Frost Museum of Science
Downtown's big science museum: a three-level aquarium, planetarium, and hands-on exhibits stacked on Biscayne Bay. I'd send you here with kids in a heartbeat — it's genuinely well done. Without kids, it's a solid rainy-day pick but pricey at around $30 a head, and weekends get stroller-gridlocked by 11am.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 09:30–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$$ |
| Nearest transit | Museum Park Metromover station (free), a 2-minute walk |
| Time needed | 2.5-4 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings right at opening; avoid weekend midday |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.1/10- Value9.1
- Freshness7.5
- Crowd level9.1
- Authenticity7.1
- Accessibility8.5
What locals actually do here
Take the free Metromover instead of parking
Museum Park station is a 2-minute walk from the entrance and the Metromover costs nothing. The museum garage fills up on weekends and the savings pay for lunch.
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Book your planetarium show the moment you walk in
One show is included with admission but slots are timed and the good ones go fast. Reserve first, then build your visit around it — start at the rooftop aquarium level and work down.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much are Frost Science tickets?
- Adult general admission runs up to about $30, with kids 4-11 a few dollars less and under-3s free. Pricing varies by day, so buying online in advance can shave a few bucks off. Admission covers the exhibits, aquarium, and one planetarium show.
- Can you do Frost Science and PAMM in the same day?
- Easily — they're next-door neighbors in Maurice A. Ferré Park sharing the same Metromover stop. Do Frost in the morning when your energy's high, grab lunch, then wind down at PAMM in the afternoon. Thursday's the pro move since PAMM is free after 5pm.
- Where do you park for Frost Science?
- There's a museum parking garage right at 1101 Biscayne Blvd, but it fills on busy weekends and isn't cheap. The smarter move is the free Metromover — Museum Park station drops you practically at the door. Coming from Brickell or downtown, skip driving entirely.
- Is the Frost Science Museum worth it for adults without kids?
- Honestly, it leans family. The aquarium's Gulf Stream tank and the planetarium are legitimately impressive for anyone, but if you're choosing one downtown museum as a kid-free adult, PAMM next door is the better spend. With kids, Frost wins easily.
- What are Frost Science's hours?
- Generally open daily from 9:30am to 6pm, though hours occasionally shift for events — check frostscience.org before you go. Arriving right at opening is the single best crowd-avoidance trick here.
- Is Frost Science good on a rainy day?
- It's one of Miami's best rainy-day options — almost everything is indoors and air-conditioned. Fair warning: every parent in Miami has the same idea, so a rainy Saturday gets packed. Rainy weekday? Perfect.
- How long do you need at Frost Science?
- Plan on 2.5 to 4 hours to do the aquarium, a planetarium show, and the main exhibit floors without rushing. It's laid out top-down — start on the roof-level aquarium and work your way down. Add time if your kids are the press-every-button type.
- Is the planetarium show included with admission?
- Yes, one planetarium show is included with general admission, but you pick a showtime when you arrive and popular slots sell out. Grab your show time first thing at the box office, then explore around it.
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