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    4.5 (120 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
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    Wakeelah F.

    What a wonderful staff and a wonderful time! So many photo opportunities and they come out so great! This is an awesome place to visit with the whole family. You won't be disappointed.

    Toyin S.

    Paradox is one of the most rarest and creative museums you will find in Miami. Its located in the heart of Wynwood with over 70 amazing mind blowing exhibits. This museum is all about illusions, mirrors and eye tricks. They have reflective mirrors to make funny faces and wall illusions that will blow your mind. Each exhibit brings out a creative imagination that will play tricks on your eyes or your brain. This is the perfect place for a group or fun date. It's super cool and interactive museum that will play mind games with you. A perfect place to take unique pictures as well. I had a really nice time experiencing all the exhibits and the staff were really friendly.

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    Alisa M.

    This was one of the worst 'museums' we've ever been to. A quarter of the way through I was regretting that I recommended to my family that we come here and wanted to just leave. The space did not feel as if any thought had been put into the ambience, and it felt like a series of intents of photo ops but had no substance. In the heat of South Florida the space was poorly air, conditioned, and musty. The only positive was the staff who's incredibly friendly and helpful and offers to take your photographs. It was such a disappointing experience, especially since the façade with the gift shop upon arrival makes it look like it might be something that's actually good. Save your money and don't waste your time.

    Diamond A.

    I loved coming here it's a great place for family and friends and kids. It's very interactive and fun I love the illusion some of the rooms had it was literally mind blowing how each room gave a different illusion and perception on camera. The staff was very friendly and helpful there's also a gift area where you can buy gifts at the end of your time being at the museum. I wish it was bigger and had more things for us to do and interact with I did think the exhibit would be bigger but it definitely was fun!

    Kathy K.

    We had a lot of fun at this interactive museum in the Wynwood area of Miami. Paradox offers 70 illusion-based exhibits providing great photos ops. There are attendants offering help and taking photos along the way. You walk one way through with the bathrooms half way and a gift shop at the end. I felt some motion sickness and should have taken Dramamine. We spent about an hour and a half there. Tickets are $26 during week and $28 on weekends. There is no parking lot. Paid parking is available in the neighborhood with the PaybyPhone app.

    Stefanie S.

    Been wanting to see this place for a while now, the course I teach includes a section on optical illusions and that is basically what this whole museum is about. It was pretty busy on the Sunday afternoon that we went there. The admission is around $26 but I was able to get a teacher discount which saved us a couple of dollars each. You go through rooms with different exhibits and there are signs that explain the different experiences. It is a great place to take really interesting pictures, and it's just fun stuff to see. You will be perplexed and entertained throughout. We spent close to two hours there, looking and experiencing all the exhibits. There are staff members there to answer any questions and to take pictures, so you don't have to worry about asking a stranger to take a picture of your whole party.

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    Jerry T.

    Spent 2 hours 30 minutes here. A little pricey for something that takes most about 1 hr 30 m. Discount offered for Florida residents and a few other categories (although none for seniors). Employees were present and extremely helpful throughout the exhibits. They explain what you should do to fully grasp what you are viewing and were very helpful taking pictures of the entire group. Most of the exhibits were fully functional. A few at the start have plaques where the writing has been worn off by people touching them and should be replaced. Most of the exhibits had QR codes that better explained the science. There were just a couple duplicative exhibits that were broken. Overall a fun experience. Be prepared to pay for parking. There are a small number of mobile pay parking spots on the side and back of the property. Street parking around this area is available using the same mobile parking app. Think we paid less than $10 after adding a couple hours to our initial. You can easily extend on the non-affiliated parking app. Tip: Walking distance to Wynwood Walls. So many gorgeous building murals to view for free. Some shopping and many restaurants and bars to choose from. In February 2025 exploring this area is considered a top ten thing to do in Miami. The marketplace is your main target. May as well do it at the same time!

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    The idea is good. Mostly the execution is good. But there are some rough edges that make it- imo- overpriced. I'm not sure how long it has been open but things are looking a little run down. We got in on a discounted day and still felt it was a little too expensive for adult fun. I love a paradox and visual puzzles and I di my best to have fun. It seemed like several new exhibits were going to open soon but is disappointing when you don't get the chance to see them.

    Siao Z.

    We spent 1 hour and 30 minutes even though we tried to speed through the museum. I can't believe how mind blowing some of the pictures were. The staff was super friendly and I loved every single one of them! They were so willing to help photograph and explain what to do and how and even show live examples! If they change stuff here and there again, I would come back again for more pictures. It was a fund adventure for us.

    Annika D.

    Fun, but nothing insanely special! Had the opportunity to check out the Paradox Museum with the Yelp elite squad. It was a cute way to spend the afternoon, with fun visual effects. It is mainly built to take photographs, however, rather than an immersive experience. May be good for young kids. I wouldn't say i would pay to experience it.

    Chantal A.

