Emerald Coast Science Center

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The Emerald Coast Science Center is an independent, nonprofit hands-on, interactive science museum as well as a STEM education center for NW Florida.

Story

Step outside the box and experience science firsthand in our interactive museum including a STEM Makerspace, new exhibits, animal presentations, and more!

We have 5000 sq ft of interactive exhibits about biology, physics, earth science, and technology. We are located adjacent to the Seabreeze neighborhood park and ball field, which is a great place to play after the science center. It has has a great playground and picnic tables.

Mission

To inspire and grow a scientifically engaged community.

Address: 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA

Phone: (850) 664-1261

Website

gro.ecneicsce@eciffo-ssenisub

State: Florida

Zip Code: 32548

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Reviews

The venue is very small. We walked in and had no idea what we were doing. We purchased tickets then walked down a random hallway that was apparently educational rooms. Just not much direction there. We have a great science center in St. Louis so our expectations were high. My son looked at everything within an hour. The one game he liked had a timer on it that reset the game before he could advance very far. I felt like for a small venue all attractions/activities should be working, but several were not or not well. Also many activities had vocabulary in the directions that my nine year old couldn't comprehend, which made him pass on them. I asked the lady that sold us the ticket if there was more, and she said we'd seen everything. Another reviewer talked about a craft area (we didn't see that), and he commented that a guide told them about animals (we didn't see that either). There was an event occurring apparently when we where there, so maybe the staff didn't have time for us. Hope to see the center grow.

 9 years ago (04-08-2017)

Used to have so much more! Hardly anything for younger kids. My 3 year old liked the hands on stuff like legos and the marble run, but we could do that at home. The animals are fun

 9 years ago (04-09-2017)

We came from Oklahoma City where we are lucky to have the most amazing science museum around, so we were admittedly a little snobby about going into this little place..But we were so wrong!

We were here for around 4 hours.  We got to watch a volunteer tell us about their lizards and animals, we played on every display/experiment, and we crafted in the craft area.

Our 5 and 1/2 year old loved it.  Great way to spend a cloudy afternoon.

 9 years ago (14-06-2017)

Loved the new place. The new activities kept my kids entertained with learning. The only negative is that the outdoor area needs to be tamed. I'm sure that it will be taken care of soon.

 9 years ago (10-08-2017)

Great for younger kids. "Planetarium" show was unique in that it is an inflated sphere holding a dozen people. We visited from out of state and thought it was an actual planetarium, especially for the fee charged to gain entrance. Displays of different basic science concepts will keep younger kids busy. Do not expect an actual planetarium though.

 9 years ago (19-06-2017)

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