With a sweltering summer looming—and only so many splash pads and air-conditioned play gyms in Boca Raton—moms are looking for ways to stay cool and keep their children entertained. Look no further than the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium, which just launched its new Discovery Center by PNC Grow Up Great.
This bright and airy learning space inside the West Palm Beach-based center is targeted to walkers up to age 5 and features a 20-foot water table, a wall-sized Lite Brite, a lounge area for parents, a reading nook and dress-up area—and much more!
My 2-year-old aspiring scientists were engaged in the space from the beginning (albeit a little short for the water table) and loved interacting with all of the activities in the Discovery Center, as well as the exhibits around the museum.
Cookie Monster cut the ribbon that officially opened the Discovery Center on May 8, but that wasn’t our only Sesame Street sighting that day. Be sure to purchase tickets to see Big Bird and Elmo in a special 22-minute planetarium presentation of “One World, One Sky.” The show description said ages 4 and up, but our Boca tots loved the show!
Admission is $15 for adults, $11 for kids (3 to 12); planetarium shows are extra. The Science Center is a proud participant in Bank of America’s Museums On Us program, a monthly promotion offering Bank of America customers free access to select museums on the first full weekend of every month (Saturday and Sunday). Guest must present Bank of America card and photo ID.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is at 4801 Dreher Trail North. Call 561/832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org for more information.
Disclosure: I was given complimentary admission to the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium in exchange for publicity consideration. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and not influenced in any way by the sponsor.
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About Michelle
Michelle Olson-Rogers, a native to Boca, is the founder of ModernBocaMom.com, a lifestyle website for the stylish & modern South Florida Mommy. Modern Boca Mom features events for mom and kids, activities, classes, fitness, dining and shopping options—as well as a weekly Mompreneur spotlight! A Mompreneur herself, Michelle truly believes that working moms (and dads!) instill an unparalleled work ethic in their kids. She and her husband Andrew have one daughter, Avery.
