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Collins Park Rotunda to reopen in South Beach after expansion

Martin Vassolo

Modern circular marble building with glass panels sits in a shallow circular pool, surrounded by green lawn, palm trees, and a bright blue sky. — A rendering of the new Rotunda. Image: Courtesy of MCHarry Associates and City of Miami Beach.

The Bass Museum of the Art is celebrating the grand opening of its new satellite gallery: The Rotunda at The Bass in Collins Park.

The big picture: The city-owned Rotunda, originally used as an assembly room for the old Miami Beach Public Library, was recently renovated as part of a $5.79 million city expansion project.

What's inside: Upgrades include a lobby area, new restrooms and mechanical, electrical and plumbing fixes.

What's next: The Rotunda will open March 28 at the museum's annual picnic.

Its first exhibit will be "Pascale Marthine Tayou: Welcome Wall (2015-2026)."

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Collins Park Rotunda to reopen in South Beach after expansion

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