A piece of Miami history has been restored, preserved and will now remain on display at its new home for generations to come. The Pan Am globe first welcomed visitors into the Miami Science Museum for an impressive 55 years until the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science opened its doors in 2015 in its place. Intent on conserving the 6,500 pound artifact after it was found too difficult to relocate, Frost Science worked with the HistoryMiami Museum to find it a permanent, local home. The $4 billion, 10-city blocks and 27-acre Miami WorldCenter development seemed like the perfect haven.

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“The Pan Am globe was a memorable highlight for generations of patrons who visited our Coconut Grove location,” said Frank Steslow, President & CEO of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. “It was important to the museum to find a partner that would care for this historic piece and ensure that the community can continue to enjoy this local icon. We are so excited to see it in its new home at Miami Worldcenter, just a few short blocks from Frost Science.”

After acquiring the globe in 2020, Miami Worldcenter’s ownership — Miami Worldcenter Associates in partnership with CIM Group — began the critical transport of the pieces a year later. The Pan Am Globe was successfully moved to a secure restoration site where international artist Franz Ackermann went to work on it. In total, over $700,000 was spent during the whole relocation process, which included weatherproofing the globe to ensure its longevity against Miami’s demanding climate.

The globe was created by Rand McNally in the 1930’s after Pan American Airways commissioned the piece, which was intended as a centerpiece for the Dinner Key seaplane terminal. The Pan Am globe once stood in the center of what is now Miami City Hall.

“The Pan Am Globe is an iconic piece of our history. For almost a century, it has witnessed first-hand Miami’s growth and transformation. I am glad to see such an emblematic piece of our city be installed in Downtown as we embark on our journey to become the global capital for innovation, technology, and opportunity,” said City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.

Miami WorldCenter will reflect Miami’s progress as a center for innovation with its unique intersection between business and lifestyle. Numerous phases of the project have already been completed, including three residential towers and 175,000 square feet of retail expansion. The mixed-use development will involve two food and beverage concepts by Michelin-star Chef Michael Beltran as well.

Adding to the list of residential, retail and restaurant spaces, Miami WorldCenter will even offer itself as an outdoor art space through the developers’ $5 million public art initiative — and the PanAm globe will remain in the center of it all.