Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Florida, United States
4.0 (779 reviews) Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #22 in Miami Science Museums • Aquariums • Observatories & Planetariums
Definitely not a "science" museum, but with an amazing Planetarium
Ignite your curiosity and see your world differently at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Frost Science), Miami’s only planetarium, aquarium and science museum! Riveting live shows, animals, hands-on interactives and cutting-edge technology are all part of the adventure ahead. Descend the thrilling depths of the museum’s three-level Aquarium, where you’ll touch a stingray, come face-to-face with hammerhead sharks and more. Hurtle through space, slide down a double helix or climb aboard an asteroid—it’s all in a day’s work inside the Frost Planetarium. An architectural marvel in the heart of Downtown Miami’s waterfront Maurice A. Ferré Park, Frost Science is a museum for all ages and interests.
Address
1101 Biscayne Blvd Maurice A. Ferré Park, Miami, FL 33132-1758
Mobile
Website
http://www.frostscience.org
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 3:39
User Ratings
4.0 based on (779 reviews)
Reviews
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4Madelyn Arion 5:00 PM Apr 10, 2022
Great Indoor/Outdoor day ... pricy museum
For anyone with a free day in Miami, the Frost Museum is a great place to spend the morning or afternoon. I was a bit leary that it may be more of a children's attraction, but it is definitely a great day for all ages. The Frost Museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits with elevators that take you to 1 of 4 levels with different themes on each; my husband and I visited in the heat of Miami summer (so as you can expect, we melted). Between the 2nd and 3rd levels is an incredible glass tank of stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, and a variety of fish in which (depending on the level) you can enjoy both from above and below. (see photos). The museum has a variety of other wildlife including birds, freshwater fish, turtles, frogs, snakes, etc. and a plethora of reading material if you come ready to learn as well. The majority of the museum is sure to keep you engaged, but the top level is a very underwhelming garden in which needed a lot of work during our visit.. if you're in a time-crunch, I'd suggest skipping this level. Be aware -- the Frost Museum is definitely on the pricier side for standard museum prices at $30 / person on top of $15 parking. However, if you're familiar with the downtown Miami area, you may be able to locate a 'pay to park' space within walking distance that will lessen the cost of your day. Great views of the Miami harbor & beautiful aquarium. Worth the visit! :)
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3Adriana R 5:00 PM Feb 8, 2022
Definitely not a "science" museum, but with an amazing Planetarium
We finally visited this museum thanks to a Brightline’s special offer to Miami that included its entrance with the train ticket: their admission is $30/person otherwise… I went to several great museums worldwide and never had to pay that high price to visit them. I am so glad that we visited the museum for free! The building is located Downtown, is very beautiful and has a wonderful view, but… museum of “science”? Sure, I wasn’t expecting to see something at the same level of the Smithsonian museums in Washington DC, or like the Museum of Science of Chicago or NY, but I wasn’t expecting to be visiting basically just big “aquarium museum” either! The one thing we truly enjoyed however was the Planetarium: that is AWESOME! The seats are very comfortable, and due to the still incumbent covid pandemic, each party is seated apart from each other. We watched “Worlds Beyond Earth”: the narration was very clear and during the entire show you felt as if you were flying yourself through the universe! So: my rating for the museum would be 1 (it’s not a science museum, and it’s way too expensive for what it offers), but my rating for the Planetarium would be a 5! I really hope to have the opportunity again to go there and see the other shows at the Planetarium (not a $30/person though).
