WMODA is on the move! Exciting plans are underway for a new state of the art museum. Since we have thousands of artworks to pack, we will be closing sooner than anticipated in our current location. Visit us one more time before Saturday, November 19 to see your favorite galleries and latest exhibitions. Shop for the Holidays with WMODA and support artists working in our community. We plan to rise again like a phoenix in our next location so keep following us Through the Looking Glass for regular updates.   Read More Birds of Fire In ancient mythology, birds were believed to mediate between heaven and earth. They are also associated with fire in myths of the world. Different birds symbolized the stages of soul alchemy including the peacock and the mythical phoenix which rises from the flames. Fantasy birds of all types are found in Royal Doulton’s fabulous Sung glazes and Wedgwood’s Fairyland Lustre wares.   Read More Halloween Howl Guests who joined the WMODA team in Halloween costumes received free admission to the museum on Saturday, October 29. They were welcomed by Jesus Reyna portraying René Magritte’s famous surrealist painting The Son of Man.  He mingled in the galleries entertaining costumed characters including a werewolf and a litter of spooky kittens. The Best of Health Hunter Franqui, the host of Channel 10’s SoFlo Health show, is a great fan of WMODA. He first visited the museum during the pandemic in October 2020 and he was so impressed that he returned this October. Hunter interviewed Louise Irvine in the new exhibitions and you can watch the entertaining program on the show's website. Read More Scavenger Hunts Our scavenger hunts make visits to WMODA fun and educational for adults and children alike. There’s lots of fascinating trivia to discover as you explore the museum hunting for safari animals, questing for mermaids or chasing rabbits. The games fire the imagination of all the participants and you might even win a prize in our drawing! Read More Mission of Light Guest artists, leaders and communities unite in a mission for change in partnership with The Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation during Miami Art Week from November 30 to December 3. This contemporary art exhibition initiated by Laurence Panadero will take visitors on a journey of reflection on humankind and the choices we need to make for the future of our planet. Read More The Great WMODA Pack Up How do you pack thousands of fragile pieces of ceramics and glass? Answer: very slowly and carefully! We have begun to pack our massive collection of fired arts behind the scenes. There are thousands of amazing works of art on display and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This enormous undertaking will take several months to accomplish and you can follow our progress on our website. Read More The Lion & Unicorn will be hosting a weekend event at their Hollywood auction house from December 1-4. Decorative art collectors will be flying into Florida for the occasion to hear talks by experts including Royal Doulton authors, Christopher Evans and Louise Irvine. Enjoy opening cocktails and the auction preview on Friday followed by a live auction of 700 lots on Saturday and Sunday. For more details visit FOLLOW US WMODA mailing address is: WMODA Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts 481 South Federal Highway Dania Beach, Fl 33004 Copyright © 2022 WMODA Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts, All rights reserved.

WMODA Mermaid Adventure June 12th

 

Explore the enchanted world of the fired arts at WMODA during Museum Week 2021. Mermaids Experience the Mermaid's Adventure on Saturday, June 12 from 10am to 4pm and celebrate Mershark Rhanu's magical contribution to WMODA. On land, Rhanu is better known as Alex Barth and she will share her passion for sharks and ocean conservation. See Rhanu's new wearable glass top made especially for her by glass artist and fashion designer Chelsea Rousso. Learn more Rainbows Follow the pirate's treasure map to find miniature ceramics hidden around the museum. Watch them being made on the potter's wheel by Alex Meiklejohn. Redeem your prize at the end of the rainbow in our Hot Glass Gallery, which is on fire with rainbow glass art for Pride Month. Check out Chihuly's rainbow of Macchias, meet glass artist Anne Orvieto, and shop for a rainbow of jewelry presented by Italianissimo. Learn more Fairies Experience the sensational Lladró Niagara chandelier in our Fantastique exhibit with all the luminous porcelain fairies dancing to magical music composed by Dave Rosenthal. Watch Dave's new video, which he filmed and produced to launch our creative cultural campaign on social media for Museum Week 2021. Guess how many fairies are hanging on the Lladró chandelier to enter a prize drawing. See the video