Children's Museums
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
📍 2201 Michigan Ave, Cocoa, FL 32926🌐 www.cocoafl.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Brevard-Museum-of-History-and-Natural-Sc-20
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
Exhibits on local history & environment. Museum exploring the area's natural & cultural history, with dioramas & replicas of extinct animals. The museum features the Windover Archeological Exhibit, showcasing artifacts from the Windover Burial Site in Titusville, a significant prehistoric archaeological discovery in Florida. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 466 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- FREE
- Highlights
- Ice Age fossils, Discovery Room rocket capsule, Johnnie Johnson Nature Trails through 22-acre preserve
- Hours
- Thu-Sat 10am-4pm (last admission 3pm)
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features the Windover Archeological Exhibit, showcasing artifacts from the Windover Burial Site in Titusville, a significant prehistoric archaeological discovery in Florida
- Located behind the museum are the Johnnie Johnson Nature Trails, a 22-acre nature preserve with three distinct ecosystems available for visitor exploration
- The museum offers completely free admission with no donations accepted, making it a rare county-operated museum with no revenue collection from visitors
- The Discovery Room features a climb-into rocket capsule with simulated liftoff, providing an interactive space exploration experience designed especially for young children
- The museum displays life-sized replicas of extinct Ice Age megafauna including a mammoth and giant ground sloth, relating to the area's prehistoric landscape from 8,000 years ago
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early and plan to leave by 2:30pm since last admission is 3pm. This timing allows you to experience the main exhibits without feeling rushed, especially if you want to explore the Discovery Room's interactive rocket capsule experience.
- Don't miss the Johnnie Johnson Nature Trails behind the museum—a 22-acre preserve with three different ecosystems. Many visitors focus only on indoor exhibits and skip this outdoor extension, which provides hands-on nature exploration to complement the fossils and artifacts inside.
- Young children should prioritize the Discovery Room with its climb-into rocket capsule for a simulated liftoff experience. This interactive element is consistently highlighted as a favorite for kids and offers engaging, hands-on learning beyond traditional museum displays.
- This free county-operated museum genuinely does not accept donations, so budget your visit accordingly. The free admission model means you can visit multiple times without financial commitment, making it ideal for repeat visits to explore different exhibits in depth.
- Engage with the staff and docents—reviews specifically praise their knowledge and helpfulness about exhibits like the Windover Archeological Exhibit and fossil castings. Ask questions about the mammoth and giant sloth replicas to get deeper context about Florida's Ice Age history.
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