How did we get from dinosaurs with feathers to space travel? ✈️🚀 From bird feathers to rocket engines, humanity’s dream of flight has taken us farther than Leonardo da Vinci or even the Wright brothers could have imagined. Over centuries, the evolution of flight has transformed sketches into soaring aircraft and rockets that reach the stars. On National Aviation Day, explore this remarkable journey in Feathers to the Stars, Frost Science’s permanent exhibition tracing flight from evolution to modern space exploration. Plan your adventure: https://lnkd.in/eVndfRH4
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Miami, FL 7,353 followers
A leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science and fueling innovation for the future.
About us
In 1949, The Junior League of Miami's "Project Finding Committee" determined that Dade County's children needed a science museum. The Junior Museum of Miami, a private non-profit organization, was established in 1950 in a house on the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and 26th Street. The Junior Museum expanded so quickly that in 1952 it was forced to move to the Miami Women's Club building on Bayshore Drive. It was then christened the Museum of Science and Natural History. The institution, however, again began outgrowing its new space. By 1960, the first building of the community's new science museum opened its doors. The facility, located on three acres of the historic Vizcaya complex, was built and furnished rent-free by the County. Late 1966 saw the construction of a Space Transit Planetarium which soon became the leading facility of its kind in the world. Its activities now include international television programming. In 1989, the Museum's lease agreement with the County for the Vizcaya site was extended for 99 years. During the last decade, the Museum has expanded to provide space for 4,000 member families, over 250,000 annual visitors, one of the largest summer science camps in the nation (ages 3 to 14) and countless additional exhibits, collections and activities. The yearly operating budget has grown to 2.5 million dollars. Present science education needs in South Florida again require expansion of these facilities. Though the history of the institution can be charted by the growth of its facility, this story is ultimately one of people. For almost 50 years, the Miami Science Museum and Space Transit Planetarium has been nurtured by a legion of tireless volunteers and generous contributors. Their abundance of vision and dedication has rarely been equaled by any other civic group in the city's history. Here, the greatness of the accomplishment can be found.
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 51-200 employees
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- Miami, FL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1949
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- Informal Science Education
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1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132, US
Employees at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
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Matthew Denesuk, Ph.D.
SVP, Chief AI Officer at Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL)
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Lead Graphic Designer at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
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Elizabeth Ricardo
Sr. Director of Marketing and PR
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Co-Founder, Head Strategy & Partnerships at Velocia
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Dr. Gauri Agarwal and #MedCanes ambassador, Ansh Bhatt, visited Frost Science Museum’s AI: More Than Human exhibition. 🧠🤖 From interactive anatomy displays to conversations about AI in medical education, they explored how technology can enhance, but never replace, the human connection in medicine. Catch the exhibition in downtown Miami, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science through September 1. 🌟 Read more about our Office of AI: https://loom.ly/F0nAYkk
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Associate Chair in Psychology @ Florida International University | Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology
Karinna Rodriguez is doing amazing research here at FIU! Using eye tracking, she is discovering how young children solve mental rotation tasks without ever having to ask them. Her results show that we can identify children’s problem solving strategies just by using their eye gaze patterns. Thank you to Analisa Duran and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science for partnering with us for our study. We are indebted to them for allowing us the platform to gather our data with young children and their families. Check out the publication at: https://lnkd.in/ehcjvZM6
New research with FIU Center for Children and Families shows preschoolers use adult-level strategies to solve puzzles, boosting future STEM success. Blocks, puzzles & spatial words like “under” or “around” build these skills long before kindergarten.🧩 Learn more: https://ow.ly/8aye50WGMe3
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This Saturday, August 23, Frost Science invites families to a day of discovery and giving back at our first-ever Family FUNraiser. 🎉🧪🚀 From 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., enjoy exclusive live science shows, hands-on activities, and refreshments on Level 5 of our campus. Each ticket also includes full museum access. Your ticket does more than unlock a day of science—it supports Frost Science’s education, accessibility, and outreach programs while also donating a STEM-filled backpack to Lotus House Women’s Shelter, a local charity helping women and children experiencing homelessness. Join us to learn, explore, and make a difference together. For more information and tickets visit https://lnkd.in/eF9HDKaj The Family FUNraiser is generously sponsored by Royal Caribbean Cruises and UHealth Jackson Children’s Care and is supported by i2K Digital Solutions
