Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium
Published On: Jan 08, 2007

3280 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, Florida
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Admission included with the Go Miami Card

Since the mid 1960's the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium has delighted and educated visitors of all  ages about the magnificence of science and the Universe.

Current Exhibits
A variety of fascinating exhibits are currently being showcased at the planetarium. The newest addition is "The Science of Aliens". Discover alien worlds and the scientific possibility of alien life forms. You can even send a letter to an alien as well.  "The Cell Gallery: Your Inner Beauty" explores the world of cell biology. See microscopic photographs of real life cells and learn of their intricate functionality.  "Newton's Notions" teaches visitors about the laws of motion and how it impacts space, the planets and our everyday lives.

Wildlife Center
Home to various birds of prey, the Wildlife Center focuses on rehabilitating animals that are unable to return to the wild. Some of the resident owls have even appeared in a feature film called "Hoot."

Planetarium
Experience naked-eye astronomy at the Jack Horkheimer Star Gazer on a giant 65 foot screen. Or, check out the Space Transit Planetarium with a projector that can display images of the planets and stars at any given point during the year. Also on location is a pair of powerful telescopes. On the first Friday of each month visitors can observe the cosmos. On a clear night you can even see the rings of Saturn!