Frost Science Museum
If you’ve read my post about the Perez Art Museum, you should already know how I feel about museums. I won’t give too much information about my visit to The Frost Museum of Science, neither did I post every single picture from my trip because I don’t want to ruin your trip there. That would be like telling you which character dies in Game of Thrones before you get to see the episode. But I am able to supply enough info that would at least get you a little more interested in going if you haven’t already been.
I started my visit by going to the Planetarium for a short, informative film. The setup of it was pretty cool. It was amazing actually. The screen projections make you feel as though you're completely surrounded and it's truly memorable. The films they offer are highly informative and you’ll receive a ticket to the scheduled show of your choice when you buy your General Admission ticket. You get to choose from about 3 or 4 different films depending on the day. There were so many aquariums, fish, sharks, snakes, jellyfish and twice as many spots to take your cool snapchat pics to let everyone know you went to the museum. They have sections dedicated to space travel, dinosaurs, sea life, reptiles, birds, and so much more. Also, they have eels here. Let’s take a second to make a big deal out of this.
Although this moment only lasted a few minutes, I think one of the most memorable moments from my visit here was touching the Eels. It’s such a simple and pure act, but somehow it gets your adrenaline going a little bit if you’ve never done it before. Let's not forget that these animals could kill you with their stingers and the Museum still encourages you touch them. With that being said, Touch. The. Eels. Don’t be boring. TOUCH. IT. Is this peer pressure? Yes. But in a healthy way, because I care about you. If this is something that scares you a little, then this is something you should definitely consider. Once you're there, I promise you’ll understand why this paragraph was necessary.
As far as food goes, I got shrimp tacos. It was tasty!! But $9. That’s steep for 3 small tacos. All of the food prices are a bit much for the average person or family tbh. The price is also the reason I suggest going on a full stomach. I could taste the flavors throughout the taco so that’s a plus. But we’re not gonna focus too much on the food since this post is geared more towards a day at the museum and not the food which is a small portion of the experience here as a whole.
Things to keep in mind before your visit!
First and Foremost: This is an investment of time, energy, money, and so much more. There are 5 levels of fun with more knowledge than you can handle. In fact I don’t think I’d be able to read every single sign in every exhibit without reprogramming my entire existence to only think about science.
Secondly: Go. On. A. FULL. Stomach. You need a ton of energy if you’re going to be on your feet for a few hours. This really isn't even a recommendation, it’s a demand because I care about your health and well being. Also, having enough energy will only provide you with a more quality experience. You need to pull up to the Science Museum with the same energy you would if you were going to a theme park for the day cuz you’ll be partially dead when you leave here.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the Frost Science Museum and I plan on going back. I highly recommend visiting!!
Price: For what they have to offer, the prices makes sense. Tickets are $28 dollars, but if you’re a student, Miami-Dade resident, or Active U.S. Military, you’ll receive a discount. So parking…..if you park in the garage, you will be paying around $25 for just 3 hours. Insane. You can try to park on the street for cheaper, but it’s still Miami so, good luck. Just be ready to sacrifice a small child in order to be able to pay for parking.
Occasion: When you’re in the mood to learn something new and you have time to invest in a trip here, definitely plan a visit! I thought I would only be there an hour and a half. Guess again, a whole 3 hours. So, again, time is definitely important when planning your trip!
Dress Code: BE COMFORTABLE. If I could type that exact statement a million times without ruining the credibility of this site, I would. When I went, I dressed kinda cute (AS USUAL) and the most comfortable thing about my outfit were my sneakers. Terrible idea. I did it wrong, plz learn from my mistakes. Your entire outfit needs to be to be the definition of comfort. Especially if it’s on a hot Miami day (because you might break a sweat) And 98% of the days in Miami are either hot or humid so dress accordingly. This isn't even a matter of opinion, ya girl is trying to warn you. Take heed.
