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The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1959, the goal of the organization is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits and engaging community-based camps and events.
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The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1959, the goal of the organization is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits and engaging community-based camps and events.
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A Captivating Day of Exploration and Fun at Cox Science Center and Aquarium If you're looking for an educational and entertaining outing for the whole family, look no further than Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. Our recent visit to this remarkable facility left us thoroughly impressed and excited to share our experience. Upon entering the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, we were greeted by a vibrant atmosphere filled with an array of exhibits and activities. The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the traveling exhibit, "The Mind Bender Mansion." This unique and engaging experience challenged visitors, both young and old, with critical thinking puzzles and problem-solving games. The kids' faces lit up as they enthusiastically tackled each mind-bending challenge. Upon completion of the exhibit, they were rewarded with personalized certificates, adding an extra sense of accomplishment to their day. Beyond the captivating "Mind Bender Mansion," the Cox Science Center and Aquarium provided numerous opportunities for family bonding and entertainment. We ventured into the mini-golf area, which offered a delightful diversion for everyone. The inclusion of a splash pad was a masterstroke, especially during these hot summer days. The kids had an absolute blast splashing around, and it was a perfect way to cool off after exploring the various outdoor exhibits. Feeling hungry after a day of discovery and fun, we headed to the mini restaurant within the facility. While it may be "mini," the selection of snacks and refreshments was surprisingly diverse and satisfying. From quick bites to refreshing drinks, we found just what we needed to recharge our energy for more adventures inside. We timed our day according to the activities schedule from the front desk. Be sure to grab one to enjoy the extras. We got to make shark tooth necklaces and watched the aquarium animal encounter. One of the standout features of Cox Science Center and Aquarium was its commitment to providing an interactive and hands-on learning experience. Throughout the facility, there were knowledgeable staff members ready to answer questions and engage visitors in insightful discussions about marine life, scientific concepts, and the wonders of the natural world. This emphasis on education made the visit not only enjoyable but also enriching. In conclusion, our trip to Cox Science Center and Aquarium was an absolute delight. The "Mind Bender Mansion" exhibit was a highlight that encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and rewarding way. The mini-golf course, splash pad, and mini restaurant added a great deal of variety to the experience, ensuring that visitors of all ages had something to enjoy. With its dedication to interactive learning and family-friendly activities, Cox Science Center and Aquarium is undeniably a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike. We can't wait to return for another day of exploration and excitement! @kidsinflorida ig fbgroup: Things to do in Florida with kids #coxsciencecenter #mindbendermansion
MayaMaya
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I am not a museum lover and I never intentionally plan on going to a museum, but this time my destiny took me to this place. And I have to confess I loved it! It was a fun and different enjoyable experience. This museum is not only for children but also for adults. Entering the museum, an aquarium exhibiting different types of marine animals welcomes you first. Inside, the museum has different areas where you can find different interactive exhibitions on science, technology, physics, and chemistry. The museum has a small cafeteria in the back where you can buy snacks. There is also an outdoor mini-golf course, water park for the kids, science trail, and a garden with dinosaur statues. This is a great place to share with your children or just go with your partner to have some fun in interactive learning exhibitions. Now let’s talk about tickets. This museum is not free but thanks to Bank of America with its new “Museum on us” program, we were able to visit this place without having to pay anything. It is a program that allows you to enter some selected museums for free only for the first weekend of each month. So if you already have a Bank of America account, take advantage and have fun for free. If you are looking to spend some time in West Palm Beach, this place is a great option. Follow me. Instagram @hoppincities Facebook: @hoppincities Twitter: @citieshoppin hoppincities.com
Mary LeyzeagaMary Leyzeaga
30
