The entrance fee for the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (which includes its planetarium) in 2025 is $29.95 for adults, with youth tickets (ages 4–11) priced at $24.95, while children 3 and under enter for free. These Explorer tickets grant access to all exhibits, the aquarium, and one planetarium show. Seniors (62+) enjoy a $5 discount, and first responders or active military personnel with valid ID recieve free admission.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday through Sunday) year-round , so you can visit any day that suits your itinerary. (Our team visited on August 22, 2025, and the above information was accurate as of that date.)
Exploring the Museum’s Highlights
Where else can you delve into the depths of the ocean and rocket into outer space in a single afternoon? Frost Science offers exactly that kind of adventure. This 250,000-square-foot museum uniquely brings together a cutting-edge aquarium, a high-tech planetarium, and interactive science galleries all on one campus in downtown Miami’s Maurice A. Ferré Park. . The institution itself has deep roots in the city’s history – originally known as the Miami Science Museum decades ago – but it moved into a state-of-the-art complex here in 2017. The new facility spans four interconnected buildings and even earned LEED Gold certification for its sustainable, innovative design.
Frost Museum and Miami skyline from Knight Plaza
Inside, the experience is immersive. The museum’s multi-level Aquarium showcases South Florida’s ecosystems in living color. On the top level, a massive Gulf Stream tank (holding about 500.000 gallons of water) surrounds you with marine life – we found ourselves face-to-face with sleek hammerhead sharks, graceful devil rays, and shimmering mahi-mahi cruising by. Nearly 30 different aquatic habitats are on display as you descend through coral reef and mangrove exhibits, leading to the dramatic finale: a 31-foot-wide oculus window at the bottom of the Gulf Stream aquarium. Gazing up through this glass portal, we watched jellyfish drift and sharks silhouette against the light above us. It felt as though we were under the ocean alongside them, which was kinda thrilling! Nearby, interactive displays let you touch coral replicas and learn about conservation, so it’s educational as much as it is mesmerizing. We definately recommend taking your time on each level of the aquarium to absorb the details – it’s the sort of place where curiosity thrives.
Fluorescent jellyfish drifting in aquarium display
Another star attraction (literally) is the Frost Planetarium. This isn’t your grandfather’s planetarium with a dusty projector; it’s a 21st-century digital dome that seats 250 people beneath a giant 67-foot screen. Six powerful 8K projectors and surround sound create a jaw-dropping, immersive journey through space – during our visit, we leaned back in our reclining seats and felt like we were floating among the stars. The dome is tilted at 23.5° to pull you right into the action. Shows range from guided tours of the cosmos to wildlife films, and all are included with your admission (you reserve a show time when you arrive).
We’d recommend arriving a bit early for the planetarium showing, since seating is first-come, first-served. Ever hear rock music at a science museum? Frost Science also hosts special laser light shows on certain evenings, synchronizing vivid laser graphics to classic tunes by bands like Pink Floyd and Queen. – a fun bonus if your timing is right. Between the aquarium and planetarium, the museum features hands-on exhibits like Power of Science, where you can engage with everything from prehistoric fossils to future technology, and a fascinating display on aviation history (Feathers to the Stars). We were genuinely impressed by the balance of family-friendly interactive fun and substantial scientific content. With so much to see and do, it’s no surprise Frost Science attracts roughly 700.000 visitors each year.
Blue and violet laser beams in dark venue
Nearby Attractions and Tips for Your Visit
One of the great things about Frost Science is its prime location. The museum sits in a lovely waterfront park (Museum Park), right next door to the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM).
After exploring the science museum, we suggest you consider hopping over to PAMM – in literally two minutes, you can switch from galaxies to galleries and enjoy modern art with a panoramic bay view. If you’re hungry or need a break, the science museum itself has a convenient café (Food@Science) on the ground floor for sandwiches, salads, and even a caffeine fix. For a more scenic meal, Verde (the restaurant at PAMM) offers alfresco dining with views of Biscayne Bay that we loved during a past visit. Not in the mood for museum café fare? Just a short walk south brings you to the Bayside Marketplace, a vibrant open-air shopping and dining area by the waterfront. There you’ll find plenty of casual restaurants and bars – for instance, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a popular spot if you fancy some seafood in a lively atmosphere. We ended our day by strolling through the adjacent Maurice A. Ferré Park, which gave us a chance to unwind under the palm trees while gazing at the downtown Miami skyline and the ships in the distance. It was the perfect relaxing finish after an activity-packed afternoon.
Skyviews Miami wheel at Bayside Marketplace
Travel Tips: Based on our experience, plan for at least 2 to 3 hours at Frost Science to fully enjoy the exhibits (and to catch a scheduled planetarium show without rushing).If you’re visiting with kids, you’ll appreciate that the museum is very stroller-friendly and packed with interactive stations that keep young ones engaged. Lockers are available near the entrance, which came in handy for us to store backpacks – traveling light inside will make your visit more comfortable. Photography is allowed (for personal use), so feel free to snap some memories with the colorful exhibits or the dramatic aquarium backdrop. However, the planetarium show is best enjoyed without distractions, so we kept our phones tucked away during that.
In terms of accessibility and convenience, getting there is easy: we’re happy to report that public transit (the Metromover’s Museum Park station) drops you off practically at the museum’s doorstep, and there’s an on-site parking garage if you drive. The museum’s staff were friendly and knowledgeable – during our tour, we asked a few science questions and the guides enthusiastically shared extra insights. That kind of passion really elevates the visit. We always wanna squeeze in as much as possible when traveling, but remember to pace yourself. Frost Science has a way of igniting your curiosity, so it’s worth savoring each exhibit rather than rushing through. If you have extra time afterward, consider catching the sunset by the bay or checking out another nearby attraction like the Miami Seaquarium or the historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (a short drive away) later in your trip.
All in all, the Miami Frost Museum of Science and Planetarium offers a dynamic, enlightening day out for all ages. We left with great memories, a few souvenirs from the Science Store, and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of science – from the sea to the stars. We recommend setting aside a day on your Miami itinerary to experience this fantastic museum. After our visit, we felt not only entertained but genuinely inspired by what we learned. And isn’t that the best kind of travel experience?