Biscayne National Park News
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Biscayne National Park to start multiple maintenance and repair projects within Boca Chita Key Historic District
May 2, 2023 | 10:18 am
The Boca Chita pavilion will be closed for repairs until further notice.
Tropical Storm Nicole Update
November 9, 2022 | 12:03 pm
Tropical Storm Nicole Update: The park remains open on 11/09/22, but with minimal services available. Park staff are closely monitoring the storm and will update this page if any closures go into effect. Please check this site for updates before visiting the park on 11/10/2022.
Water, Water, Everywhere…fiber art show opens in Biscayne National Park Gallery
October 10, 2022 | 10:48 am
Water, Water, Everywhere… is now on display through January 1, 2023 in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery. Collaborated on by ten fiber artists, Water, Water, Everywhere… features 20 art quilts highlighting the importance of water.
Watercolorist Kim Heise Opens Mutualism Exhibition in Biscayne National Park Gallery
April 11, 2022 | 4:19 pm
On April 16, 2022, Biscayne National Park will open Mutualism, an exhibition of Delray Beach artist Kim Heise’s new watercolor paintings celebrating the ties that bind some of Florida’s most unique flora and fauna.
Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park Receive National Park Foundation Open OutDoors for Kids Grant to Connect and Engage Students with National Parks
March 16, 2022 | 9:33 am
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Biscayne and Everglades national parks received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will enable both South Florida national parks to provide powerful and innovative learning opportunities for the second half of the 2021-2022 school year.
The Big Picture: Biscayne National Park Gallery Exhibit Features Big Art on Big Topics
January 6, 2022 | 10:12 am
A new art exhibit, “The BIG Picture: BIG Art on BIG Topics,” is now on display at the Biscayne National Park Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery. The artworks from artists DaveL, Sarah Ernst, Kelsy Patnaude and Pete Wintersteen share artistic interpretations and representations on park issues like endangered species, ocean acidification and sea level rise.
What's In A Name? New Biscayne National Park gallery show highlights a unique twist on national park names
September 23, 2021 | 9:43 am
A new temporary art exhibit featuring Massachusetts artist Dan Narva, working under the name “Nine Day Weekend,” is now on display through Jan. 2, 2022, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily at Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.
What’s In A Name? A new show of clever graphic takes on the written names of 63 national parks is now open in Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery
September 21, 2021 | 7:24 am
What’s In A Name? is a new show of clever graphic takes on the written names of 63 national parks, and is now open in Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.
Plan to Increase Biscayne National Park Campground Revenue Would Boost Visitor Services and Security
September 13, 2021 | 2:51 pm
The National Park Service is seeking public comments on changes to campground fees under consideration for Biscayne National Park to enhance visitor services and better address common campground issues, such as noise complaints, trash disposal, resource damage and facilities maintenance.
Convoy Point and Black Point Jetties to be Closed for Repairs
July 18, 2021 | 2:44 pm
In the weeks to come the jetties at Convoy Point and Black Point will be closed for repairs due to damage caused by hurricanes.