About the Museum
Founded in 1983, the Miami Children's Museum is located on Watson Island and opened its new building to the public on September 7, 2003. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The 56,500-square-foot facility includes 12 galleries, classrooms, parent/teacher resource center, Kid Smart educational gift shop, 200-seat auditorium and Subway restaurant. The museum offers hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits; programs and classes and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication. Miami Children's Hospital sponsor the Parent/Teacher Resource Center at the museum.
The Mission
The Miami Children's Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential.
The Goals
Establish the Miami Children's Museum as a primary center for the educational enrichment and entertainment of all children and their caregivers.
Build alliances with families, educators, community organizations and promotional partners to meet the developmental needs of all children in our community.
To learn more about the Miami Children's Museum, please click here. (http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org) . You can also contact Miami Children's Museum at:
Phone: 305.373.KIDS (5437)
Fax: 305.373.KID1 (5431)
Mailing Address:
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, Florida 33132