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The Bishop Museum of Science

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(881) · Museum in Bradenton, United States
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As the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well …

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4.5/5 · 881 reviews
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Jan 16, 2025
This is a nice museum. Parking is easy and free on the road; went out to move the car after 2 hours and get our lunch. Manatees were the highlight, but nice exhibits throughout and cool stuff to see… Full review by mikeflood7
Jan 2, 2025
We visited between Christmas and new years and had no issues with crowds or parking. It's a lovely little natural history museum and has a wonderful planetarium. We watched the night sky with a liv… Full review by Wsb01
Jul 26, 2024
This museum is truly a hidden gem and I am so glad we went to check it out! There were so many interesting fossils and exhibits for all age levels. A giant Mastodon greeted us as we entered the lob… Full review by Kitch1957
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A Great Collection of Relics
The South Florida Museum in Bradenton is located along 10th Street West. The museum has a great collection of relics and fossils of m…
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Facts

Established:1946
Located:201 10th Street West
Director:Andrew Sandall
Curator:Tiffany La Britt
Type:Anthropology, aquarium, astronomy, planetarium, archeology, children's, natural history

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Do they take credit cards
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Not sure, would say yes as it is not a cheap entrance fee.
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Do you remember the name of the planetarium shows he hosts?
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You can call ahead and see what the current showings and times are, they vary greatly as to subject, the gentleman is quite knowledgeable.
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is there no parking lot?
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Parking is along the streets surrounding the museum. There is ongoing construction on a museum addition that poses a bit of a problem, but I found a parking spot very close with no …
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Parking is along the streets surrounding the museum. There is ongoing construction on a museum addition that poses a bit of a problem, but I found a parking spot very close with no problem in August.
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Sorry this is for the Florida railroad museum
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The one in Parrish on US 301? It's open and in the middle of an expansion program.
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