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What if we could measure how a child is thinking without asking a single question? In our final AI Corner blog post, "How Kids Think, and What Their Eyes Can Teach Us", FIU PhD candidate Karinna Rodriguez shares how she uses eye-tracking and pupilometry to reveal the mental processes behind children’s problem-solving. From noticing when pupils dilate with cognitive effort to spotting when they stop trying altogether, her findings open new doors for creating better learning environments. Karinna's work reflects the same fascinating intersection of human behavior and technology explored in our special exhibition AI: More Than Human, on view through Monday, September 1. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/et6zSfer
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Tap into your inner genius and experience one of the greatest minds in history. Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius opens Saturday, October 4. Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius was created and produced by Grande Experiences in collaboration with Museo Leonardo Da Vinci Experience in Rome. frostscience.org/davinci #LDV500 #FrostScience #GrandeExperiences #ImmersiveExperience #DigitalArt #BeyondWonder
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Middle and high school educators—bring real-world science and emerging technology into your classroom and help your students win scholarships! Registration is now open for the 2025–2026 Frost Science STEM Challenge, themed “Innovating with Technology to Advance Science.” This year, students will explore how tools like AI, robotics, biotech, and immersive tech can be used to solve real scientific problems. Participating teachers receive a $500 stipend, a free field trip for up to 30 students, access to virtual sessions with museum scientists, and support throughout the challenge. Miami-Dade County Public Schools educators can also earn M-DCPS STE(A)M Designation. The program culminates in a dynamic STEM Challenge Event Day at Frost Science and winning students will win scholarships to Florida public universities. Learn more and register in time to attend the required professional learning experience on September 23: https://lnkd.in/eHAbBr74 #STEMEducation #STEAM #TeacherLeadership #EmergingTech #FrostScience #MiamiEducators
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We’re honored to support this important initiative! Dive into the latest coral reef restoration efforts at our ReeFLorida Symposium, November 18–21, 2025. Connect with changemakers, researchers and educators who are shaping the future of our reef. https://lnkd.in/eakSSbWd
I’m honored to support NOAA’s Next-Generation Coral Restoration initiative and the incredible work of coral scientists and restoration partners across South Florida. This exciting update from NOAA highlights a powerful collaboration led by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science and 10 South Florida partner organizations - including Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Nova Southeastern University, The Florida Aquarium, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Smithsonian Marine Station, The Reef Institute , Reef Renewal USA, Inc, SECORE International, Inc., Biscayne National Park, and AECOM ENVIRONMENT. Together, this team is accelerating coral restoration of Florida’s Coral Reef, sharing new strategies, cutting-edge techniques, and lessons learned from the 2023 bleaching event to grow and outplant corals better prepared for a warming future. 🤝 Collaboration in Action As the team’s Project Manager, I am proud to work with the AECOM team to provide coordination and technical support - aligning efforts across the partners, managing schedules and logistics, and ensuring milestones are met to keep this complex, high-impact effort moving forward. It’s a privilege to work alongside such dedicated scientists and organizations. 🌱 Why It Matters Healthy coral reefs are vital to marine biodiversity, coastal protection, and Florida’s economy - supporting over 71,000 jobs and generating more than $6.3 billion in annual economic impact. Restoring these ecosystems is critical for the environment and the communities that depend on them. Grateful to be part of this important work! Read more from NOAA: https://lnkd.in/eEEAs8sU #AECOM #ProjectManagement #MarineScience #RestorationInnovation
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We were honored to welcome Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and her staff last Friday for a special behind-the-scenes visit. The group enjoyed an immersive museum experience guided by our scientists and education team, with plenty of hands-on learning and engaging Q&A along the way. Our tour included three exciting stops: a deep dive into the future of technology in our special exhibition, AI: More Than Human; a closer look at our coral reef conservation efforts inside the Marine Conservation WetLab; and a journey back in time with our growing fossil collection and resident paleontologist in The Dig. We’re always thrilled to share the wonders of science throughout Miami-Dade County — and this visit was no exception!
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Marketing Communications Project Coordinator - School of Engineering and Technology at Miami Dade College
Last week, we joined nightLAB at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science for their “AI: More Than Humans” exhibit to showcase the power of student innovation at Miami Dade College. EnTec students demonstrated how technology is solving real-world challenges through projects in AI, robotics, data analytics, and other emerging fields, proving that the future is already being built in our classrooms. So proud to be part of a college that empowers the next generation of tech leaders. 💡🤖💙 Thank you to Frost Science for hosting an unforgettable night of tech, creativity, and community! Amy R. Pedro A Santos Acosta DBA James Veard Johannes Quiles Michael Mannino, MA, PhD Jose Fernandez Calvo Zhiqi Zhang, Ph.D., PMP Dr. Ernesto Lee Jazmin Even Dorra Manny Perez #nightLAB #MiamiTech #MDCEnTec #EnTec #FrostScience #MDC #AI