Frost Museum Miami Science Aquarium Planetarium Experience

• Four level science museum with interactive exhibits
• Three level aquarium featuring Florida reefs and ocean predators
• State of the art planetarium with 360 degree projections
• Waterfront location in downtown Miami’s Museum Park
• Family friendly learning experiences for all ages

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a place where curiosity takes form through motion light and discovery. Set along Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami the museum invites visitors to explore science not as static information but as an experience that unfolds through interaction and wonder.

Inside the four level museum hands on exhibits explore physics technology biology and the human body encouraging learning through play and experimentation. The aquarium rises through the building as a living ecosystem showcasing South Florida marine life from shallow mangroves to deep ocean predators.

The Frost Planetarium completes the journey by taking visitors beyond Earth offering immersive shows that explore space time and the universe using one of the most advanced projection systems in the world.

The best time to visit the Frost Museum of Science is morning especially on weekdays when exhibits are quieter and more interactive. Early visits allow more time for the aquarium and planetarium shows without feeling rushed.

November to April offers pleasant weather for exploring Museum Park and nearby attractions. Summer visits are ideal indoors but weekends and holidays tend to be more crowded.

• The aquarium holds hundreds of thousands of gallons of water
• The planetarium uses one of the largest dome projection systems in the world
• The museum was designed as a fully sustainable modern structure
• Sharks swim through a visible oculus at the top of the aquarium
• Many exhibits are designed specifically for South Florida science education

1 Day Ideal Visit Recommended

Morning: Arrive when the museum opens and begin with the science exhibits focusing on interactive displays and live demonstrations while energy levels are high.

Midday: Explore the aquarium levels from mangroves to the open ocean tank. Watch scheduled feedings and enjoy bay views from the terraces.

Afternoon: End your visit with a planetarium show followed by a relaxed walk through Museum Park along the waterfront.

2 Day Relaxed Option

Day 1 focuses on science exhibits and aquarium exploration. Day 2 allows time for planetarium shows special programs and revisiting favorite areas.

• Shark oculus at the top of the aquarium
• Outdoor terraces overlooking Biscayne Bay
• Planetarium dome entrance
• Suspended aquarium tanks with city views
• Museum Park skyline backgrounds

• Book planetarium shows early as they fill quickly
• Allow at least three to four hours for a full visit
• Wear comfortable shoes for multi level exploration
• Visit weekdays for fewer crowds
• Combine your visit with nearby museums in Museum Park

The story of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science began with Miami’s original science museum founded in 1949. Over decades it evolved through multiple locations growing alongside the city and expanding its mission to promote science education for South Florida.

In the early 2000s plans were set in motion to create a modern world class science museum that reflected Miami’s global outlook and coastal environment. Philanthropists Phillip and Patricia Frost made a transformative donation that helped bring this vision to life.

The current museum opened in 2017 in downtown Miami featuring a cutting edge aquarium and planetarium integrated into one architectural landmark. Today it stands as a symbol of innovation learning and Miami’s connection to science the ocean and the universe.