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Mission Aerospace - On Display May 9th, 2025 - September 28th, 2025

 
 

Mission Aerospace invites you to embark on a multi-layered exploration of aviation history, aerospace milestones, and some of NASA’s trail-blazing discoveries that are shaping our world every day. Your first mission: Follow the pieces of the puzzle to put together NASA’s bold new vision for the future. Discover the myriad areas of NASA research and their global benefits.

Explorers' Cove

Explorers’ Cove invites little adventurers ages six and under to dive into a world of ocean fun and discovery! From up-close investigations to interactive adventures, every activity sparks curiosity and makes learning about the ocean an exciting journey.

Observatory

Our newly-renovated Observatory features an F/11 refractor, one of the largest in the state, capable to scan the skies and give the viewer the opportunity to view thousands of objects that would not normally be seen with the naked eye. Our Observatory is open on the last Friday night of every month during Nights at the Museum.  
 

Fisher Family Science Trail

Enjoy the outdoors while continuing your science exploration! The upgraded quarter-mile trail connects 15 new exhibits, including the FPL SolarScape, a splash pad, a gem panning station, a shark tooth dig pit, a dinosaur walk, picnic areas and much more! 

 

Florida Exhibit Hall

Aquariums of the Atlantic

The Science Center’s 10,000-gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic house some of Florida’s most beautiful native fish such as Queen Angels, Spadefish, Moray Eels, Stingrays, and Seahorses as well as a few fish that have invaded Florida’s coasts. The different habitats take visitors through the depths of our coral reefs and interpret Florida’s diverse ecosystems of the Everglades, Coral Reefs, Gulf Stream, and the Open Ocean.

Florida Conservation Station

This learning laboratory includes hands-on experiments and research activities that transform visitors into real-world biologists. The station gives visitors an idea of the immense variety of life in Florida and complex relationships among living things.

The Hidden World of the Everglades

The interactive exhibition immerses the visitor in Florida’s wildlife, both indigenous and invasive, and the various Everglades ecosystems.

Engineers on a Roll

Engineers On a Roll is a combined engineering lab, playscape, and climber designed for direct hands-on engineering experiences with the basic concepts of engineering, science, and math. The brightly colored river of balls encourages children to direct, sort, and experiment with the balls while in constant motion.

Meteorology: Weather Science

Discover different weather phenomena, learn about the types of weather and tools used to measure meteorological conditions, and create your own 7-day weather forecast!
 

Hall of Discovery

States of Matter

Explore the basic principles of science with hands-on displays representing the states of matter, including solid, liquid, gas, and plasma displays. Continue through the gallery for more basic principles of electricity revealed through conversion machines and Jacob’s Ladder. 

Out of This World

See our collection of rare space artifacts and real rocks from space. Touch a 232-pound meteorite or spend a few minutes watching Apollo 14 highlights while you view a real moon rock brought back on an Apollo mission. This collection also features a Mars rock found in Nigeria in 1962.

Brain Teasers

Exercise your mind with puzzling challenges for all ages!

Marvin Dekelboum Planetarium

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is home to the first and only public planetarium in Palm Beach County. The Dekelboum Planetarium presents daily shows utilizing a brand new state-of-the-art "Digital Sky Skan" full-dome digital video presentations on a variety of scientific topics. Please see our Planetarium page for show descriptions and pricing.
 
 

"Hall of Heroes" Exhibit - On Display September 20th, 2019 - July 5th, 2020

Please note: An abbreviated version of the Hall of Heroes exhibit has been extended through July 5th, 2020. This version does not include interactive components due to our latest COVID-19 safety guidelines. 

Hall of Heroes brings guests into the world of their favorite superheroes, crime-stoppers, gadgets and more through immersive experiences! As soon as you enter, you immediately find yourself in the thick of the action in an ambitious, custom-built space. Your journey takes you through several themed environments with surprises around each corner. An adventure fit for all ages!

Journey Through the Human Brain 

The South Florida Science Center in collaboration with the FAU Brain Institute has just opened the world's most advanced neuroscience exhibit which will inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, and medical professionals. Journey Through the Human Brain features the latest research and innovations, with high-tech displays, immersive experiences, and state-of-the-art equipment. It takes a bottom-up approach to telling the story of the human brain, from the molecular level to the integrated circuitry that reveals how the brain informs our senses, creates our thoughts and emotions, and how it has evolved into the most complex structure in the universe. There is something for all ages in this new, permanent exhibit. 

Fisher Family Science Trail

Enjoy the outdoors while continuing your science exploration! The upgraded quarter-mile trail connects 15 new exhibits, including a Physics Forest, FPL SolarScape, splash pad, gem panning station, shark tooth dig pit, a dinosaur walk, picnic areas and much more! 

Aquariums of the Atlantic

The Science Center’s 10,000 gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic house some of Florida’s most beautiful native fish such as Queen Angels, Lookdowns, Moray Eels, Stingrays and seahorses as well as a few fish that have invaded Florida’s coasts. The different habitats take visitors through the depths of our coral reefs and interpret Florida’s diverse ecosystems of the Everglades, Coral Reefs, Gulf Stream, and the Open Ocean. There are daily touch tank demonstrations at 10:45am and 11:45am and live feedings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 1 p.m.

The Conservation Course

NOW OPEN! The Conservation Course is an 18-hole miniature course designed by Jim Fazio and Gary Nicklaus, located in the Science Center's beautiful backyard. Surrounded by butterflies and babbling brooks, we welcome guests of all ages to experience miniature golf like never before.  

Marvin Dekelboum  Planetarium

The planetarium is a 68-seat theater including advanced full-dome digital projection equipment, laser machine and a Spitz star projector. Palm Beach County’s only public planetarium features a rich history and modern technology to transport visitors beyond the skies. Please see our Planetarium page for show descriptions and pricing.
 

Observatory

Our newly-renovated Observatory features an F/11 refractor, capable to scan the skies and give the viewer the opportunity to view thousands of objects that would not normally be seen with the naked eye. Visit our Observatory on the last Friday of every month during Nights at the Museum.  
 

The Hidden World of the Everglades

The interactive exhibition immerses the visitor in Florida’s wildlife, indigenous and invasive, and various Everglades ecosystems.

 

Florida Conservation Station

This learning laboratory includes hands-on experiments and research activities that transform visitors into real-world biologists. The station gives visitors an idea of the immense variety of life in Florida and complex relationships among living things.
 

Science on a Sphere

Science on a Sphere (SOS) is a room-sized global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six-foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe. Researchers at NOAA developed the SOS as an educational tool to help illustrate Earth System science to people of all ages. Animated images of atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperature can be shown on the sphere.
 

States of Matter

Explore the basic principles of science with hands-on displays representing the states of matter, including solid, liquid, gas and plasma displays. Continue through the gallery for more basic principles of electricity revealed through conversion machines and Jacob’s Ladder. 

 

Out of This World

See our collection of rare space artifacts and real rocks from space. Touch a 232 pound meteorite or spend a few minutes watching Apollo 14 highlights while you view a real moon rock brought back on an Apollo mission. This collection also features a Mars rock found in Nigeria in 1962.
 

Discovery Center and Early Childhood Playground Powered by PNC Grow Up Great

Children 6 years old and younger can play and discovery in their very own space!  The Center's features include a giant 16 x 5-foot water table, a wall-sized Lite Brite play area, lounge area for parents, story time area with bookshelves, a dress-up area with photo booth, BRAND NEW outdoor playground and more.
 

Brain Teasers

Exercise your mind with puzzling challenges for all ages!
 

Science Center Map - Updated Summer 2020