Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a comprehensive science museum that also features a planetarium and an aquarium. It uses state-of-the-art technology to make every single exhibit in the museum shine as brightly as possible.

Don't hesitate to bring the whole family on this fun adventure, as kids especially tend to enjoy the impressive aquarium and planetarium portions of the museum. Most visitors spend about 3 or 4 hours here on average, as it's easy to get drawn in by the displays and features of this museum's massive collection.

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Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science highlights

One of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science's most important highlights is the Frost Planetarium. Powered by an advanced 8K visual system, this planetarium allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in a near-360-degree experience as high-definition, 3D-capable projectors transport them to the final frontier.

You won't want to miss out on the aquarium when you visit the museum. It features 3 levels, with each representing different depths of the ocean. The bottom level is especially impressive for kids, as the 30-foot oculus allows visitors to enter a tunnel within the tank and see massive marine life swimming above them.

Good to know when visiting Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

When you visit Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, there are a few things to keep in mind. Generally, it gets fairly crowded in the afternoon, so you'll have more freedom to move around at your own pace if you arrive in the morning.

If you're taking public transport, you'll find plenty of ways to reach this museum. The Metromover can get you to Museum Park station, which is just steps away from the entrance. Several bus routes and the Biscayne Trolley's Biscayne Boulevard stop can get you close as well.

Locatie: 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA

Openingstijden: Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday–Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm

Telefoonnummer: +1 305-434-9600

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