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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. It houses interactive science exhibits and includes an aquarium and planetarium. The center recently underwent a $5M expansion which included the addition of an 10,000 gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic display as well as an interactive Science on a Sphere exhibit. The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (SFSCA) is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits, engaging community-based camps and events. Founded in 1959 and formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum, the new SFSCA features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, Conservation Research Station, brand new Miniature Golf Course (built in 2016), Florida Exhibit Hall and an interactive Everglades Exhibit showcasing the richly diverse ecosystem that the Everglades water-environment supports. The South Florida Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. To learn more visit sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
I am not a museum lover and I never intentionally plan on going to a museum, but this time my destiny took me to this place. And I have to confess I loved it! It was a fun and different enjoyable... Read more
This is clearly a place for kids only. The aquarium is one room and we saw about 12 different, mostly boring fish. The other room is just a hands on display area for kids. Luckily, you get free... Read more
Went there on a free Saturday (Thanks to the BofA Free Museum weekend offer). The place is not far from the highway and there's free parking. There are a few main sections: - Discovery area:... Read more
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
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