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Hours:

The Science Center is open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Monday - Friday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Saturday* - Sunday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Cox Science Center is a part of the ASTC Passport program, which allows free general admission to other ASTC members who travel 90 miles outside their local area of residency or participating museum they are a member of,
Valid I.D. and membership card from participating museum must be presented upon entrance. For more information, visit: www.astc.org/passport
- Due to the 90-mile exclusionary zone, Cox Science Center members do not receive admission reciprocity to the Museum of Discovery and Science and the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and vice versa. 

 

Science Center Admission Prices:

Discounts cannot be combined or used in addition to other offers. Click here to see if you qualify

 

Adult

(Ages 3-12) Kids (Ages 60+) Seniors Members

General Admission

$20.95 $16.95  $18.95 FREE

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium rates are in addition to general admission

$5.00

$5.00 $5.00 FREE

Conservation Course Mini Golf**

Included in admission!

Included in admission! Included in admission!

FREE

 

Planetarium Schedule

*Shows are subject to change, please call to verify the schedule.

 

 Monday - Friday

 Saturday - Sunday

 11:00 AM 

 

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

 12:00 PM 

 

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

1:00 PM

 One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure  

 One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 

2:00 PM

Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches

 Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches

3:00 PM

Dinosaurs Alive

Dinosaurs Alive

4:00 PM

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Two Small Pieces of Glass

5:00 PM

 

Dynamic Earth

 

 Live Science Show Schedule:

*Subject to change due to weather or special event. Please inquire with a visitor services associate for updates.*

Time Presentation Location
10:45am-11:00am Daily Touch Tank Aquarium
11:30am-12:00am STEM Activity Kits STEAM Cart
11:45am-12:00pm Conservation Conversation Aquarium
12:00pm Live Science Demo (Thursday and Friday) Amphitheater
12:30pm Live Science Demo (Saturday and Sunday) Amphitheater
1:00pm-1:30pm Aquarium Feeding (Excludes Tuesday and Friday) Aquarium
1:30pm-2:00pm STEM Activity Kits STEAM Cart
2:00pm-2:15pm Alligator Petting (Friday-Sunday) Aquarium
2:30pm-3:00pm STEM Activity Kits (Weekends Only) STEAM Cart

 

Field Trip Forecast

Please note: Field trips have been modified in size and procedures in accordance with CDC Guidelines.

We are proud to serve thousands of school groups with our exhibits and programs annually, however, we understand some guests prefer a quieter environment when visiting our museum. Here is a weekly "forecast" to help you navigate our groups -

Forecast for the week of March 13th, 2023:

Monday:260 Tuesday:118 Wednesday: 483 Thursday:385 Friday:23

Most groups leave by 1:30 pm. The field trip forecast is subject to change.

 

On-site Food Options

We are proud to welcome Nuts about Sugar as our new Cafe resident! Stop by on your next visit to see their new menu items and icy treats.

(Outside food is not permitted within the Science Center, with the exception of CSCA birthday parties, baby food/snacks, or specific dietary accommodations.)

 

Prohibited Items

  • Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind.

  • Objects or toys that appear to be firearms or weapons.

 

Location & Directions

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is located at -
4801 Dreher Trail North,
  
West Palm Beach, FL 33405  

Phone: (561) 832-1988

Fax: (561) 370-7725

From The Florida Turnpike

Take the Southern Blvd. exit east, past I-95 to the Dreher Park entrance on the right. Turn in Dreher Park and follow Dreher Trail to the Cox Science Science Center and Aquarium.

From I-95 Heading South

Exit at Southern Boulevard and head east to the Dreher Park entrance on the right. Turn in Dreher Park and follow Dreher Trail to the Cox Science Science Center and Aquarium.

From I-95 Heading North

Exit at Southern Boulevard and head east to the Dreher Park entrance on the right. Turn in Dreher Park and follow Dreher Trail to the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.

        

                

            

 

 

Hours

The Science Center is open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Monday - Friday

9:00am – 5:00pm 

Saturday - Sunday

10:00am – 6:00pm

Prices

General Admission

Members

Adult (Ages 3-12) Kids (Ages 60+) Seniors
FREE $19.95 $15.95 $17.95

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium rates are in addition to general admission

Members

Adult (Ages 3-12) Kids (Ages 60+) Seniors

FREE

$5.00

$5.00 $5.00

Conservation Course Mini Golf

Mini Golf rates are included in general admission during Phase 1 reopening

Members

Adult (Ages 3-12) Kids (Ages 60+) Seniors

$5 member adult

$4 member child

$6

$5 $6

**Members receive a complimentary allotment of golf passes with valid membership.

 

Location & Directions

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is located at -

4801 Dreher Trail North,
  
West Palm Beach, FL 33405  

Phone: (561) 832-1988

Fax: (561) 370-7725

From The Florida Turnpike

Take the Southern Blvd. exit east, past I-95 to the Dreher Park entrance on the right. Turn in Dreher Park and follow Dreher Trail to the Cox Science Science Center and Aquarium.