gold coast railroad musEum
12450 SW 152nd St. (Metrozoo entrance), Miami, FL 33177
Tel: 305/253-0063
Houses a collection of historic railroad cars and memorabilia.
The permanent exhibit, the presidential Pullman car
Ferdinand Magellan, was used by former presidents
Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower and Reagan. Other features
include the model train exhibit and Thomas the Tank Engine
tables for children. Group discounts available. Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday until 4 p.m. Adults $5, children (under 12) $3. Train rides available Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. for an additional $2 admission fee.
historical musEum oF southErn Florida
101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305/375-1492
Explore 10,000 years of South Florida and Caribbean
history through the museum’s permanent exhibition,
Tropical Dreams. Enjoy several changing exhibitions and
educational programs throughout the year. In addition, the
museum houses the Research Center, a non-circulating
library with more than a million photographs and archives
open to museum visitors. Group discounts available. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays until 9 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Adults $5, children (6-12) $2, children (under 6) and HMSF members free.
JEwish musEum oF Florida
301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305/672-5044
Housed in a historic Art Deco former Orthodox synagogue,
built in 1936 and listed on the U.S. National Register of
Historic Places, the building features 80 stained glass
windows and a moorish copper dome. Enjoy Timeline wall of
Jewish history and films. The core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish
Life in Florida, includes more than 500 photos and artifacts
that depict the Florida Jewish experience since 1763. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Mondays and civil and Jewish holidays. Adults $6, seniors and students $5, families $12, members and children under 6 and Saturdays are free.
miami childrEn’s museum
980 MacArthur Cswy., Miami, FL 33132
Tel: 305/373-5437
This Museum combines fun, educational programs with
interactive exhibits. Features 14 galleries with permanent
and traveling exhibits, early childhood programming, parent
resource center, performances, activities in a 200-seat
auditorium, KidSmart and an educational gift shop.
Hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits and programs. Admission is $10. The
parking rate is $1 per hour, seven days a week.
miami sciEncE musEum
3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129
Tel: 305/646-4200 Planetarium: 305/646-4420
Features national traveling exhibitions, a Wildlife Center with
rare birds of prey and reptiles, and fascinating Planetarium
shows. Live science demonstrations and theater shows
daily. Museum store on-site. Centrally located via U.S.
Highway 1 and Metrorail (Vizcaya Station). Laser shows
every first Friday of the month. Group discounts available. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Box Office closes at 5 p.m. Adults $17, seniors (62+) and students $15, children (3-12), $11, Children under 3 - Free, Members $5, Members under 13 & Seniors (62+) $4, Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
wings ovEr miami musEum
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
14710 SW 128th St., Miami, FL 33196
Tel: 305/233-5197
This aviation museum and educational center is alive with
classic aircraft and flying war-birds. Military memorabilia
from World War II and forward is on display. The gift shop
features model kits, aviation prints, videos, and T-shirts/
clothing for adults and children. Special events are
scheduled during the year. Exhibits include aircraft from
World War II to today. Open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $10, seniors $7, children $6.