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Miami Science Museum

3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129
305-646-4200
Ranked #21 of 113 attractions in Miami
3.5 of 5 stars 56 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 Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is a great museum for kids also intresting inside to know about animals

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Madison, Wisconsin
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

They had a wide variety of Florida snakes to look at along with other reptiles. The planetarium was great.

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Miami, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

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

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Homestead, FL
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 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 6 May 2012 via mobile

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!

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ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

really enjoyable few hours of indoor fun for kids in miami

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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 21 April 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 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Very small museum but there is alot to see and do. Alittle dated. More for kids than adults.

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

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

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

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