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Miami Children's MuseumvsFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is preferred by most writers compared to Miami Children's Museum. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden scores 82 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Not For Tourists and Departures.
Miami Children's Museum
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
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Fodor's "This Arquitectonica-designed museum, both imaginative and geometric in appearance, is directly across the MacArthur Causeway from Jungle Island." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"It feels more like an uberplayhouse, with areas for kids to practice all sorts of adult activities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Guests can also visit a recording studio before meeting MiChiMu, the museum's colorful mascot whose large eye and exclamation point design represent curiosity and enthusiasm." Full review
Where "Play, learn, imagine and create at Miami Children’s Museum." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the country's biggest children's museums, complete with a Carnival cruise ship kids can captain on their own." Full review
Frommer's "Kids really take to practically every corner of this multi-media, fairly high-tech, two-story museum...upstairs highlights include an art and music space where it’s all about touching and looking" Full review
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Keep in mind that weekday mornings are most crowded, being prime time for local school groups.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Departures
National Geographic Where
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in the country’s largest tropical botanical garden." Full review
Not For Tourists "Lots of pretty plants, yes, but go for the giant iguanas."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Named for plant explorer David Fairchild, the largest botanical garden in the continental US is set on 83 well-tended acres studded with a series of 12 man-made lakes." Full review
Departures "Founded in 1936, this 83-acre urban oasis is known for its collection of rare tropical plants and palm trees." Full review
National Geographic "Fairchild is one of our scintillating jewels. The garden is simply incredible to behold, and both the rain forest exhibit and the conservatory include many fascinating orchids and rare tropical plants" Full review
Where "One of the world’s pre-eminent botanical gardens, Fairchild sits on 83 acres filled with rare tropical plants from around the world." Full review
The Telegraph "Occupying 83 lush acres in Coral Gables, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has a mission of “exploring, explaining and conserving tropical plants.” " Full review
Afar Magazine "While I went to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for their annual Chocolate Festival, I took time to walk around and found a little spot I'd previously overlooked. With a nearby..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 83-acre botanic garden is a Miami gem, home to extensive collections of rare tropical plants and flowering trees"
Miami Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