    I took 3 teenage boys and it managed to keep their attention for about 45 minutes. I can't complain. I would recommend it for a fun date day idea. It's right in wynwood so you can some good food after.

    Chad W.

    Absolutely loved the Paradox museum. Fun little spot you get to be interactive with. Great photo opportunities as well. Great for adults and kids.

    Leslie S.

    Pros: Fun! Fun! Fun! Great spot to chill out and take great pictures, it's best if you have at least one person to go with, as there are several photo ops that are for 2 or more folks. I went on my own for the yelp private event, but thankfully they had friendly staff ready to help with photos! Cons: Limited street parking, you can park at Strata next door, it's $5 for the first hour and $3 thereafter, a little pricier than street parking, but better than walking a few blocks at night. 10/10, would like to return with a loved one!

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    People who work there are very nice. Otherwise, this is the definition of a tourist trap.

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    Super fun activity to do with teens and adults. Only took an hour for us to get through but there were a lot of great photo opportunities.

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    Great family place my daughter had lots of fun there with her friends ! I recommend this kids museum !

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    Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

    3.5(711 reviews)
    1.0 miOmni
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

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    4.5(914 reviews)
    3.9 miCoconut Grove

    In all the years that I lived in Miami, I never once visited Viscaya; I live in shame. Mostly…read morebecause when you're local the mentality is, "why pay to see a fancy house? you can drive by coral gables or south beach and see them for free". I will say, the grounds are absolutely delightful, especially if you go in the Springtime as we did where flowers are all in full bloom, that alone is worth the ticket price. The architecture is exquisite! A feast for the eyes in so many ways. When we came to visit, they were doing renovations. You could see the water damage on the roof and walls, probably caused by one of the many Summer storms, because of that the tickets were at a discount that day but we were still able to appreciate the beauty of Viscaya. There are two cafe's. One in the garden of the main house, and another across the street where farm animals use to be kept. Surprisingly, the food and drinks are reasonably priced. The day we were there, a wedding was going to take place and there was a lot of commotion going on. Fancy tables being set up, fine china, crystal glasses, the whole works. We asked a security guard how much it costs to have a wedding reception there and he said: "Just to rent the space, no tables, no nothing, starting price is 100k". So if you have 100k lying around, and plan to get married soon, this could be an option for you. Jokes aside though; I'd definitely visit again.

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    4.0(467 reviews)
    1.0 miOmni
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    an excellent collection of art. the surrounding area of the…read moremuseum is also very scenic and beautiful, definitely worth exploring and great places to take pix! have fun c.

    So, this is a bit of a complex review to write because the take-away is that I loved my visit, but…read morethe experience left me wanting more, mainly because the subject matter of the main exposition was just not my cup of tea, but I can see how it would appeal to the Miami community because of their love for sports. The setting and location could not be better - totally breathtaking. Views of the causeway and Biscayne Bay / Downtown Miami are amazing. The architectural details with concrete and MCM inspired wooden accents are just perfect. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful, and definitely added to our experience, and the gift shop is great. The restaurant is excellent and has a thoughtful menu, with several items that are inspired by pieces from the permanent collection. The sports art exhibit took much more space than I would have liked. There is a LOT of money in Miami, and I would have expected a permanent collection or even visiting exposition that would rival museums in New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC. - modern art, Impressionism, renaissance, or other fine art would be incredible. That being said, I will definitely return to enjoy the museum, and look forward to seeing where their artistic directors take things in years to come!

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    Museum of Sex

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    2.6 miAllapattah

    This place is soooo much fun! I wasn't sure what to expect when my friend invited me to do…read moresomething like this, but I was so happy I went for it. Every single piece of art was so informative and it truly blew my mind away to see how far we've come over the decades with regard to sex erotica and fantasy. Not only is the museum fun and interactive, it does have a section where it goes through each decade of time dating as far back to the 1920s and talks about toys, birth control methods and erotic filmography, etc. Inside the "erotic carnival" portion of the museum, each display is interactive, which means you scan your phone to this QR code and you basically get to play different games & win prizes! It really is like a carnival for adults! I definitely recommend going here with your girlfriends or even your partner. (one of the displays actually lets you "get married" and prints a certificate at the end, so cute!)

    I was invited to judge the Exotic Generation pole championship that was held here at this unique…read morevenue - Museum of Sex. The building has a parking lot and is easy to locate via GPS. The building features a large variety of installations which are mostly interactive which was a nice surprise. I expected this place to be more like a museum with facts and history about sex toys or brothels or something like that but it was not like that at all. It gave carnival game type feels with a jerk-off glory hole game in what appears to be bathroom stalls in which I won a tiny stuffed donut. There were claw machines, a bull riding section, a stripper pole, and a giant boob bouncy room. There is a sex store/gift shop at the entrance which felt fitting. Overall, a very fun place for open minded people looking for something different and unique to do in Miami.

