Originally serving as the headquarters for The Miami News, it later became a processing center for Cuban exiles seeking safety and opportunity. Today, it is stewarded by Miami Dade College after being meticulously restored and reimagined as a cultural hub featuring new, immersive exhibitions that highlight Miami’s immigrant legacy, global identity, and creative spirit. These include Libertad, a sweeping, permanent exhibition immersing visitors in Miami’s story as a city built by waves of resilience and opportunity. Through cutting-edge digital installations, community testimonials and historic artifacts, it captures the journeys of those who found refuge and began new lives in The Magic City. Housed within the Kislak Center, Languages of Migration explores the evolution of identity across time and place, pairing rare ancient and colonial works with powerful contemporary art. One of the most exciting additions is Unidad: The World’s Game — the first-ever U.S. exhibition created in partnership with the FIFA Museum celebrating soccer as a universal language and unifying cultural force; MDC.edu/FreedomTower.