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South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is a science & technology museum & planetarium in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is South Florida Science Center and Aquarium?

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium, formerly the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, is a science museum located in West Palm Beach, Florida. Founded in 1959, the goal of the organization is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits and engaging community-based camps and events. Attendance is 310,000 annually. The Cox Center has expanded since its creation and now houses over 50 hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, a 3,000-square-foot aquarium, a miniature golf course, and a rotating exhibit hall that hosts traveling science exhibitions. The Cox Center is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), allowing reciprocal admission benefits at affiliated institutions worldwide. The Cox Center occupies Dreher Park alongside the Palm Beach Zoo and offers deals for entrance into both facilities.

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The record

Museum details

Name
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
West Palm Beach
State
Florida
IMLS Museum ID
8409500913
Coordinates
26.66962, -80.06770
What kind of museum is South Florida Science Center and Aquarium?

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is South Florida Science Center and Aquarium located?

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located in West Palm Beach, Florida at approximately 26.66962, -80.06770. See the map above.

Does South Florida Science Center and Aquarium have a website?

The IMLS record for South Florida Science Center and Aquarium does not list a website.

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