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MOAS - Museum of Arts and Sciences

352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386 255 0285
Ranked #12 of 44 attractions in Daytona Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, History Museums, Science Museums, Museums, Beaches
Owner description: The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, history and science museum in Central Florida. Located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve,...... more » Owner description: The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, history and science museum in Central Florida. Located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve, the 100,000 square foot facility is host to over 30,000 objects including the finest collection of American Art in the southeast, the largest collection of Cuban art outside of Cuba, a significant Chinese art collection, and Florida's prehistoric Giant Ground Sloth - the most complete and best preserved of its species. Also on display, is Coca-Cola entrepreneur Chapman Root’s lifetime collection of Americana, including two private rail cars. The museum’s theater, planetarium, and Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum make for a truly interactive experience. « less
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Merritt Island, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

While Daytona & Daytona Beach are 'small town' places THIS museum is worthy of 'BIG CITY' labeling. It's outstanding and worth the day-trip. There's fabulous art exhibits, memorabilia from coca-cola (coke), quilts, raliways, and auto racing, as well as a planetarium and then the 'special exhibits' that come and stay for a bit and then leave. There's a jewelry exhibit... More

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Taunton, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

This is a nice take on a rainy day for young and old alike. If I'm correct they have trains cars, Coke exhibits and old style cars. More

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NYC Pal
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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Lovely little museum. Very good planetarium show as well (included with admission). Something for everyone- kids will like the children's museum portion, as well as the teddy bear collection. The history of Coke bottles is fun, as is the old fashioned pharmacy. As for the art....well?.... Nice cuban display, some swords/guns. Can't say any "art" in particular stands out, though... More

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Daytona Beach Florida
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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The Museum of Arts and Science is a jewel in this beach community. The DOW exhibits of American treasures is worth the trip.The LEVINE collection of gold, diamonds rubies, emeralds, sapphires, will make any girl swoon! The ASHANTI GOLD is the largest exhibit of this colletion on the east coast.T he PLANITARIUM, the CHILDREN'sMUSEUM, the GIANT SLOTH, and the GIFT... More

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Florida
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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Great attraction. Planatarium and childrens museum. One of the largest coca cola exhinits around. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Over the years, they've managed to get some extraordinary travelling exhibits. My favorites over the past few years were an exhibition of ancient Bibles and a demonstration of a Gutenberg-style printing press, and a large number of mummies with very detailed information. If you live within a few hours or visit the area frequently, I'd suggest checking their website to... More

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Hudson Valley NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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Great museum - New England furniture, paintings, Cuban exhibit, planetarium show, outside gardens w/ boardwalk. Look for $5 coupon in local travel books. More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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A quality small museum. Rather average but good rotating exhibits and a neat children's educational, hands-on permanent exhibit. Also a nature walk outside on a nice day. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

The exhibits were nice and staff informative. I loved the cola cola items while the kids enjoyed hands-on fun at the children's museum. More

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Senior Contributor
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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Great way to spend a few hours. Lots to see. Be sure you see the Giant Sloth. More

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