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BEST MUSEUMS IN MIAMI

Miami's beaches and resorts draw tourists from around the world. However, the bustling city is more than just a subtropical getaway. It is filled with cultural activities, as well. A museum is the perfect place to study art, history, and science at local, national, and international levels. Though there are adult-oriented museums, such as the World Erotic Art Museum (a must-see for true art lovers), many of Miami's fantastic museums provide entertainment and educational opportunities for the whole family to enjoy.

Miami Museum of Science
3280 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
(305) 646-4200

This educational center began as the Junior Museum of Miami in 1950. Its rapid growth required it to move buildings, where it became known as the Museum of Science and Natural History. Growth continued still, and a new museum was built and opened in 1960. Later, after so much success, a Space Transit Planetarium was added onto the museum property.

Today the museum is constantly offering new programs for the public held throughout the week and science camps for kids held during the summer. And it is making plans for yet another change. The museum will be eventually converted into a 200,000 square foot, three-story wonderment, featuring an early learning center for children up to age 7, science theater, aquarium, atrium, and many exhibitions.

MiaSci is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., closing only on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Admission prices vary by age and membership status. Check the web site - http://www.miamisci.org/ - for more details of current and upcoming events.

Lowe Art Museum
1301 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33124
(305) 284-3535

This diverse, cultural center, named for philanthropists, Joe and Emily Lowe, was the first of its kind in Southern Florida. Opening in 1952, the art museum began collecting its 16,000 pieces which, today, focus on Asian, American, Native America, Baroque, and Renaissance art. In 1987, the state of Florida named the Lowe Art Museum a Major Cultural Institution.

Aside from viewing art, various festivals are held throughout the year. Children's art classes offer a chance to study under local artists, and art-related notions may be purchased at the gift shop within the museum. As well, the gallery can be rented in order to hold your own group's special program.

Hours of operation vary depending on the day, however the museum is always closed on Mondays. Admission prices differ by age and membership status. Refer to

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