After nearly five years of construction and near catastrophic funding woes, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 8 at its new home in downtown Miami's Museum Park.
The 250,000-square-foot facility combines a planetarium, aquarium and science museum on one campus.
"The technology, engineering and sustainability features found throughout the museum rival those on a global stage and will inspire and motivate generations to come," said Frank Steslow, Frost Science president. "Our goal is that Frost Science will be an international destination and vibrant educational space that encourages curiosity and investigation."
The museum is putting the finishing touches on the four buildings and exhibitions where guests can learn about the core science behind living systems; the solar system and known universe; the physics of flight; light and lasers; the biology of the human body and mind; and much more.
The museum will be open 365 days a year. Visitors are encouraged to buy advance tickets online to ensure admission and avoid sellouts and long lines. Admission is $28 for adults (age 12 and older) and $20 for children ages 3 to 11.