# Wolfsonian - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `wolfsonian.org` - **Founded:** 1995 - **Employees:** 51+ - **Location:** Miami Beach, Florida, United States - **Company kind:** NON PROFIT ## Description The Wolfsonian–FIU, located in Miami Beach, Florida, is a museum that delves into the inventive and thought-provoking nature of the modern world. With a focus on the period of 1850 to 1950, which witnessed significant growth and change, The Wolfsonian explores the transformation from an agrarian to an urban society, the rise and fall of colonial empires, and the impact of the Cold War on global superpowers. Their extensive collection comprises over 200,000 objects, offering a glimpse into a vast universe of ideas. From household appliances that revolutionized work processes to designs that bridged cultures, from ambitious architectural plans to wartime propaganda, the collection showcases the evolution of society and design. While their core focus is on European and American material, their collection extends to Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Established in 1995 as a cultural cornerstone of Miami and a part of Florida International University since 1997, The Wolfsonian continues to inspire and educate thousands of students, scholars, and art and design enthusiasts annually. Its historic Art Deco building, originally constructed in 1927 and transformed into a state-of-the-art museum in 1992, serves as a symbol of culture in Miami Beach. The museum was founded by Mitchell Micky Wolfson, Jr., an author, philanthropist, and former diplomat, whose passion for design led to the establishment of The Wolfsonian and its sister museum in Genoa, Italy: The Wolfsoniana. Experience the captivating journey through time and design by visiting The Wolfsonian–FIU, where the past shapes the present and the future comes alive. ## Industries - 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_ - 🧪 Science and Education ## Links - [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UC5uJWtrkWV9U1gEmc0Rx0Aw) - [twitter](https://twitter.com/wolfsonian) - [instagram](https://instagram.com/wolfsonian) - [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/wolfsonian-fiu) - [facebook](https://facebook.com/wolfsonian) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idrNLY-1mx/w/429/h/84/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1758064779699) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Dark Burgundy | #701804 | dark | | White | #ffffff | light | | Energy Yellow | #f9d057 | accent | ## Fonts - Bitter — asset _(google)_ - Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_ ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idrNLY-1mx/w/1500/h/500/id7TwTH_oc.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1719699354278) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._