MOAS - Museum of Arts and Sciences
MOAS - Museum of Arts and Sciences
MOAS - Museum of Arts and Sciences
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. The area's largest museum, MOAS is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve, the 100,000 square foot facility is host to over 30,000 objects including the Dow Gallery of American Art, one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast, the Schulte Gallery of Chinese Art, the Bouchelle Collection and Gallery of Decorative Arts, the largest and most comprehensive collection in the South, and the Root Family Museum featuring restored railroad cars, antique automobiles and the largest collection of Coca-Cola(R) memorabilia in Florida. The Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building exhibits thousands of objects from many donors which are owned by the Museum, while the Linda and Williams Children's Museum presents an interactive experience for children. A new state-of-the-art planetarium and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art showcasing the largest collection of Florida-based art in the world, rounds out areas to explore inside the Museum of Arts & Sciences. The Museum's new West Wing will open to the public on October 30, 2015. The West Wing contains the Gillespy Gallery of Sub-Saharan African artifacts, the Cuban Foundation Museum showcasing one of the most significant collections of Cuban paintings in the United States, and a prehistory of Florida gallery, featuring Florida's Giant Ground Sloth skeleton.
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1952ja
Massachusetts130 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Great visit. We had a wonderful time visiting this museum, so much so that we became members. Entrance fee is waived the first Tuesday of the month, I recommend the visit. We look forward to going back often during the upcoming year.
Written February 22, 2024
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Rhino2525
Daytona Beach, FL3,140 contributions
Jun 2021
My wife and I are still relatively new to Daytona Beach and decided to check out this museum today as they offer residents free admission on the first Tuesday of each month. We spent about 1.5 hours and only saw about 1/4 of the entire museum as it is deceptively large with many rooms and many collections including serval changing exhibits. It has a large 'hands-on' children section of the museum that we will definitely take our grandkids to and a planetarium (but the shows were all in the afternoons and we were there in the morning when it opened so we will come back in the afternoon to check-out). We have been to many museums world-wide and were really impressed to have such a nice hidden gem right where we live.
Written June 1, 2021
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bazbaz65
Jacksonville, FL81 contributions
Feb 2021
This was one of our favorite outings during a recent weekend getaway. Most of Daytona doesn't seem to think COVID exists. Our visit to the museum made us feel so comfortable. It might not be booming business days for them but it's the perfect time to check things out! Limited to 25% capacity and people actually wearing masks! We enjoyed the exhibits and decided to switch to an annual pass by the time we left as we know we'll be back. The lady at the front desk was very friendly as well. Nice 20-minute break to catch the Planetarium show as well. Can't wait to return.
Written February 22, 2021
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Laurieuhoo
Washington, IL236 contributions
Oct 2020
Hubby and I visited a Monday morning and found this place to be really lovely and nicely laid out. There was a nice variety of art, as well as interesting collections and exhibits. We really enjoyed the variety! The place is spacious, well maintained, and has several benches for absorbing the art or just relaxing before moving onto another exhibit. The general admission includes one planetarium show, which was also very enjoyable. We felt the admission fee was fair. One thing I will mention is that it was pretty chilly in there, so you may wish to take a sweater or light jacket.
Written October 23, 2020
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JamesSchroer
Port Orange, FL188 contributions
Dec 2022
Very interesting place. Great variety of things. Some art, some history, some science. The planetarium was small but very nice. You could spend a short time there or all day as there is a lot to read and look at. They have special days for locals and Bank of America card holders that can get you in for cheap or free (I cannot remember what they said exactly).
Written December 24, 2022
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Lorna B.
Bechtelsville, PA884 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited this museum at the end of December 2019 and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the galleries here. There was a wide variety of interesting things to view, including American decorative arts and furnishings, Chinese and Micronesia artwork, African artifacts, and more. One small exhibit featured beautiful decorative fans; getting to view them up close allowed us to appreciate their intricate designs. The “Visible Storage” room contained numerous shelves full of items from their collections not currently on active display—what a great idea! (I am always curious about the items I don’t get to see when I visit museums with large collections.) The Coca-Cola artifacts were fun to see (so many different style Coke bottles!).
Throughout the various galleries, there was very informative and educational signage about the exhibit contents, which raised the level of curation here and enhanced my experience. (We were quite surprised to find a museum of this caliber in a beach town like Daytona Beach!)
