Hotels near Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

The Frost Science museum is downtown Miami's hands-on science complex, combining an aquarium, a full-dome planetarium and interactive exhibition halls in one bayfront campus. Its centrepiece is the Gulf Stream Aquarium, a 500,000-gallon cone-shaped tank you can view from above and below, home to sharks, rays and mahi-mahi.

The exhibits range from human-body science to Florida ecosystems and feathered dinosaurs, while the planetarium runs immersive shows under a 67-foot dome. It is the most reliable family attraction in the city and an easy pairing with the Perez Art Museum next door at Museum Park.

Pro Tip: Book online for a small saving and to lock in a planetarium show time, since the best slots sell out at weekends. Families should head straight for the aquarium first thing, then combine the visit with PAMM next door to make the most of the free Metromover stop.