Children's Museums
Sandoway Discovery Center
📍 142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–4 PM |
| Thursday | 12–4 PM |
| Friday | 12–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 12–4 PM |
About Sandoway Discovery Center
Interactive nature programs & exhibits. Established nature center in a 1936 beachfront house with shark/stingray feedings, exhibits & tours. Housed in a historic 1936 beachfront oceanfront house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, making it a notable historic preservation example in Delray Beach. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 866 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Shark and stingray feeding, coral reef tanks, animal encounters, touch tanks
- Admission
- $10 per person (ages 3+)
- Location
- Oceanfront in Delray Beach, Florida
💡 Did You Know?
- Housed in a historic 1936 beachfront oceanfront house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, making it a notable historic preservation example in Delray Beach
- Features interactive shark and stingray feeding programs offered daily (Tue-Sun at 1pm, with additional Saturday 11am session), allowing visitors hands-on engagement with these marine predators
- Operates an animal adoption program, positioning itself not just as an educational exhibit space but as an active wildlife welfare organization
- Closes until noon on weekdays to accommodate school group visits, demonstrating significant integration with regional educational institutions
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan your visit after 12pm on weekdays to avoid school groups and enjoy a less crowded experience, or arrive right at noon if you want a quieter weekday visit
- Don't miss the scheduled feeding times: shark and stingray feeding at 1pm, aquarium feeding at 2pm, and animal encounter programs at 3pm - these are the highlight interactive experiences mentioned repeatedly in reviews
- A Family membership at $50/year pays for itself in just 5 visits at $10 per person, making it excellent value for families with multiple children planning repeat visits
- The invertebrate touch tank opens at specific times (12:30pm and 2:30pm) - plan to arrive by these times if hands-on interaction with starfish and other invertebrates is important to your visit
- Buy tickets online before arriving to save time, and note that parking is limited to 10 spaces on the south side off Ingraham Ave - arrive early or carpool to secure parking
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