhibitions, a 7,000+ work permanent collection, educational programs, and ancillary dining, retail, and event-hosting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Museum

NAICS

Museums (712110)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Museums (THAJADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Contemporary art museum
• Art exhibitions
• Museum education programs
• Museum membership
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Museum admission fees from visitors. Adults $18, Seniors $14, Youth free. Free admission for members, children 6 and under, Thursdays after 5pm, military, veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, Florida educators, and disabled visitors with caregiver.
2. Membership Programs: Multiple membership tiers including PAMM members, Museum Circle, Director's Circle, and Collector Council. Members receive benefits and free admission.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Relies on generous support of members and donors. Major donor Ken Griffin gave $10 million at 2024 gala. Kenneth C. Griffin Collection on loan valued at approximately $500 million.
4. Verde Restaurant: On-site waterfront restaurant operated by PAMM, serving locally inspired cuisine with seasonal ingredients, specialty cocktails, and curated wines.
5. Gift Shop: Museum gift shop (shop.pamm.org) selling art-related merchandise and gifts.
6. Event Hosting: Private event rentals including museum buyouts, corporate functions, intimate gatherings, and weddings. Contact: Takiria Tyson, Senior Manager of Event Sales.
7. Government and Foundation Grants: Sponsored by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Council on Arts and Culture, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Miami, and OMNI CRA. Additional support from Knight Foundation, Heckscher Foundation, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) operates a modern and contemporary art museum featuring a permanent collection of over 7,000 works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, with focused curatorial emphasis on African and African Diaspora, Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora, Latin American and Latinx, and Miami-based artists. The museum provides paid admission access, rotating exhibitions, educational programs for K-12 through adult learners, dining through its on-site Verde restaurant, retail through PAMM Shop, and private event hosting services. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Product overview

Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) operates as a contemporary art museum offering a unified visitor experience centered on its permanent collection and rotating exhibitions. The core products include museum admission and membership programs that provide access to exhibitions and collection galleries. PAMM's service portfolio encompasses educational offerings (K-12 through adult), guided and specialized tours, PAMMTV video platform, Caribbean Cultural Institute research initiatives, Heckscher Digital Portal for educational resources, and Verde waterfront restaurant. Ancillary services include event hosting for private functions and PAMM Shop merchandise. The museum also provides digital engagement through exhibition guides, PAMMport family activities, Art Station workshops, and a digital art commissions program. PAMM's collection spans diverse categories including African and African Diaspora, Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora, Latin American and Latinx, Miami-based artists, Self-taught artists, and Word/Image works.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAMMTV: A media platform showcasing boundary-pushing, international media from PAMM's collection, alongside selections from film festivals, guest curators, and regional filmmakers.
• Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI)
• Verde

Products and services

• PAMM Admission Museum admission tickets providing access to all current exhibitions, the permanent collection, and museum grounds. Pricing varies by visitor category: adults $18, seniors $14, youth 7-18 free, children 6 and under free, students with ID free, members free, Thursday evenings after 5pm free, active U.S. military and veterans free, healthcare professionals and first responders free, Florida educators free, and disabled visitors with caregiver free.
• PAMM Membership Tiered annual membership program including PAMM members, Museum Circle, Director's Circle, and Collector Council tiers. Members receive free admission, exclusive events, discounts at the shop and restaurant, and preview access to exhibitions.
• Tours Program
• Education Programs Comprehensive educational offerings including K-12 programs through the Knight Schools Program, teen workshops, family activities, adult lectures and symposia, community outreach across Miami-Dade County, and creative aging series for adults 55+.
• Verde Restaurant On-site waterfront restaurant and bar inside PAMM with views of Biscayne Bay, offering locally inspired cuisine with seasonal ingredients, specialty cocktails, and curated wines. Accepts reservations through OpenTable.
• Event Hosting Private event venue rental services including museum buyouts, corporate functions, weddings, and intimate gatherings. Multiple spaces available with varying capacities. Booking managed by Senior Manager of Event Sales Takiria Tyson and Manager of Event Sales Sarah Molina.
• PAMM Shop Museum gift shop offering art-inspired merchandise, exhibition-related items, books, and gifts, available on-site and online at shop.pamm.org.
• PAMMTV Digital video platform featuring exhibition-related video content, artist interviews, and media art selections, with content viewable both online at pamm.tv and in the museum auditorium.
• Caribbean Cultural Institute (CCI) Curatorial and research platform within PAMM promoting Caribbean art and diaspora through scholarships, exhibitions, fellowships, public programs, and collection development.
• Heckscher Digital Portal Online educational resource hub providing apps, downloadable guides, slideshows, and videos for educators, youth, and families to enhance learning outside the museum.
• PAMM Digital Art Commissions Program commissioning digital art from artists worldwide, with the first edition featuring 21 selected artists from over 750 proposals representing 50 countries.
• Permanent Collection Museum's curated collection of over 7,000 works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries, with focus areas in African and African Diaspora, Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora, Latin American and Latinx, Miami-based artists, Self-taught artists, and Word/Image categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest Basquiat presentation in Florida history with 10 masterworks on loan
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and supporting.

• Jorge M. Pérez CollectionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoan of over 100 works by 50+ international artists for exhibition 'Language and Image: Conceptual and Performance-Based Photography from the Jorge M. Pérez Collection'.
• Frost Science and Freedom TowersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowntown Miami Summer of Sport Offer partnership: show ticket from any participating institution within 3 days for $5 off Frost Science or $2 off PAMM and Freedom Tower. Valid May 16-July 31.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICA Miami (Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami): Contemporary art museum in Miami's Design District; same city and contemporary art focus as PAMM, with overlapping exhibitions and visitor base. Closest head-to-head competitor for Miami contemporary art programming.
• The Bass Museum of Art: Contemporary art museum in Miami Beach with rotating exhibitions of internationally recognized artists. Comparable scale and mission, operating in the same Miami-Dade market as PAMM.
• Rubell Museum: Major private contemporary art collection and museum in Miami featuring works by Basquiat and other major artists. Overlaps with PAMM on contemporary programming and Miami cultural tourism.
• The Broad: Contemporary art museum in Los Angeles founded by Eli Broad featuring post-war and contemporary works. Comparable institution in scale, contemporary focus, strong donor backing, and blockbuster exhibitions.
• MASS MoCA: Large contemporary art museum in North Adams, MA known for ambitious commissions and rotating installations. Comparable operations model, programming breadth, and visitation scale.

Regional players

• Frost Art Museum (FIU): University art museum at Florida International University in Miami offering modern and contemporary exhibitions. Same geography and overlapping educational mission, though university-tied rather than independent.
• The Contemporary Austin: Contemporary art institution combining museum galleries and outdoor sculpture in Austin, TX. Comparable mid-sized contemporary art programming and education-focused mission.

Broad incumbents

• Whitney Museum of American Art: Major New York contemporary art museum with broader American art mandate. Larger scale but shares the modern/contemporary focus, blockbuster exhibition model, and waterfront architectural identity.
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA): Major contemporary and modern art museum with deep donor base and large collection. Comparable in governance complexity, programming scope, and educational/community outreach role.
• Dallas Museum of Art: Major regional art museum with free general admission, large permanent collection, and education focus. Comparable in operating model, scale, and community reach in a Sunbelt metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pamm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCH90QEMASl9OxJT98u52vIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/perezartmuseummiami
• Instagraminstagram.com/pamm
• TikToktiktok.com/@perezartmuseummiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perezartmuseummiami

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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