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Attraction · Miami

Frost Science Museum

A downtown science museum with a planetarium, aquarium, and hands-on exhibits in Museum Park.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • The genuinely curious
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Solo travellers
  • Nature lovers
  • History & culture buffs
  • Adventurers
Not for
  • Couples

Worth it for if you've only got a day, families with kids and the genuinely curious; not for couples.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

A three-level aquarium with a cone-shaped Gulf Stream tank, a top-tier planetarium and hands-on science make it a family winner.
Not independently verified — estimated
At ~$33 a head it's pricey for a couple of adults without kids.
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Weekends and rainy days fill up with school groups and families.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With kids

    One of Miami's best rainy-day or beat-the-heat options for children.

  • Multigenerational

    The aquarium and planetarium engage all ages across a few floors.

  • With friends

    Fun if you're into science, but priced and pitched mainly for families.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~$33 adult
Time
2.5–4 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Weekday morning to beat school groups; a great rainy-day pick.
Getting there
In Museum Park downtown, beside PAMM; Metromover and rideshare drop close.
Booking
Buy ~$33 timed tickets online, especially on weekends.
Accessibility
Fully accessible with elevators throughout.
Alternatives

If it's not your thing, try

The art museum next door for adults.Another family animal attraction nearby.
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Sources

What we checked

  • The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science opened in 2017 with a 500,000-gallon, three-story aquarium, a planetarium and a 250,000 sq ft Museum Park campus downtown. wonderfulmuseums.com ↗
  • Adult Explorer tickets start at $29.95 and include museum exhibitions, the aquarium and one planetarium show. frostscience.org ↗
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