The Historical Museum’s collections relate to the history, cultures, folklife and archaeology of South Florida and the Caribbean area. The museum houses a research center, an object collection, produces publications and has a section on South Florida and Caribbean History. The Historical Museum has a community research program that takes place once every three years and focuses one country in particular. In 1993, the museum chose Nicaragua for its focus. A book was produced: Nicaraguan folklife in Miami -- la vida tradicional nicaraguense en Miami. Brent Cantrell, editor.