Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
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Our take
By Matt Spaulding, Founder and writer
Plan on three to four hours if you want to see the whole place, which is the museum's own number and a fair one. The Explorer Ticket covers the exhibitions, the aquarium and one Frost Planetarium show, so the visit has a natural spine: wander the galleries, then sit down in the dome for the show you booked at the desk. It lands squarely with families. Kids 11 and under have to stay with an adult 18 or over, while 12 and up can go around unaccompanied, so this is one of the few Miami outings where you can turn a teenager loose and agree to meet by the aquarium. Here is the catch, and the museum says it out loud: it gets crowded, and its own advice is to arrive right at the 10am opening instead of drifting in at midday. The garage has the same problem. Self-parking is an $18 flat rate during museum hours, credit card only at the pay stations, and the operator warns it fills quickly on weekends and at peak times. Show up late and you can lose twice, with a packed gallery and no space to park. One more thing worth knowing: the aquarium level and the rooftop terraces are open to the sky, and they close during storms for the safety of the animals and visitors. On a Miami summer afternoon that is not a rare event.
Quick facts
- How long
- 3 to 4 hours to see everything, per the museum's own visitor tips. Open 10am-6pm Friday to Sunday and 10am-5pm Monday to Thursday.
- Best for
- Families. Kids 11 and under must stay with an adult 18 or over; 12 and up can visit unaccompanied.
- Getting there
- 1101 Biscayne Blvd, inside Maurice A. Ferré Park in downtown Miami. The Metromover Full Loop stops at Museum Park, steps from the entrance. Brightline's MiamiCentral station, Metrobus routes and the Miami Trolley's Biscayne Blvd stop all serve the area, and there are bike racks onsite.
- Parking
- $18 flat rate to self-park in the onsite garage during museum hours, credit card only at the Pay on Foot and Pay in Lane stations (members save $7 with validation). Space is limited and the museum warns it fills quickly at peak hours and on weekends. Third-party backups nearby: the Omni Garage, Miami Worldcenter Block D and Bayside Marketplace.
- Included
- The Explorer Ticket covers the museum exhibitions, the aquarium and one Frost Planetarium show, based on availability and booked onsite when you arrive.
Where it is
1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
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How much does parking cost at Frost Science?
$18 flat rate for self-parking in the onsite garage during regular museum hours. Payment is credit card only at the Pay on Foot and Pay in Lane stations, and members knock $7 off with validation. Spaces are limited, and the museum warns the garage can fill up at peak hours and on weekends.
How long should I plan for a visit?
Three to four hours if you want to cover all the exhibitions, which is the museum's own estimate. Hours are 10am to 6pm Friday through Sunday and 10am to 5pm Monday through Thursday, so a late-afternoon arrival on a weekday only leaves you a slice of it.
Is the planetarium show included with admission?
Yes. One Frost Planetarium show comes with the Explorer Ticket, along with the museum exhibitions and the aquarium. It runs on availability and gets booked onsite, so sort out your show time when you walk in rather than leaving it to the end of the day.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. The Metromover's Museum Park station sits directly next to the museum, so take the Full Loop and you walk a few steps to the entrance. Brightline's MiamiCentral station, several Metrobus routes and the Miami Trolley's Biscayne Blvd stop also serve the area. Riding in skips the $18 garage entirely.
When should I arrive to avoid the worst crowds?
Right at the 10am opening, which is what the museum itself recommends. Midday is the congested stretch, and the garage tends to fill at the same peak hours and on weekends, so an early arrival solves both problems at once.
Is it still worth going on a rainy day?
Mostly yes, since the exhibitions, aquarium and planetarium are indoors. The catch is that weather-dependent areas, including the aquarium levels and rooftop terraces, can close during storms for the safety of the animals and visitors. In a Miami summer that is worth planning around.