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    Coral Castle

    3.9(346 reviews)
    25.8 mi
    Walk-ins welcome
    99 years in business

    This is an interesting pit stop if you're in South Florida. We went because it was mentioned in…read moresome TV shows and was something that stood out as unusual. But, it is really quite small. If this was a $10 admission fee, I'd probably add one star. But, they charge $25/pp and there's not much to the place. All that said....is it interesting? Sure. It makes you wonder why the guy who built the place obsessively worked to make it. The story about his lost love gives his the motivation. Still, pretty incredible that he went to this effort by himself.

    My husband has wanted to come here ever since he was a kid, after hearing Leonard Nimoy talk about…read moreit on his show In Search Of.... Hubs told me about it, and then we heard about it together on Coast to Coast Am, early in our marriage. I had forgotten all about it until we were planning our trip to the Keys and my husband brought it up, so, we made it a priority to visit. Homestead is basically the last city you hit on the mainland before you begin your journey through the Keys, so you don't really have to make special plans to get here if you're heading there. Admission is $25 per adult, slightly less for children. With tax and a credit card convenience fee of $1.50, our total admission cost was $55. Personally, I think it was worth it, but then, I am into the weird stuff. The place can accomodate at least 100 people, but due to the oddity of the place and, I'm guessing, it's lack of notoriety, it doesn't seem to get very busy. There were maybe 25-30 people in the 2.5 hours we spent there. Coral Castle is almost entirely outdoors and exposed to the elements, so it is not really a castle. There are sitting areas, a dining area, bathing area and one enclosed living (sleeping) area. The living area could be called a tower, as it is two floors, but 1) You only get to see the lower floor which is now kind of a tool shed museum and 2) You can peek in it, but you can't actually go in it. Everything is made of a type of stone called oolite limestone. It is extremely strong and very heavy. The mystery of the castle is how it was built. How did one 5' tall man move multiple stones, weighing a ton or more, by himself? How did he make his stone chairs rock, and his stone gates turn? He claimed to know the secrets of the pyramid builders, and to this day, no one really knows how he did it. There are guided tours at regularly scheduled intervals, and you can join in anytime at no additional charge (recommended), or you can walk around and look at everything yourself, but there is no signage. You can stay as long as you want and take as many pictures as you want as well. There is a gift shop which has a cutout of Edward Leedskalnin, the man who built Coral Castle, that you can take a photo of or selfie with, along with the usual gift shop fare of shirts/sweatshirts, postcards, magnets, books, and other items. If you're looking for something interesting and unusual to do on the way to the Keys, I highly suggest a stop here. 99/2025

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    Museum Of Ice Cream

    3.9(94 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown
    $$

    I happened on an online ad for the Museum of Ice Cream and our Miami family hadn't been there. We…read moredecided it was the perfect place to take the older (10 and 12 year old) grandkids. You have to buy tickets online and the only downside was that the fees were as much as one of the tickets. Traffic downtown is a challenge, as is parking but we found a lot that wasn't far. We arrived exactly at our ticket time and after our QR code was scanned we were led into the first room with a group of about 15 people. We all moved at our own pace from room to room. The staff was friendly and upbeat and everything was kept pretty clean. There were lots fun quiz questions and facts and games and most rooms had cups of different flavors of ice cream. I can honestly say I have never before eaten so much ice cream in one evening. They had one room set up like an airplane- that took us to Frosty Land and the flight attendant served more ice cream as we watched the ice cream themed scenery out the "windows". One room was carnival themed with games, cotton candy and caramel popcorn flavors of ice cream. There was a room full of freezers and a couple had secret rooms. There was a soda fountain room with a bar and jukebox and slides down to the sprinkle pit. The museum is good for all ages and all levels of interest. The included unlimited ice cream is a great perk and if you wanted, you could buy extras like a banana split or drinks. And of course there's a small gift shop at the end. We were told the entire experience would be about 90 minutes but we were there longer and still engaged.

    My family and I decided to check this place out today, and I'll be honest, it didn't live up to the…read morehype, especially for the price point. We paid $149 for two adults and a toddler, which already sets a pretty high expectation for the experience. The biggest highlight was definitely the unlimited ice cream offered throughout the exhibits -- fun flavors and a cute concept. If you're a dessert lover or going for the photos, you'll probably enjoy that part. However, everything else felt surprisingly basic. The installations were colorful but not as immersive or interactive as I expected, and the space was extremely crowded, which made it hard to really enjoy or take photos comfortably. Service also impacted the experience. The staff at the front entrance weren't very helpful or welcoming when we arrived, and many of the employees inside seemed unhappy or disengaged. Energy from staff really sets the tone at places like this, so that was disappointing. For families: it is kid-friendly, but just be prepared for crowds and stimulation. Toddlers may enjoy the visuals and treats, but I'm not sure the cost justifies the experience. Pros: * Unlimited ice cream samples * Bright, fun photo opportunities * Kid-friendly environment Cons: * Very crowded * Price does not match the experience * Staff engagement could be better * Exhibits felt basic for the hype Would I return? No -- once was more than enough for me.

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