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Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX 3D Theater

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 80 attractions in Fort Lauderdale
Traveller Description:
Appealing to both children and adults, this interactive science museum makes learning entertaining, with a special Discovery Center for kids 7 and... more » Appealing to both children and adults, this interactive science museum makes learning entertaining, with a special Discovery Center for kids 7 and under, a planetarium with powerful telescopes for stargazing and an IMAX Theater that shows daily science-related films on its giant, 3-D screen. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum, Cinema, Other
Activities: Leisure education
Address: 401 Southwest Second Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tel: 954-467-6637
Fax: 954-467-0046

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Reviews of Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX 3D Theater

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3 of 5 stars
Miami, FL
6 Apr 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

This museum is a good value for the money paid, but you should know that it's not huge - maybe allow 1 or 1.5 hours at most to go through the entire thing, provided you really browse and read everything and participate in all of the interactive demonstrations. We went on a Wed. and it was filled with children who,... more

11 Aug 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

This has been one of the highlights that made our trip rememberable. We loved the live animals on the first floor (alligators, sharks, morray eel, bats, etc...), the small childrens play area, the space rides (2 of them), airplanes exhibet, and so much more. There was an animal show behind the front desk that was fantastic! Of coarse we had... more

22 Jul 2007
7/8 found this review helpful

I have taken my 3 sons there most every year during our yearly visits. Where – The Museum is located in the Arts & Science District, across from Riverwalk's Esplanade Park and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Fort Lauderdale. It’s a quiet commercial area of town, seems pretty safe. Only saw one bum camping out near... more

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5 of 5 stars
Miami, Fl
20 Feb 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

The Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX Theater is a fantastic place for the whole family. We first explored the first floor with all of the animals like bats, fish, alligators, and snakes. Then we went into the discovery center where littloe kids play in there own safe zone area. After we went into the IMAX Theater and saw... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tiverton, Rhode Island
23 Jan 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

This is such an interesting place to go! It is an aquarium and a hands-on science museum in ONE! I went here while in FL on Spring Break on my 21st birthday (no joke)! We spent hours there and it was worth every penny! Whether you're 14 or 40 I bet you will love this place! more

21 Aug 2006
0/4 found this review helpful

Nice museum but be warned!!! They recharged my credit card again 6 weeks after my visit, were very rude when I called to find out what was going on, and claim they are still trying to work out the problem!!! more

14 Jun 2006
9/10 found this review helpful

On a recent weekday trip to the Museum of Discovery and Science, we found the place overflowing with dozens of groups of day campers on field trips. It was incredibly loud and chaotic; the audio on most exhibits could not be heard above the din. The museum does have some interesting and informative hands-on educational exhibits; without exception, however, they... more

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3 of 5 stars
Toronto, ON
30 Jan 2006
8/10 found this review helpful

Visited the museum without children on a Friday morning. Expected there to be children's groups, but hoped it would be lighter than coming on a weekend. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a very busy day at the museum. We enjoyed the ground floor exhibits of fish aquariums, turtles and baby alligators. The staff wandering around the exhibits were very... more

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Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX 3D Theater Address

401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tel: 954-467-6637 Fax: 954-467-0046