Tucked along the waterfront of Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science is unlike any other science museum in Florida. What makes it truly jaw-dropping is its multi-level aquarium where you can actually stand beneath a massive overhead tank and watch hammerhead sharks glide right above your head.
From interactive science exhibits to a state-of-the-art planetarium, this museum packs an incredible amount of wonder into one stunning building. Whether you are visiting with family, friends, or flying solo, Frost Science is an experience you will not forget.
The Overhead Aquarium Experience
Picture standing still while a massive hammerhead shark silently glides directly over your head. That is exactly what happens at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, where the aquarium’s famous “Gulf Stream” tank offers a breathtaking upward view through a curved, transparent lens at the bottom of a 500,000-gallon pool.
This design is unlike anything you will find at a typical aquarium. The lens curves upward, giving you a submarine-style perspective that makes you feel like you are floating beneath the ocean…