Children's Museums
Creation Discovery Museum
📍 2200 SW 10th St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Columbian Mammoth bones, Ice Age fossils, fossil dig pit, live animals to touch and feed
- Admission
- Free tours, donations welcome
- Hours
- Saturdays 11am-3pm; weekdays by appointment
💡 Did You Know?
- Features Ice Age fossils excavated specifically from Florida, connecting visitors to local prehistoric history rather than distant dig sites
- Operates an outreach program that brings museum experiences directly to schools, homeschool groups, and churches, extending educational reach beyond the physical location
- Offers completely free admission with a donation-welcome model, making paleontology and science education accessible to all economic backgrounds
- Incorporates faith-based science education, explicitly teaching creation and Biblical perspectives alongside fossil evidence and hands-on scientific methods
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book ahead for weekday visits by calling 954-771-1652 - the museum operates by appointment only on weekdays but is open Saturdays 11am-3pm, so plan accordingly based on your schedule flexibility
- Homeschool groups and organizations should take advantage of the museum's excellent group tour coordination - reviewers specifically praised their communication and ability to engage large groups of 25+ children with hands-on activities
- Request a guided tour when visiting - multiple reviews highlight the knowledgeable and passionate staff who significantly enhance the experience by answering questions and providing context about the fossil collection and science exhibits
- The museum is small but highly interactive, so plan for 2-3 hours to fully experience the fossil dig pit, live animal interactions, hands-on science experiments, and exhibits without rushing
- Inquire about the museum's outreach programs that can visit your school, homeschool group, or church if traveling to Deerfield Beach is difficult - this expands access to their educational content
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