HistoryMiami Museum

A boat to climb and a wave wall with sea creatures set into it, right on the bay in the middle of downtown.

A jungle-themed Latin restaurant with a setting kids will stare at.

A rooftop pool with play space, and the children's museum, the science museum and the bay all within a short drive.

A three-level aquarium where kids touch stingrays, plus a planetarium and a hands-on body exhibit even toddlers can manage.

A modern art museum on Biscayne Bay with hanging gardens, a waterfront terrace and a restaurant on site.