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The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Museum

4.6(2201 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

About

Planetarium, aquarium & history museum. A planetarium, aquarium & history museum under 1 roof with dioramas & films.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
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    Phone
    (941) 746-4131
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–5 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–5 PM
    Friday:10 AM–5 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–5 PM
    Sunday:12–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Discounts for kids: Has discounts for kids
  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s): Has changing table(s)
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities

Parking

  • Free parking garage: Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot
  • Free street parking: Free street parking
  • On-site parking: On-site parking

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