Miami Children's Museum

Address:980 MacArthur Cswy
Miami, Florida
Tel: (305) 373-5437

Arrange your finances at a miniature, kids-only bank and shop at the local supermarket! With 12 galleries, a 200-seat auditorium, classrooms, a gift shop and a parent/teacher resource center, this brand new, state of the art children's museum is a must visit that you are sure to enjoy!

The Miami Children's Museum opened its new building in 2003 and has a mission of enriching kids and instilling a love of learning through its creative exhibits, such as its re-creation of an NBC television studio, a Carnival cruise ship and even a port stop in a re-created Brazil. Other cool permanent exhibits here include the Castle of Dreams - a two-story sandcastle that kids can explore, a Health & Wellness Center - where families can learn the benefits of good nutrition and exercise. and Pet Central - which teaches kids how to care for pets. The museum also features Mt. Michimu, a rock-climbing exhibit that allows kids to climb indoors; one-climb and all-day passes are available. The Miami Children's Museum also offers classes, camps and even a film program for kids.

When you're ready for a snack break, stop in at the Subway restaurant to re-fuel. To get here from north or south: Take I-95 northbound or southbound. Exit at I-395/MacArthur Causeway and then exit at Watson Island and follow the road to the museum.

The Miami Children's Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. The Miami Children's Museum is a non-profit educational institution, which meets the needs of all children in our multicultural community. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The museum offers interactive exhibits, programs, and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.