Art by God is a fossil, mineral, taxidermy and global-arts showroom at 1280 NW 74th St, Miami, FL 33147, in Liberty City. Known as The Harris Collection, this unusual retail gallery draws collectors, interior-design shoppers and families looking for ammonites, gemstones, mounted animals, African sculpture and natural-history objects that turn a Miami shopping stop into a close-up encounter with the earth’s deep past.
What to Expect at Art by God
Expect a dense, eclectic showroom rather than a conventional ticketed museum. The collection ranges from polished mineral specimens and rough rocks to fossils, jewelry, decorative skulls, horns, shells, hides and display-ready home furnishings. Its fossil inventory is particularly broad: visitors may encounter ammonites, amber, coral, dinosaur material, marine fossils, megalodon teeth, orthoceras, petrified wood, trilobites and fossil jewelry. Objects are offered for purchase, so the selection changes as individual pieces find new homes.
Give yourself time to browse by material and scale. Mineral shoppers can compare agate, amethyst, clear quartz, fluorite, labradorite, malachite, rose quartz, smoky quartz, tiger eye, tourmaline and turquoise in forms such as points, spheres, eggs, carvings and polished stones. Beyond natural specimens, Art by God carries antique masks and sculptures, African stone art and wood carvings, framed insects and butterflies, jade, lighting, wall art, rugs, furniture, statues and jewelry. It is an especially strong stop for a singular statement object rather than a standardized souvenir.
- Fossil selection: Browse ammonites, megalodon teeth, orthoceras, trilobites, petrified wood, amber and fossil jewelry.
- Mineral specimens: Find rough and polished agate, amethyst, fluorite, quartz, malachite, labradorite and tourmaline in collector-friendly forms.
- Taxidermy and natural décor: Animal mounts, antlers, horns, skulls, shells, skins and hides create an old-world cabinet-of-curiosities effect.
- African art: The showroom includes antique masks, sculptures, stone carvings and wood crafts alongside tribal decorative pieces.
- Giftable displays: Framed insects, butterfly displays, decorative objects, jewelry and educational dinosaur kits suit collectors and younger fossil fans.
Art by God at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1280 NW 74th St, Miami, FL 33147 |
| Neighborhood / Area | Liberty City, northwest Miami |
| Operating Hours | Monday–Friday, 11am–4pm; closed Saturday and Sunday |
| Admission / Price Range | No admission charge; individually priced retail merchandise; $$$ for collectible fossils, minerals and décor |
| Recommended Visit Duration | 45 to 75 minutes |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Northside Metrorail Station is about 1 mile northwest; driving or rideshare is most practical for purchases |
| Official Website & Phone | artbygod.com · +1 305-573-3011 |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Arrive near the 11am opening if you want unhurried time with larger pieces and room to ask staff about materials, provenance and shipping. Weekday hours are brief, ending at 4pm, so avoid treating this as a late-afternoon stop. There is no ticketing process: enter as a retail visitor and inspect items closely, but ask before handling delicate fossils, mineral points, framed insects or mounted pieces. For substantial purchases, confirm delivery, packing and shipping options directly with the store before paying.
Northside Station, served by Metrorail’s Orange and Green Lines, is the nearest rail option, though the final stretch is better handled by taxi, rideshare or local bus. Drivers should call ahead about on-site parking and pickup arrangements for oversized décor. The showroom’s accessibility layout and available assistance should likewise be arranged by phone before arrival. Nearby, pair the stop with a walk along Liberty City’s Northwest 7th Avenue corridor, the NW 79th Street commercial corridor, or African Square Park, each within roughly a 5-to-15-minute walk depending on your pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Art by God’s hours, and when is the best time to go?
Art by God is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm and closed on weekends. Go at opening or early afternoon to browse without rushing before the short weekday closing time.
Is there an admission fee or do I need a reservation?
There is no admission fee and no standard reservation requirement; Art by God is a retail showroom. Merchandise is individually priced, with collectible fossils, mineral specimens and furniture generally placing it in the $$$ range.
How long should I plan for a visit?
Budget 45 to 75 minutes for a focused browse of fossils, minerals, taxidermy and art. Collectors furnishing a room or comparing several specimens may want longer, especially when arranging shipping.
Is Art by God suitable for children and wheelchair users?
Older children interested in dinosaurs, teeth, butterflies and minerals will find plenty to examine with an adult. Because the showroom contains fragile, irregularly sized objects, contact the store before visiting to coordinate wheelchair access, parking and any needed assistance.
When planning your Hialeah travel guide or browsing verified museums in Hialeah, pair this stop with standout local spots including McDonald Water Park, OYE HIALEAH, Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, and The Historic Hampton House (3.8 km away).
