The Best Museums in Florida

When you think Florida, the first thing that comes to mind might not be museums. There are actually some very interesting museums in Florida. These museums as you may know, are filled with wonderful information and interesting things from modern day paintings to old relics from centuries ago.

If you are traveling to Florida and looking for the best museums to visit, check out the list below. You can learn about anything from science experiments and fossils to mapping the stars and laser tagging!

• Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum – Set in Saint Augustine, located in a beautiful historic castle, Ripley’s houses over three floors of family friendly fun. They not only have over 800 fun, interactive and totally bizarre exhibits, but they house some of Robert Ripley’s original collection.
• Orlando Science Center – If you are tired of visiting the theme parks, take a break and enjoy learning all that you can while at the science center. The kids will enjoy seeing all the dinosaur skeletons are the dinosaur exhibit.
• Museum of Fine Arts – This may be more of an adult type day trip but if you can make a visit to this museum you absolutely have to. Located in St. Petersburg, you can enjoy all the magnificent art from all time periods. Take a stroll around the galleries and pick your favorite pieces.
• Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum – An amazing writer indeed, this Key West local is pretty popular, come and take a look into his life by exploring his home which has been turned into a museum to honor him.
• Wonderworks – Besides the Disney attractions, the Orlando Wonderworks is one of the top attractions in Orlando. If you happen to experience a rainy day while on vacation, never fear head on over to Wonderworks and have fun with any of the over 100 interactive exhibits, comedy shows, and even laser tag.
  
• Florida Aquarium – another must stop venue on your vacation to do list. Come see all the 10,000+ specimens of plants and animals that call this aquarium home. This is a great day trip for parents and kids alike; everyone will enjoy getting up close and personal with the animals.
• Kennedy Space Center - Stand nose-to-nose with Space Shuttle Atlantis or enjoy the shuttle launch experience. You are invited to become immersed in true-to-life spaceflights. Celebrate the people and accomplishments of America’s space program.
• Orlando Fire Museum – anyone with an interest in fire engines and fire stations is sure to love this museum. Located in Orlando, this museum will take you on a walk through history of fire engines.
• Children’s Museum of The Highlands – If you are on a family vacation with little ones this has to be added to the list of “must visit” places. Let the kids explore and learn as they do in this child friendly museum.
• National Museum of Naval Aviation – this museum is fantastic for adults and children alike embark on a new path of learning as you and your kids explore the National Museum of Naval Aviation located in Pensacola.