Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science occupies 1101 Biscayne Boulevard in Museum Park, Downtown Miami, Florida, beside Biscayne Bay. It combines a science museum, a planetarium and a large aquarium in one complex. The three-level aquarium is the centrepiece: visitors look into a deep oval tank holding open-ocean species such as sharks and rays, then continue to a separate level with a Gulf Stream display, and finally to a view from beneath. Exhibits on the Everglades and on ocean life connect the galleries to the local environment of South Florida, while hands-on exhibits cover physics, technology and the human body. The planetarium runs timed shows that are often included in or added to general admission, so checking the schedule on arrival helps avoid missing a session. A rooftop terrace gives views across the bay and the Downtown skyline, which makes a good photo stop between exhibits. A full visit usually takes three to four hours, longer for families who linger at interactive displays. Weekday mornings are the best time to arrive, since school groups tend to fill the galleries after about 11 AM, and weekends and holidays are also busy. The museum is open daily from about 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Adult tickets cost roughly 35 to 40 USD and children about 30 USD, with online purchase generally cheaper than buying at the door. Paid parking is available in the garage beside the museum, but the free Metromover to Museum Park station avoids the cost. The Pérez Art Museum Miami sits next door, so visitors often combine both in one trip. Hours and prices are confirmed on frostscience.org.