1 / 3Museum of Discovery and Science
📍 South Fort Lauderdale, FL
Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale features Florida Ecoscapes with live animals, a Makerspace, 7D and HoloTheaters, IMAX on South Florida's largest screen, daily Panther Prowl and Animal Encounter shows, and a KaBoom!
This is an excellent destination for families and children, offering enough entertainment to fill an entire day. While the costs can certainly add up, especially for larger families, the experience is overall fantastic and well worth the trip.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children ages 2 through 12 who want a structured, activity-dense day. Daily live animal encounters and scheduled theater shows give the visit natural anchor points. Older kids and teens engage with the Makerspace and IMAX programming. Arrive early — staff begin closing announcements well before the official end time.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Evelyn Smith
“This is an excellent destination for families and children, offering enough entertainment to fill an entire day. While the costs can certainly add up, especially for larger families, the experience is overall fantastic and well worth the trip.”
Jasmin Ramos
“My kid loves this museum”
Gleb Dy
“Great museum! Lots of things to see. A lot of activities and places for kids! However, one thing that was annoying is an employee yelling on the whole museum every 30 seconds ~10-1 minutes before closing. There is a “Governmental Central Parking Garage” parking nearby, walking distance to the museum, which was $10 flat for the first 10 hours.”
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Overview
This Fort Lauderdale science museum spans multiple floors with hands-on exhibits, daily live programming, and theater experiences. Daily highlights include Animal Encounters, the Panther Prowl demonstration, and Science Bytes. Weekend programming adds the KaBoom! show and a Shark Cart. The Makerspace operates Monday through Saturday. The venue houses South Florida's largest IMAX screen. A 7D Theater and HoloTheater add immersive show options.
