Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Science museum in downtown Miami, United States
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a science museum in downtown Miami spread across multiple buildings featuring a planetarium, an aquarium, and exhibition halls. The layout guides visitors through different sections where they can explore topics ranging from marine life to space and natural phenomena.
The institution started in 1950 as the Junior Museum of Miami, founded by the Junior League in a house on Biscayne Boulevard. It expanded significantly over the decades to accommodate more visitors and develop extensive exhibition spaces.
The museum runs educational programs and workshops where visitors of all ages can try hands-on activities and experiments. These offerings help people connect directly with science through interactive engagement rather than passive observation.
The museum is located in Museum Park with underground parking available for visitors. Plan for several hours to comfortably explore the different sections, particularly if you want to experience the planetarium and aquarium.
The aquarium houses a substantial collection of marine animals from South Florida's coastal waters in a specially designed tank. Visitors can observe the biological diversity of local ocean ecosystems up close in this dedicated space.
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