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Museum of Discovery and Science

401 South West Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-467-6637
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Type: Science Museums, Cinemas
Activities: Leisure education
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits... more » Owner description: There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including the new EcoDiscovery Center. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake. Take a ride to Mars or soar through the skies in an FA-18 cockpit simulator. And immerse yourself in a five-story-high film adventure at the AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. Whether you’re two or 82 visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and enjoy a full day of family fun. « less
Useful Information: Stairs / lift, Bathroom facilities, Activities for older children, Activities for young children, Baby buggy parking, Lockers / storage, Wheelchair access
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Oakland Park, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is an ok museum if you have children, lots of hand on attractions. Otherwise, forget it. I was there 1/2 hour and left. Noisy, children running around and people who worked there seemed bored and not interested with interaction. $12 to park your car. Lines to get into the place and they wanted a lot of information on you... More

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Miami, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Not bad seeing we had a groupon but most the exhibits were not working or missing parts, new exhibit not even setup yet only thing that made it fun were the otters swimming. Really needs a touch up and more exhibits

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Naples, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Looking for something to do with our 6 and 7 year old grandchildren on a couple of days off from school, we explored our various options. We are members of the C'mon museum in Naples (our hometown) but for the most part the museum is geared for the toddler and they have been there several times in the past. Our... More

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My husband and I purchased a Groupon prior to arriving in the Miami area for a week long stay. Since we had visited the area the previous year and experienced may rainy days, we figured that this would be good for a rainy day. However, this year, we experienced beautiful weather the entire week. We spent a full afternoon enjoying... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

It is a big museum and so few things inside. It looks unfinished...it is very interesting to go if you have kids, otherwise, don't bother.

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See 4 more reviews by hcbr83 for Fort Lauderdale
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103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I went to this museum with my two daughters (ages 12 and 14) and they both loved it. There was lots of fun things for them to try out and quite a variety of exhibits. The variety of activities/exhibits means that this museum can appeal to a pretty wide range of ages. We went to this museum a couple of... More

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Tamarac, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Great way to enjoy a couple of hours on a cloudy afternoon. The aquariums with the live rock and corals a exquisite. Quite a variety of nature & science to observe, absorb and enjoy. Take a virtual airboat ride thru the Everglades...very realistic!

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

My 3-year old enjoyed playing with different items and exploring the museum. I agree with the previous posters in that it needs to be updated. There were many exhibits that were not in working order and this was disappointing. If I hadn't purchased and used a Groupon, I would have felt this was extremely overpriced for what was offered.

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Berlin, Germany
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

It was like I walked into a school yard play ground. It may be fun for kids, but for adults it was awful. It's not even any better than a average park with a swing set. The workers too are also unprofessional, hardly awake at the posts they are covering, and really don't seem like they care to be there.... More

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West Hempstead, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

My kids really enjoyed the exhibits and rides although some are a little dated. The IMAX 3D movie was really great. What was annoying was that I showed a $2 off per person coupon to the ticket booth and they refused to accept it. They said it had to be printed out. I showed the ticket person right in the... More

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