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Comprehensive accessibility features including Epilepsy Safe Mode, Visually Impaired Mode, Cognitive Disability Mode, ADHD Friendly Mode, Blindness Mode with screen-reader compatibility (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack), keyboard navigation optimization, font adjustments, color contrast profiles, audio muting, and virtual keyboard support. Committed to WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
Visitor tip
Arrive early to catch the daily Animal Encounters (1 p.m.) and Panther Prowl (2 p.m.) programs, or weekend KaBoom! Show (3 p.m.). These live demonstrations add significant educational value and are included with admission.
Visitor tip
The museum has dedicated amenities for families with young children, including a nursing room, toddler play area with age-appropriate activities (dress-up, kitchen play, ambulance), and a splash pad—making it especially well-suited for children under 5.
About Museum of Discovery and Science
Science exhibits for all ages. Downtown facility offering interactive exhibits for kids & adults, eco-center & giant IMAX theater.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Key Feature
- Largest IMAX movie screen in South Florida
- Highlights
- Interactive STEM labs, animal encounters, 7D theater, HoloTheater
- Accessibility
- Comprehensive accessibility modes and screen-reader support
What visitors say
Very interactive,hands-on museum. We can spend all day here! The museum has areas dedicated to specific topics, such as space, human body, dinosaurs (tiny section), airplanes, architecture, etc. There’s also live animals (snakes,…
My first time visiting this museum with my 2 year old son. There is so many activities to do and they can learn as well. We truly enjoy coming here all the way from Cutler Bay. It was a far drive, but so worth it. We spend over 2-3 hrs…
My kids absolutely loved this place! We showed up at 11 am and left at 2 pm. I really loved seeing the amenities for mothers (nursing room) My oldest really enjoyed the splash pad. He was soaked! My youngest favorite room was the room…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a comprehensive accessibility program with multiple specialized modes including Epilepsy Safe Mode, Visually Impaired Mode, Cognitive Disability Mode, ADHD Friendly Mode, and Blindness Mode with screen-reader compatibility (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack), committed to WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- The aquarium collection includes diverse species such as alligators, turtles, sharks, puffer fish, snakes, and spiders, with live animal encounters featured prominently in daily programming
- The museum operates a high school internship program where students serve as exhibit guides, directly engaging with visitors to share educational information about the animals and exhibits
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