Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Science


This sprawling new Downtown museum spreads across 250,000 sq ft that includes a three-level aquarium, a 250-seat, state-of-the-art planetarium and two distinct wings that delve into the wonders of science and nature. Exhibitions range from weather phenomena to creepy crawlies, feathered dinosaurs and vital microbe displays, while Florida's fascinating Everglades and biologically rich coral reefs play starring roles.


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