Aquarium The museum features a multi-level aquarium featuring habitats commonly seen in South Florida and the surrounding areas. The top deck of the Aquarium features key South Florida ecosystems, including the 100-foot wide, 500,000-gallon
Gulf Stream Aquarium, where creatures such as
mahi-mahi,
devil rays,
hammerhead sharks and others can be found. The middle level features habitats such as:
coral reefs,
mangrove forests, and the
Gulf Stream. Nearly 30 aquariums and interactive vessels are included to demonstrate the bio-diversity of sub tropical habitats. The bottom-most level exhibits the Gulf Stream Aquarium where drifters such as
jellyfish ride the massive flow running along Florida's east coast and into the
North Atlantic. The aquarium culminates on this floor with a 31-foot oculus lens forming the bottom of the Gulf Stream Aquarium.
Planetarium The Frost Planetarium seats 250 people and features six 16-million-color 8K projectors, surround sound, and a 67-foot wide dome screen tilted forward at 23.5°. The planetarium also hosts laser show nights on select dates featuring laser graphics set to music from bands such as
Pink Floyd and
Queen.
Power of Science The Power of Science exhibits the past achievements of scientists and researchers, while also exhibiting the future of science. The exhibit hosts a series of hands-on exhibits,
interactives, rare specimens, an interactive floor, a deep dive into the
periodic table of elements, a showcase of collection pieces and scientific instruments used across various scientific fields, and more. Guests learn about the
scientific process and other related concepts. The exhibit focuses on four main realms of science: the
ocean, the
environment, the
human body, and the
universe.
Solar System and Beyond Solar System and Beyond showcases over 20 photos and artist renderings of celestial objects by
NASA.
Feathers to the Stars Feathers to the Stars exhibits the history of
flight from animals utilizing wings, to humans creating airplanes and
spacecraft. The exhibit features demonstrations of
lift,
drag, and
thrust using a small
wind tunnel. The exhibit also features a glass cabinet of assorted NASA memorabilia and artifacts.
meLab meLab is an interactive exhibit focused on
health and well being, highlighting the importance of making good choices for better long-term outcomes. The exhibit is split on two levels of the museum's west wing. on Level 2, guests explore what being healthy means and how to experiment with lifestyle choices to see their extremes. Featuring interactive games to engage children of all ages and promote healthy competition in learning. Level 3, contains elements more focused displays to exhibit what healthy means at the microscopic and scholastic level of
medical science.
River of Grass The River of Grass is an interactive exhibit focused on the
Everglades primarily for children. The exhibit consists of two spaces: an outdoor hands-on area, and an indoor virtual Everglades where animal characters interact with guests and teach them about concepts such as
biodiversity using stories.
The Sun Spot This exhibit teaches guests about solar power and the sun. This exhibition has six different exhibits showing different applications for solar power and different methods of utilizing it. The exhibit is located on the roof of the museum.
Temporary Displays There is a large showroom near the entrance of the museum which can host many temporary events. ==See also==