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Hours:
The Science Center is open year-round except for Thanksgiving Day 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 for which they are a member.
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 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 |
Do you have a group of 15 or more? Call 561-832-1988 to ask about our group rates!
Planetarium Schedule
*Shows are subject to change, please call to verify the schedule.
Starting Saturday, May 13th:
Monday - Friday |
Saturday - Sunday |
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11:00 AM |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure |
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12:00 PM |
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Solar System Odyssey |
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 |
Astronaut |
Astronaut |
4:00 PM |
Habitat Earth |
Habitat Earth |
5:00 PM |
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Black Holes |
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-12:00pm | 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 May 29th, 2023:
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Monday:0 | Tuesday:26 | Wednesday:40 | Thursday:15 | Friday:15 |
Forecast for the week of June 5th, 2023:
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Monday:130 | Tuesday:60 | Wednesday:186 | Thursday:301 | Friday:172 |
Most groups leave by 1:30 pm. The field trip forecast is subject to change.
On-site Food Options
- Starting on May 5th, we will be hosting a weekly Food Truck Feeding Frenzy Friday-Sunday. Please be sure to check the link to see what food trucks will be on-site!
- All food MUST be consumed within designated areas, mainly our Science Trail picnic area and patio. Food and drinks are strictly prohibited in all indoor spaces.
- While outside food is allowed to be brought into the Science Center, this is limited to individual meals, snacks, and food for toddlers and small children. Group-sized orders, platters, or food for large parties are strictly prohibited without prior authorization from CSCA staff.
- Picnic tables or the outside patio area may not be reserved without paying a rental fee. All tables are first come, first serve. Tables may not be held or reserved for large groups or parties unless booked through the CSCA staff.
- Food deliveries (i.e. DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates, etc.) must be received at the admissions desk immediately upon arrival. Deliveries will not be accepted or held at the admissions desk and will be turned away.
Prohibited Items
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Firearms, ammunition, knives, and weapons of any kind.
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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.
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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.