North Miami Beach's monastery visit starts with today's hours
The Ancient Spanish Monastery is a historic site, church, and event space. Its schedule changes, so check today's opening before driving over.
The Ancient Spanish Monastery does not keep one fixed museum schedule. It is also a church and event space.
The cloisters began in Spain in the Middle Ages. Much later, William Randolph Hearst bought the site. The stones were taken apart and shipped to the United States. They were later put back together in North Miami Beach. That trip is why the arches and yard feel so unlike the traffic on West Dixie Highway.
The catch is the calendar. Church use, weddings, filming, and private events can close the site. Its visiting page tells guests to call ahead because the hours can change.
Open the hours page on the day you plan to go. If the visit has to fit a tight plan, call before driving over. The address is 16711 West Dixie Highway. The live schedule tells you whether the gates are open for a self-guided visit.
Once inside, slow down. The old stone, shaded arches, garden, and church tell the story better than a long list of dates.
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- Ancient Spanish Monastery - History
- Ancient Spanish Monastery - Visiting Hours
- City of North Miami Beach - Our History
Last checked against these sources: July 19, 2026.
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