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All About Miami Science Museum

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Science is an organized attempt to explain the world around us, but it can be difficult to understand and perhaps a bit boring. The Miami Science Museum makes the world of science come alive, with informative exhibits and entertaining shows providing a great way for children and adults alike to learn about fun new things.

The exhibits at the Miami Science Museum cover fascinating topics ranging from dinosaurs to Isaac Newton. If you have even a passing interest in enormous reptiles, you will certainly enjoy the award-winning The Dinosaurs of China exhibit. With over 14 gigantic dinosaur skeletons assembled, the exhibit is truly jaw-dropping because it gives you a chance to witness the size of the long-extinct animals.

Immersion Theater is a whimsical exhibit that puts you in charge of sophisticated nano-robots in charge of exploring the inside of an infected astronaut’s body and clearing it of harmful viruses. Touch-screen technology makes the exhibit highly interactive and informative as you navigate through human biology, learning about DNA, major organs, and cellular structures.

Get a glimpse of outer space at the fantastic Miami Planetarium or head to the Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey center to learn more about rehabilitating birds that have been found by humans. There are plenty of shows and demos held all throughout the museum every day so there is always something interesting to see.

Ticket prices include entrance to all museum galleries, planetarium shows, and the wildlife center. Members receive free admission, so if you plan to visit the Miami Science Museum often, membership is a good idea. The Miami Science Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, except for Christmas Day and Thanksgiving .The museum is located just north of Coconut Grove, across from Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Are you heading to Miami or do you live in Miami and are you looking for something interesting to do this weekend. If so you should check out the Miami Museum of Science. It is a great family friendly adventure that you will remember.

Popular Tourist Attractions In Miami

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Miami is regarded as one of the most vibrant cities in America. It is full of tall magnificent buildings towering up into the sky, while along side are nestled much smaller modest buildings reflecting the architecture of an earlier generation. Miami was originally a tangled jungle and it owes its birth to the determination of Julia Tuttle to tame it. She managed to persuade the rail road barons that Miami was a place worth developing on account of its beauty and climate. As a result they extended their railroads all the way south to Miami and the modern Miami was created as a direct result.

Miami is a vast sprawling city that reaches down as far as Florida City and Homestead, a distance of 25 miles to the south. It then reaches as far north as Fort Lauderdale. There are many islands linked to Miami by numerous bridges and also the world famous Miami Beach. Many tourists are amazed by the Art Deco architecture of Miami Beach and the beautiful clean sand and water. Many windsurfers flock here for the near perfect windsurfing conditions.

Many tourists now stay in holiday rental homes. They find these holiday rental villas as an ideal way to enjoy their vacation, while at the same time experiencing the true local culture. Many visitors take an Old Town Trolley Tour to get a true feeling of life in Miami. The tour lasts ninety minutes and takes in all of the famous landmarks of Miami. Another popular tourist attraction is the American Police Hall of Fame. Amongst some of its more stranger exhibits is an electric chair. It is also home to a huge marble memorial that honours the names of US brave police officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

For those tourists wanting to escape the intense summer sun, there is the Bayfront Park. The park offers a shade and also some magnificent views of the boats. When visiting the park, many tourists also visit the John F Kennedy Memorial Torch of Friendship with its eternal flame. For those tourists wanting to experience the true multi culture of Miami, a trip to the Bayside Marketplace is a must. This is regarded as being the hub of central Miami and is always a popular tourist destination. The mix of elegant shops, multi cultural restaurants and a constant stream of street entertainers make this a wonderful tourist experience. Many tourists also take a boat trip around the bay.