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The Wolfsonian- Florida International University in Miami is a world-renowned museum and research library dedicated to the exploration of design, culture, and politics in modern times. Located in the heart of downtown Miami, this cultural institution houses more than 120,000 works including furniture, decorative arts, prints, drawings, paintings and industrial design objects from 1885 to 1945. Visitors can explore exhibitions and permanent collections on topics such as Art Deco architecture from around the world, propaganda posters from World Wars I and II that highlight the struggles of society during wartime, advertisements from the early 20th century featuring classic product designs from the era, as well as rare books that document the history of Florida's turn-of-the-century architecture. The Wolfsonian also offers educational programs for teachers and students that delve into themes such as globalism, democracy and individualism through a wide selection of courses.

The Wolfsonian is part of Florida International University's College of Architecture + The Arts (CARTA), which was founded in 1984. It aims to provide unique opportunities for students to learn about architecture history and theory while engaging with innovative programs in architecture practice and technology. CARTA offers undergraduate degrees in art history; studio art; architectural design; building construction; environmental design; historic preservation; urban planning; real estate development; structural engineering; interior architecture; landscape architecture; transportation engineering & planning amongst others.

In addition to its educational mission, The Wolfsonian also serves as a center for research into topics related to material culture studies —including art history, political history, industrial design–and hosts special events throughout the year such as lectures by noted scholars or “Meet Me at The Wolf” –a free community gathering where visitors can take part in hands-on activities like drawing classes or workshops on making jewelry out of found objects. The Wolfsonian is also home to an extensive archive consisting of over 1 million objects representing many different cultures from all around the globe ranging from ancient artifacts to works produced during World War II. This archive provides researchers with unparalleled resources for studying material culture within its historical context while providing insight into contemporary societal issues.