The Miami Children’s Museum is an interactive nonprofit museum designed to inspire children to learn, play, and create while developing their creative capabilities. If you're planning on visiting Miami with your kids, this is a must-visit destination for plenty of fun and education.

Being a children's museum, the primary audience here is families with children. Typically, the museum caters to kids under the age of 13. Most visitors spend about 2 or 3 hours here, but your visit could last longer if you want to explore everything this museum has to offer.

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Miami Children’s Museum highlights

One of the most impressive aspects of the Miami Children’s Museum is its exhibits. You'll find 14 galleries in total, and they're all interactive and bilingual. Some of these exhibits include a colorful presentation of visual art and color theory, the science of glassware and harmonics, and a music studio.

When you visit this museum, your kids probably won't want to miss out on the Castle of Dreams. This area of the museum is a massive structure styled like a sandcastle with a winding slide and decorative tiles made by local children. Colored glass and luminous sand are implemented throughout the castle's design to make vibrant colors.

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Good to know when visiting Miami Children’s Museum

Before you visit the Miami Children’s Museum, there are a few things to keep in mind. The closest parking lot to the museum is on the east side of the museum. It's operated by the Miami Parking Authority and has fees, but they're fairly low relative to some other parking areas in town.

If you're not driving yourself, you can take public transportation to the museum. Four bus lines can get you right to the museum, including the C, K, M, and S lines. Additionally, visiting the museum on Watson Island will also put you close to the Ichimura Miami Japan Garden.

Miami Children’s Museum

Location: 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132, USA

Open: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm

Phone: +1 305-373-5437

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