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Top Children's Museums in Florida

By Lima, published May 15, 2008
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The top children's museums in Florida have a lot to compete with because the state is loaded with recreation attractions all geared to kids. But what some parents, both tourists and residents, discover is that it can really be a wonderful change of the harried pace that one keeps in amusement parks, to visit the much smaller venue of one of Florida's top children's museum. Most also discover that they can have a great day at a much reduced price.

Children's Science Explorium, Boca Raton, Florida. If you live in or are visiting in the Boca Raton area of Florida and have a child with a real interest in science then you might find that he or she will find a trip to th Children's Science Explorium in Boca Raton a real treat. You might not mind the adventure too much yourself. Even though the word "children" is used in the title of this attraction, the subject matter here is in no way childish. Science is very much what this museum is about and its features are intended for school age children. If you are looking for the children's museum with the bubble and art rooms you may have to continue your search.

So what will you find at the Children's Science Explorium at Boca Raton, Florida? Lots of hands on exhibits that help kids to better understand the application of science principles to everyday living. That's why this children's museum is for kids 5- 12 years of age. There is still plenty for kids to do, touch, count, measure, view and even play with but you need to know that science rules at the Explorium. What many parents find is a place to share with their kids in a whole new way, that makes kids feel grown up and parents feel a little closer to their kids. Not a bad deal.

The Explorium is part of a larger expanse called Sugar Sand Park that also includes a Carousel kids can ride for $1 if you chose. The Explorium itself is free of charge. Monday - Friday it is opened 9 a.m. -6 p.m. and on weekends and holidays it is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. With all the attractions that cause you to reach deep into your wallet, it's nice to have an interesting, accessible museum for kids that is offered free of charge.

Takeaways
  • Cities as distinct as Boca Raton, Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL all have a children's museum
  • The Boca museum is chiefly a science museum and not for toddlers but great for 5-12 year olds
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