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Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
As featured in 3 days in Ft. Lauderdale
Ollie #5 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 143 reviews
Owner description: Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 1921 plantation-style waterfront home, whose artistic and innovative...... more » Owner description: Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 1921 plantation-style waterfront home, whose artistic and innovative owners, famed artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife Evelyn, made equally beautiful inside. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; Gardens; Art Museums
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
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Ollie #6 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: This museum is a reproduction of a Packard showroom from the 1920s. On display are 22 Packard motor cars from the 1900s to the 1940s, all in full...... more » Owner description: This museum is a reproduction of a Packard showroom from the 1920s. On display are 22 Packard motor cars from the 1900s to the 1940s, all in full working order. Among them, are Roadsters with compartments for golf clubs, a doctor's coupe with a compartment for his medical bag, and a 1929 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton that can self-lubricate its chassis as it drives along the road. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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Museum of Discovery and Science
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Ollie #10 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 101 reviews
Owner description: There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits...... more » Owner description: There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including the new EcoDiscovery Center. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake. Take a ride to Mars or soar through the skies in an FA-18 cockpit simulator. And immerse yourself in a five-story-high film adventure at the AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. Whether you’re two or 82 visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and enjoy a full day of family fun. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Movie Theaters
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Stranahan House
Ollie #13 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
This is the city's oldest building.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
Ollie #16 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
3.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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International Swimming Hall of Fame
Ollie #21 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This museum has exhibits of swimming legends.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  2.8 miles from city center
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Art Children's Museum
Ollie #33 of 9 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Offers interactive exhibits and activities for children.
Attraction type  Children's Museums
Distance  9.5 miles from city center
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Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum
As featured in Ft. Lauderdale for free
Owner description: The Old Dillard Museum is a historical landmark highlighting the significant contributions of the rich African-American community in Broward County....... more » Owner description: The Old Dillard Museum is a historical landmark highlighting the significant contributions of the rich African-American community in Broward County. The museum offers year-long art exhibits, cultural exhibits and festivals. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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