We did not view a planetarium show or explore the outdoor areas (the weather was not conducive), but we did make a stop at the separate art museum on their campus (reviewed separately).
All in all, we spent 90 minutes here exploring all the galleries. We really enjoyed the variety of artwork and artifacts on view in this nice-sized museum. Our admission was free through our NARM membership; there was plentiful free parking.
Throughout the various galleries, there was very informative and educational signage about the exhibit contents, which raised the level of curation here and enhanced my experience. (We were quite surprised to find a museum of this caliber in a beach town like Daytona Beach!)
We did not view a planetarium show or explore the outdoor areas (the weather was not conducive), but we did make a stop at the separate art museum on their campus (reviewed separately).
All in all, we spent 90 minutes here exploring all the galleries. We really enjoyed the variety of artwork and artifacts on view in this nice-sized museum. Our admission was free through our NARM membership; there was plentiful free parking.
Written January 25, 2020
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creativekristy
Worthington, MN185 contributions
May 2022 • Family
1st visit. Was very shocked. Was pretty good. We went for the planetarium, and the art and kids museum was nice. My husband was not into the art but he liked it. My daughter is a teen and enjoyed it. We missed the Andy Warhol traveling art show (time to meet family). We would go back. I would recommend getting the combo ticket so you can see the fine art museum next door. I also recommend coming early, see the first show, the walk around after and buy 2nd show to the planetarium. See two shows if timed right and we’ll worth it.
Written May 30, 2022
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CindyCindy500
Bradenton, FL7 contributions
Dec 2022
Outstanding group of Museums. Plan on spending the day. The art museum covering pictures of Florida from well known artists over the late 1800s to present with excellent signage for the artist and about the painting.
The science part covered a great exhibit on the Root family covering some vehicles, including formula one type race cars, two observation train cars, a teddy bear exhibit and early Coca Cola machines and point of sale equipment.
There is a children's museum, furniture display and finally a planetarium. All well done and worth a visit or more.
The science part covered a great exhibit on the Root family covering some vehicles, including formula one type race cars, two observation train cars, a teddy bear exhibit and early Coca Cola machines and point of sale equipment.
There is a children's museum, furniture display and finally a planetarium. All well done and worth a visit or more.
Written December 11, 2022
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Where-2-go-4-help
West Palm Beach, FL1,504 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Fabulous museum & planetarium (included with admission). They have two full sized train cars. It's decor is like you're in a subway station. You can take as many selfies and photos as you like. In fact, they encourage it.
They have many large rooms to explore. I don't want to spoil the experience. Some include: a Coke-cola room, a doll room, turn of the century drug store & diner setup, children's hands-on touch room, visual experience room, many types of antique furniture and glassware to see and enjoy.. (Don't worry it's behind plexiglass, safe for the little-ones) (That's enough for now) I don't want to spoil the rest.
There's a little area out the museum the little ones can make music and a nature trail to explore.
There's a gift shop. Really good prices and discounts.
They have many large rooms to explore. I don't want to spoil the experience. Some include: a Coke-cola room, a doll room, turn of the century drug store & diner setup, children's hands-on touch room, visual experience room, many types of antique furniture and glassware to see and enjoy.. (Don't worry it's behind plexiglass, safe for the little-ones) (That's enough for now) I don't want to spoil the rest.
There's a little area out the museum the little ones can make music and a nature trail to explore.
There's a gift shop. Really good prices and discounts.
Written May 6, 2022
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Pat B
Ocala, FL103 contributions
Jul 2021
a large and eclectic museum with a wide variety of art on display, as well as a "coca-cola" collection, antique weapons and visual storage. The planetarium shows are hourly and very good. A blue star museum, free to veterans and military members.
Written July 29, 2021
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Is there a pet kennel in the immediate area?
Written February 26, 2019
Approximately 3.5 miles from the museum is Dogtona Beach Pet Resort on Mason AV. The last time I was there it was spotless.
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Written February 27, 2019
we easily spent 2 -3 hours. There is a lot to see. And if you go to the Planetarium exhibit, it is really cool, but they only have it certain times of the day.
Written April 24, 2019
Hi, what is the admission price for adults (Senior)?
Written January 9, 2016
We stay at Casa del Mar. It is part of a timeshare but they also rent rooms out to the public. It is right on the beach with underground parking. I had a great time there.
Written November 7, 2015
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