Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Miami (must see)

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (formerly known as the Miami Science Museum) is both entertaining and educational and an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science began as a small private not-for-profit organization called the Junior Science Museum in 1949. It was a major attraction in the city and relocated to several larger buildings until 1960 when the Miami Dade County built the present museum for free on 3 acres of the Vizcaya Complex. In 2011, Philip Frost, a native of Miami donated 35 million dollars to construct a new building in the Bicentennial Park which is the largest donation given for a cultural institution in the city.

The present Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science consists of a planetarium that was built in 1966. It hosts the Jack Horkheimer’s Star Gazer the only television series on naked eye astronomy in the world and also contains the Weintraub observatory and a wildlife center. Exhibits include a Stingray Sea Lab, Earth from Space, Fuels of the Future and Moving Things. The Museum also hosts events for children like birthday parties.

Why You Should Visit:
From the Planetarium and the rooftop terrace to the cafe and gift shop, this place is quite entertaining.
Next to public transportation if you don't like Miami traffic or parking.
Family friendly to all ages; the events for young adults are fun, too.

Tip:
Check out the Friday music laser light shows – much fun to be had.