Children's Museums
The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History
📍 10300 Forest Hill Blvd Suite 172, Wellington, FL 33414🕐 Hours
| Monday | 12–7:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages, dinosaur and fossil enthusiasts
- Highlights
- Only actual dinosaur skeleton in southern Florida, Ice Age fossils, museum replicas
- Admission
- Adults $8, Children 3-12 $5
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 12-7:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-7:30pm, Sun 11am-6pm
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a real Triceratops skeleton (Cheryll the Triceratops) as a centerpiece exhibit, making it a notable paleontological artifact for a regional natural history museum
- Operating a major expansion opening Summer 2026 that will add an Evolution of the Horse exhibit and T. rex replica, doubling the museum's planned exhibit offerings
- Maintains an Expedition Ice Age exhibit featuring Ice Age megafauna including mammoths, mastodons, giant sloths, and saber-toothed cats, representing a specialized paleontological collection
- Offers hands-on interactive experiences including fossil handling and fossil digging activities as part of regular museum programming, distinguishing it as an interactive learning venue
💬 What Visitors Say
- Use Groupon coupons for significant savings on group visits (one reviewer saved substantially for a group of 12), making it an affordable option for birthday parties and school groups
- Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before closing to fully experience the interactive exhibits, including hands-on fossil handling and fossil digging activities
- Park on the Dillard's/JCPenney side of Mall at Wellington Green and use the food court entrance on the east side for easier access to the museum
- Request a guided tour from the knowledgeable staff (highly praised in reviews) to get the most informative and engaging experience with the fossil and dinosaur collections
- Visit during interactive Thursday Storytime (1-2 pm) or special events like Dino Night Drop In and Science Workshops for hands-on learning experiences beyond standard museum exploration
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