Have a young scientist at home who enjoys being curious and experimenting with the world around them? Here are four science museums within about an hour's drive of Orlando. These are also a great option when it's raining or you need an indoor place to go.
Be sure to check out the Museums For All program for accessibility information.
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- Great Explorations Children's Museum:
- Location: 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
- Phone: (727) 821-8992
- Details: Great Explorations Children's Museum offers a variety of exhibits and activities for children to explore science, art, and early childhood education.
- Website: Great Explorations Children's Museum
- Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI):
- Location: 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
- Phone: (813) 987-6000
- Details: MOSI is a science and technology museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and a children's science center.
- Website: Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
- The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature:
- Location: 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Phone: (941) 746-4131
- Details: The Bishop Museum features exhibits on natural history, astronomy, and marine life, with a focus on interactive learning.
- Website: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
- Orlando Science Center:
- Location: 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Phone: (407) 514-2000
- Details: The Orlando Science Center offers interactive exhibits, live science demonstrations, and engaging educational programs for children. It covers various science-related topics.
- Website: Orlando Science Center
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