Last Saturday my wife and I went to the museum, mainly with the intention that she could see part of the exhibition bodies, which by chance we found out that it was being exhibited in this museum, we traveled from Miami to see it, when we arrived at the The museum pleasantly surprised us by the tyrannosaurus that they have at the entrance with the mask on, we really liked this concept, when we entered the joy it was not so much, the attention of the people at the front desk, it left us a bad perception They are not very communicative and lack relevant information about the museum. The museum in general is fine, it is small, but well distributed, the aquarium is quite small and summarized, our expectations were higher, since it is called a science museum and an aquarium. But our main annoyance was the exhibition about the human brain, this exhibition is announced outside as new and surprising, but when you are inside nothing is further from reality, it was quite disconcerting, annoying and even uncomfortable, to realize that the vast majority of This exhibition was based on augmented reality, which seemed surprising to us, but no matter how hard we looked, there is no sign, notice or instructions on how to access this technology, we look for information on the walls, the museum's website and by not To be lucky we went to the front desk, since there was no one in another part of the museum to ask a question, our surprise is that the staff does not have any information on how to see this technology, they called for information and did not get a clear answer, Apparently an application was used, they did not know what it was either, so we had to go, without being able to enjoy a good part of the museum, so for this reason we did not I recommend it, we will definitely not go again. El sabado pasado mi esposa y yo fuimos al museo, principalmente con la intension de que ella pudiera ver parte de la expocision bodies, que por casualodad nos enteramos de que estaba siendo exibida en este museo, viajamos desde Miami para poder verla, al llegar al museo nos sorprendio de manera grata el tiranosaurio que tienen en la entrada con la mascara puesta, nos gusto mucho este concepto, ya al entrar la alegria no fue tanta, la atencion de las personas en el front desk, nos dejo de entrada una mala percepcion, son poco comunicativos y carecen de informacion relevante sobre el museo. El museo en general esta bien, es pequeño, pero bien distribuido, el acuario es bastante pequeño y resumido, nuestras espectativas eran mas altas, puesto que se denomina museo de ciencias y acuario. Pero nuestra principal molestia fue la expocion sobre el cerebro humano, dicha expocision esta anunciada afuera como nuevo y sorprendente, pero cuando estas dentro nada esta mas lejos de la realidad, fue bastante desconcertante, molesto y hasta incomodo, darse cuenta que la gran mayoria de esta expocision estaba basada en la realidad aumentada, cosa que nos parecia sorprendente, pero por mas que buscamos, no hay ninguna señal, aviso o instrucciones de como acceder a esta tecnologia, buscamos informacion en las paredes, la pagina web del museo y al no tener suerte fuimos al front desk, ya que no habia en otra parte del museo alguien a quien hacerle una consulta, nuestra sorpresa es que el personal no tiene ninguna informacion sobre como poder ver esa tecnologia, llamaron por informacion y no obtuvieron una respuesta clara, al parecer se usaba una aplicacion, que tampoco sabian cual era, asi que nos tuvimos que ir, sin poder disfrutar de buena parte del museo, asi que por este motivo no lo recomiendo, definitivamente no volveremos a ir.
Roger YanezRoger Yanez
00
This is a wonderful family day spot. It's a fairly small museum but the mini golf and splash area are a nice addition. The outside portion is very interactive as well. The spotlight exhibits are great. I cannot wait for the next one. The human brain installation is very interesting. It's a little pricey. I totally understand that museums need the support though. If you are a Bank of America member then wait for the museum weekend. It totally makes it worth it when you pay for the kids and not the parents. The one star drop is actually for the planetarium. It's only $5 and my daughter really wanted to check it out. I cannot pay for my family for an old large scale projector with soft brightness and contrast and low audio. I would pay a little more for an Imax quality audio and video for those movies. All said, nice excursion, only takes about 2-3 hours to do the whole place even with the mini-golf.
Manu BhatnagarManu Bhatnagar
00
Nice center for kids 3-12. Very clean and modern looking. Several fun exhibits indoors, we saw one around dinosaurs, space exploration, human body, etc. They also have a few hands on areas for kids to use augmented reality, holograms, as well as sand and water activities. The place also has a theater but its small and chairs are plastic office kind. (Pretty spartan) Outdoor they have a playground for kids 4 or younger as well as another area with picnic tables and activities such as a splash zone, mini golf (free), etc Overall you will get 2-3hrs of entertainment which is well worth the price. They have a small cafe but best to bring snacks, drinks and bathing suits to take advantage of all they have to offer. Very limited parking with most having to make their own spaces in gravel. Discounts offered to teachers and military.
Sam ESam E
10
Really enjoyed this place. Great place to visit for the day. My kids loved learning about the aquarium fish and science areas. If it's really hot remember there is a small free splash pad outside by the mini gulf. Great place to cool off. Bring your own bottled water. It is allowed and welcome! If your low income look into "Museums for all" to get in really affordabley. Everyone should be able to enjoy museums and this is a nice one for families. My daughter really enjoyed the free scavenger hunt too. Cute little prizes. Only negative thoughts are they need more trash cans outside or people should just be more considerate and throw it away not on the ground. Go early in the day rather than close to closing. By the time we got there some of the exhibits some of the things were used, gone, or missing.
Lindsey L RauLindsey L Rau
10
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