Location

201 10th St. W | Bradenton FL 34205
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Current Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 noon to 5 p.m.

The Museum is closed on Mondays during some months. Click here for detailed days of operation. The facility is also closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, the 1st Saturday in November and the 2nd Monday in March.

Family Night at the Museum

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We know that you love to visit the museum. We also know that you are always looking for new ways to learn and explore with your family, whether you are interested in astronomy, natural history, archaeology, anthropology, manatees, or any of the multitudes of areas covered in the museum. And so we are happy to present Family Night at the Museum.

The first Saturday of MOST months presents a whole new way to explore the museum. Each program offers something new to see and do. It could be a family-friendly film or maybe a live performance. Then there might be a scavenger hunt through the museum or perhaps some hands-on activities. One thing is for sure - it'll be fun and educational.

If the planetarium is your thing, take in an old-fashioned Live Star Talk (7 pm) and learn how to find the planets and constellations that are up that month, then check out one of our latest space shows at 7:30. And, if you are in the mood, stick around 'til later for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show.

And of course, the aquarium is open so that you can visit with the manatees and our animal care team will offer a presentation at 6 p.m.

Food is available for a nominal price.

The museum is open until 8 pm and admission is half price after 4pm.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame planetarium show runs from 8:15 to 9 pm.

Please note: Family Night at the Museum programs may vary due to other special events and Museum programs. When planning your next visit, please be sure to check this web page to view the upcoming scheduled events and Family Night themes.

Holiday Theater and Music with Florida Studio Theater -

Saturday, December 3, 2011
Join us for a special holiday-themed family night! The Florida Studio Theatre brings live performance to the Museum this holiday season that is fun for your whole family. From sketch comedy to scenes, to holiday songs and jingles, just toss in a sing-a-long of carols and get ready for entertainment delight in South Florida Museum's Bishop Planetarium Theater at 4:30 p.m.
Crafts and activities will be offered in the planetarium lobby from 4-7 p.m. Planetarium shows all evening: Live Star Talk at 7 p.m., Two Small Pieces of Glass at 7:30 p.m., Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 8:15 p.m. Manatee presentations in the Aquarium at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.. Admission is half price after 4 p.m..  Members are always free. Food available for a nominal price.
For more info, contact Amara Cocilovo at 941-746-4131, ext. 11 or acocilovo@southfloridamuseum.org.
 

 

Mermaids! -

Saturday, Jan. 7
4-8 p.m.

Enjoy a family-friendly mermaid film in the planetarium theater at 4:15 and meet a “real,” live mermaid after the show. Enjoy crafts and activities in the planetarium lobby from 4-7 p.m. as well as planetarium shows and a manatee presentation. Admission is half price after 4 p.m. ($8 Adults, $6 children ages 4-12, children ages 3 and younger are admitted for free with a paying adult.) Members receive free admission. Food available for a nominal price. No reservations required.

 

Winter Blooms -

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
4-8 p.m
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While there is snow in other parts of the country, we will be gearing up for spring flowers.  Enjoy a blossom themed origami workshop 4:15, balloon blossoms, kids gardening tips and other fun blossom-related crafts and activities in the planetarium lobby from 4-7 p.m. Several planetarium shows and a manatee presentation are also included. Admission is half price after 4 p.m. ($8 Adults, $6 children ages 4-12, children ages 3 and younger are admitted for free with a paying adult.) Members receive free admission. Food available for a nominal price. No reservations required.
For more info, contact Amara C. Nash at 941-746-4131, ext. 11 or anash@southfloridamuseum.org.