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🎨 Museums for Kids in Kendall, FL

8 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Kendall

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Wynwood Walls museum in Miami, FL🎨 Museum
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4.7(48,102)Free11 mi away

Wynwood Walls transforms street art into an outdoor adventure that captivates kids and adults alike with its massive, colorful murals created by world-renowned artists. This free open-air museum in Miami's vibrant Wynwood Arts District offers a visually stunning experience where children can explore incredible art without the 'don't touch' rules of traditional museums, making it perfect for energetic little ones who need space to roam.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens art museum in Coconut Grove, FL🎨 Museum
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4.7(15,665)$$8 mi · Coconut Grove

Step into a European fairy tale at this stunning 1916 waterfront estate featuring 10 acres of formal Italian gardens, peacocks roaming the grounds, and a grand villa filled with art and history. Kids will feel like they've been transported to a palace while exploring secret garden paths, spotting wildlife, and discovering hidden fountains throughout this National Historic Landmark.

🕑 2-3 hours
Deering Estate museum in Miami, FL🧗 Adventure
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4.7(2,062)$5 mi away

Deering Estate offers an incredible blend of history, nature, and adventure on Miami's stunning waterfront. Kids can explore fossil pits teeming with ancient treasures, paddle through mangrove tunnels on guided canoe tours, and hike scenic nature trails while learning about South Florida's unique ecosystem and the estate's fascinating 1920s history.

🕑 3-4 hours for a full experience including a guided tour, nature trails, and the fossil pit; add 1.5 hours if booking a canoe adventure
Pérez Art Museum Miami art museum in Miami, FL🎨 Museum
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4.5(7,693)$$11 mi away

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) transforms contemporary art into an exciting family adventure with interactive workshops, free family days, and stunning waterfront views that keep kids engaged. The museum's hands-on approach to art education makes it perfect for introducing children to creativity without the typical 'don't touch' museum rules, plus the beautiful outdoor spaces provide breathing room for active little ones.

🕑 2-3 hours
Miami Children's Museum tourist attraction in Miami, FL🎨 Museum
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4.5(4,364)$$11 mi away

The Miami Children's Museum delivers hands-on learning and fun through 14 bilingual interactive galleries spread across multiple floors on scenic Watson Island. From a pretend cruise ship and supermarket to a music studio and art gallery, kids can explore professions, cultures, and creative pursuits while parents enjoy the air-conditioned comfort and educational value of this award-winning attraction.

🕑 3-4 hours
The Barnacle Historic State Park park in Coconut Grove, FL🌳 Park
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4.5(913)$6 mi · Coconut Grove

The Barnacle Historic State Park offers a perfect blend of history and nature in the heart of Coconut Grove. Kids can explore Florida's oldest house in its original location, wander through shaded nature trails filled with native plants, and enjoy waterfront views of Biscayne Bay, making it an ideal educational outdoor adventure for families.

🕑 1.5-2.5 hours
Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science aquarium in Miami, FL🎨 Museum
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The Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a world-class interactive science destination that combines a three-level aquarium, state-of-the-art planetarium, and hands-on MeLab exhibits under one roof. Located in downtown Miami's Museum Park with stunning waterfront views, it offers families an immersive educational experience where kids can touch stingrays, explore the Gulf Stream habitat, and journey through the universe in the planetarium dome.

🕑 4-5 hours for a full experience, or 2-3 hours if focusing on specific exhibits
Coral Gables Museum museum in Coral Gables, FL🎨 Museum
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4.4(378)$6 mi · Coral Gables

The Coral Gables Museum offers families a fascinating glimpse into South Florida's Mediterranean Revival architecture and city planning through interactive, kid-friendly exhibitions housed in a beautifully restored 1939 historic police and fire station. Children love exploring the building itself,with its original jail cells and fire truck bay,while learning about how Coral Gables transformed from wilderness to one of America's first planned communities.

🕑 1-2 hours

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