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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
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Adult |
(Ages 3-12) Kids | (Ages 60+) Seniors | Members | |
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General Admission |
$20.95 | $16.95 | $18.95 | FREE |
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Planetarium rates are in addition to general admission |
$5.00 |
$5.00 | $5.00 | FREE |
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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.
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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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Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure |
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1:00 PM |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure |
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2:00 PM |
Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches |
Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches |
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3:00 PM |
Dinosaurs Alive |
Dinosaurs Alive |
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4:00 PM |
Two Small Pieces of Glass |
Two Small Pieces of Glass |
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5:00 PM |
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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:
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| 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
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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
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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 |
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FREE |
$5.00 |
$5.00 | $5.00 |
Conservation Course Mini Golf
Mini Golf rates are included in general admission during Phase 1 reopening
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Members |
Adult | (Ages 3-12) Kids | (Ages 60+) Seniors |
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$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.