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Cox Science Center and Aquarium offers discounts

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach is so much more than a mere museum and it also offers opportunities for discounts for many of its programs.

Ongoing activities include:

  • Interactive Exhibits
  • Science Trail
  • Nights at the Museum
  • 10,000-gallon Aquariums
  • Planetarium shows ($5) & Observatory
  • Meteorology & Weather Science
  • Sensory Saturdays
  • Laser Concerts: 2nd Friday of each month ($11-$13)
  • Films, Camps & more

Visit this website for more details: coxsciencecenter.org.

Cox Science Center & Aquarium

Blue Star Museum 
The Science Center participates in the Blue Star Museum program, which offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day, (with proper ID).

Military get free admission

Veterans and active-duty military receive a 100% discount on admission year-round. Click here for more information.

Frontline Workers' Discount
Half Price for Heroes offers 50% off general admission for themselves and up to 4 guests on the last Saturday of each month. Valid ID required at time of purchase. 

Bank of America “Museums on Us”
Museums on Us is a monthly promotion offering Bank of America cardholders one free general admission to select museums on the first full weekend of every month (Saturday and Sunday). Guests must present their Bank of America card and photo ID. Free general admission is limited to the cardholder at the participating institution.

Please note: Museums On Us program is not valid with any other discount or offer including Dual Discovery Program or during special events.  

Museums for All
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) receive $3 admission to the Science Center. Present your SNAP or WIC EBT cards and ID to receive $3 admission for up to 4 people per card. Valid for general admission only. Excludes special events and planetarium show tickets. Click here for more information.

Group discounts are available for parties of 15 or more. Please call 561-832-2026 or email programs@coxsciencecenter.org to learn more. 

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Food Trucks are available on the Dreher Park Trail. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday vendors will be onsite from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This information is subject to change or cancellation so please call before arrival. 

The Science Center is open year-round, except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Hours:

  • Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Admission prices for 2024 range from $20 to $24; children under 3 free. The Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-1988.

For more details, see the Plan Your Visit page on the Center's website.

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I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Email: events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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