Miami Children's Museum

Location:  980 McArthur Causeway, Miami

Hours: Open daily from 10am to 6pm
Admission:  Adults and children $10, MCM members and children under 12-months FREE.  Parking is $1 per hour

Overview

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.

Exhibits

Castle of Dreams
Climb through a two-story sandcastle and see sands from around the world.

Bank
Walk through a six-foot piggy bank, design your own bills, and learn how to save, spend and earn money.

Health & Wellness Center
Discover how healthy habits such as good nutrition and exercise keep our minds and bodies fit.

Pet Central
Learn how pets should be cared for at home and at the vet clinic. You can even pick the perfect pet for your family.

Safety Zone
See what life is like for real-life heroes. Dress in costume, cruise on a police motorcycle or steer a fire truck to the rescue.

Supermarket
Join the express line to fun. Harvest your favorite Florida fruits and shop for ingredients to make a delicacy from one of Miami’s diverse neighborhoods.

Television Studio
Ever dreamed of being on TV? Become a camera operator, news anchor or weather reporter.

Meet Miami
Imagine living in a different neighborhood or time period as you explore Miami’s different cultures.

The Sea and Me
Dive into a sea of wonder in this gallery especially for children under five years of age. Enjoy water play and marvel at the wall of bubbles.

Ocean Odyssey
Investigate the mysteries of the deep and take a look inside our 900-gallon marine tank.

Everglades Park
Explore the Everglades, discover where an alligator lives and soar like an Osprey.

Ports of Call: Brazil
From city life to Carnival to the Amazon, experience Brazilian culture, food, clothing, home life and celebrations.

Port of Miami
Find out what happens at a port from importing and exporting products to operating a gantry crane.

Cruise Ship
Come aboard and investigate all the different activities on a cruise from navigating the ship to limbo dancing.

All About Art
Use art tools and techniques to interpret the world in unique ways, just like an artist.

World Music Studio
Tune in to instruments and music styles from different cultures, and spend time a recording studio.

Use Miami kids and make Miami fun for the kids...and you!