The 487-acre preserve is home to hiking and biking trails and kayak and canoe launches. It includes coastal and wetland habitats and wildlife viewing areas. An observation deck offers stunning views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and the surrounding areas. There are also opportunities for fishing and picnicking.
The park is also home to the Valentine House, an historic home that now serves as a living museum.
The Miami Science Museum, also called the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, sits across the street from the Biscayne Bay very close to downtown Miami, Florida. Large interactive science exhibits and hands on displays encourage physical activity and play, making this a kid friendly stop. The Miami Science Museum is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Miami. Be sure to walk around by the bay and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens next door.
Best way to get to the Miami Science Museum
The Miami Metro rail station stops near the museum. Take the rail south to Vizcaya Station. Parking is ample if you are driving and accessible just a quarter mile off of I-95.
Best time to visit the Miami Science Museum
A great time to go is during a special event or lecture series. Noted paleontologists, astrophysicists, geologists, anthropologists and other experts in the field of science have given lectures in the auditorium. Visit the website for current lecture schedule. The Planetarium and Observatory are open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Admission to the Miami Science Museum
The Miami Science Museum is open everyday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is between $10 and $20. Discounted tickets are available for students, seniors, children and Miami residents on community days. .
Must see sights and activities at the Miami Science Museum
The Planetarium next to the museum is a can't miss. It features special programs, events and film projections that both kids and adults can enjoy. The laser show experience is a planetarium staple once a month on first Fridays. Inside the museum, interactive displays and play spaces encourage movement for active kids.
Other places to visit near the Miami Science Museum
Next to the Science Museum is Vizcaya Museums and Gardens, an Italian Renaissance revival estate that sits right on Biscayne Bay. The vast estate is open as an art and antiquities museum along with the beautiful Baroque gardens and natural woodland flanking the property. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are a popular venue for weddings, quinceneras and receptions, as well as being a choice destination for photographers.
Insider tips for Miami Science Museum
On the grounds of the museum is a cafe and gift shop, perfect for a pick-me-up espresso or sandwich. Nearby is the Alice Wainwright Park on picturesque Biscayne Bay.
Author's bio: Wesley Slack is a freelance writer in the South Florida area.
A 190-acre preserve in eastern Sarasota, the Crowley Museum & Nature Center provides an educational experience for all ages. The Museum and Pioneer Area provides a history of rural southwest Florida. The Nature Trails and Boardwalk Area offers guests the opportunity to explore the native flora and fauna. The Educational Programs are widely used by Scouts and schools.
