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Attractions near Miami Children's Museum: Jungle Island Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Bayside Marketplace

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Miami Children's Museum - History, Location & Key Facts 2022

The basics

At the Miami Children's Museum, kids can play with money at the miniature Bank of America, shop at the local Publix Super Market, or take a Carnival cruise. One of the more impressive exhibits is the Music Makers Studio, where budding rock stars can lay down a few tracks and play instruments. There are also hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits, as well as programs, classes, and learning materials.

The museum is one of the included attractions on the Go Miami Card, allowing you to visit anytime during your stay in Miami.

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When to get there

Expect to encounter the biggest crowds on the weekends and when family-friendly cruise ships are docked. Since there are no school group visits on Mondays, the museum hosts “Mini Mondays” featuring a program of activities specifically designed for infants and toddlers. On the second Saturday morning of every month, the museum offers sensory-friendly experiences for children with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, and global developmental delays.

Jungle Island

Located across from the museum, Jungle Island is another popular kid-friendly attraction. Here, you and the family can see a wide range of birds including parrots, macaws, flamingos, and cockatoos, as well as other wildlife such as snakes, crocodiles, orangutans, and more. Plus, there are other activities including a rock-climbing wall and a wind tunnel.

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