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Miami Science Museum

3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
305-646-4200
Ranked #20 of 112 attractions in Miami
3.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Science Museums, Observatories/ Planetariums
Description: South Florida's largest natural history collection is combined with interactive astronomical exhibits.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Miami, Florida
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

It was interresting, educational and fun. Must see for the kids. More

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Homestead, FL
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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It is really sad that a large metropolis as Miami has so little as far as museums and other cultural arts/sciences. On a whim, my husband and I went to the Miami Science Museum. Neither one of us had visited since we were kids. Boy were we disappointed -- The empty parking lot on a Saturday afternoon should have tipped... More

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Tampa, Florida
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

This is a great science center. It's usually not very busy so you have almost the whole place to yourself. Very educational and fun for all ages! More

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ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

really enjoyable few hours of indoor fun for kids in miami More

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Hialeah, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Ok what can be said about this science museum. I have been taking my nieces there about once a year. They love this place, as they always ask me to take them there. It has a theater were that show earth and nature videos, which in my experince are very informative/ educational. They also have a planetarium with hourly shows... More

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Florence, New Jersey
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012
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Very small museum but there is alot to see and do. Alittle dated. More for kids than adults. More

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Miami, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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this place is amazing i would go everyday if i could its really informative and beautiful More

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Irmo, South Carolina, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Needs a lillte more things to do. Planitarium was cool. More

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Gainesville, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012
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person found this review helpful

We went for the planetarium show, but spent hours engaged in their hands-on exhibits. When our children were younger, they enjoyed the Summer Camps put on by the Museum. We enjoyed the planetarium maser shows with our friends on Friday nights. After hearing about the groundbreaking for the new museum slated for early 2015, we decided to take a trip... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
1
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Very friendly staff who were willing to give the kids the best experience. Love the location! More

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