Barnacle State Historic Site
9 expert reviews
“The house is virtually unhanged since Muroe's day; the 1926 boathouse showcases his shipbuilding tools.”
– Michelin Guide
"Miami's oldest house still standing on its original foundation." Full review
"For $2, scrape off a piece of history at this waterfront relic."
"The house is open for guided tours (every 90 minutes between 10am and 2:30pm), and the park it's located in is a shady oasis for strolling. Barnacle hosts frequent (and lovely) moonlight concerts." Full review
"Moonlight concerts, dances, starlight movie classics, guided tours and festivals are a few of the activities to be enjoyed at this state park." Full review
1 Star
"Barnacle Historic State Park (2ha) stands in a bayfront site and is home to one of the last patches of tropical hardwood hammock in Coconut Grove, as well as the oldest house in Miami." Full review
1 Star
"home to one of the last patches of tropical hardwood hammock in Coconut Grove, as well as the oldest house in Miami (1891)." Full review
"The Barnacle is a true piece of Miami history. I can’t think of many things in this city that are over 100 years old. It’s a great place to walk out to the water and take a few moments to reflect." Full review
"It’s the oldest house in Miami (1891), on 5 acres of natural hammock and landscaped lawns. The quiet surroundings, wide porches, and period furnishings illustrate how Miami’s first snowbird lived" Full review