Miami Indoors: Finding Fun Out of the Sun

Children's Museums and Science Centers

For the science minded among you, or people who want to introduce their kids to the joys of science, there is nothing better than a day spent at a modern science center. Science centers and museums showcase the best of science in a fascinating and interactive manner, one that schools and textbooks cannot replicate, and are crucial for developing a scientific curiosity for many of us. 

On the other hand, a trip to the Miami Children's Museum is a fantastic choice for families with young kids on a hot sweltering day. It keeps them indoors in comfortable air conditioned environment, and introduces them to a host of delightful and interactive exhibits and games. 

1) Frost Museum of Science, located at South Miami Avenue, in Miami  (Completely re-done in 2016)
2) Miami Children's Museum, located at MacArthur Causeway, in Miami
3) Gold Coast Railroad Museum, located at SW 152nd Street, in Miami

4) Miami Science Barge, Museum Park Baywalk, Miami

Art Museums

For people and families with an eclectic taste, who prefer artsy activities, Miami Dade presents an impressive line up of arts museums. Whether it is renaissance and baroque art, or contemporary masterpieces, you will discover that museums in Miami Dade have it all covered. These museums would not only introduce you to priceless works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photography, and artifacts, from different time periods but also different cultures and regions all over the world. Whether it is Japanese woodblock prints, Rococo court paintings, African textiles or important art movements across eras, a visit to these museums would make sure that you day out was an educational and culturally enriching experience. 

Here is our curated list of museums in Miami Dade. 

1) Bakehouse Art Complex, located at NW 32nd Street, Miami
2) Lowe Art Museum, located at Stanford Drive, in Coral Gables
3) Bass Museum of Art, located at Park Avenue, in Miami Beach
4) Perez Art Museum, located at Biscayne Boulevard, in Miami
5) Museum of Contemporary Art, located at NE 125th Street, in Miami
6) Rubell Family Collection, located at NW 29th Street, in Miami
7) Frost Art Museum at FIU, located at SW 17th Street, in Miami
8) Art Fusion Galleries, located at North Miami Avenue, in Miami
9) The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, located at NW 27th Street, in Miami
 

Historical Museums

Some people cannot have their fill of history. They are always looking for the curiosities from different time periods, or simply want to learn as much as they can about the past. For history buffs, here's a list of top history museums in Miami Dade County.

1) Casa Bacardi, Cuban History, located at University of Miami
2) HistoryMiami, located at West Flagler Street, Miami
3) Jewish Museum of Florida at FIU, located at Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
4) Wings Over Miami Air Museum, located at Kendall Tamiami Executive Airport

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