There are many things to do on the Space Coast of Florida, offering a wide range of activities and attractions for tourists. Due to its proximity to Orlando and its status as the top cruise terminal in the world, the area attracts over five million visitors annually.
Tourists often seek unique experiences or things to do that cannot be found anywhere else, such as the Kennedy Space Center, The Wizard of Oz Museum, and the Night-Time Bioluminescence Kayak Tour.
The Wizard of Oz Museum stands out as one of the top attractions on the Space Coast because of its unique appeal. It caters to visitors of all ages and interests, making it suitable for a much broader audience beyond just fans of the film. The museum showcases art, film, literature, language, astronomy, and more.
According to the WhichMuseum and TripAdvisor website, which covers 35,000+ museums under “Things to Do” across the USA in various categories, The Wizard of Oz Museum proudly ranks at the top in Florida:
– #1 Film Museums in Florida
– #1 Applied Art Museums in Florida
– #1 Language & Literature Museums in Florida
– #1 Children’s Museum in Florida
– #2 Art & Design Museums in Florida
– #2 Astronomy Museums in Florida
– #3 Person & Artist Museums in Florida
Nationally, it ranks as follows:
#8 Film Museums, #4 Applied Art Museums, #5 Language & Literature Museums, #1 Children’s Museums, #30 Art & Design Museums, #8 Astronomy Museums, #31 Person & Artist Museums, #3 Hidden Gem Museums
In addition to its educational value, the museum offers visitors a chance to see original props from the movie, including Dorothy’s dress, and provides an immersive experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the country.
While there are other attractions nearby, such as miniature golf courses, tree climbing, escape rooms, and various dinosaur and military museums, these activities are located in different parts of Florida. Visitors with more than five hours to spare may prefer the Kennedy Space Center, where admission prices typically exceed $75 per person, plus parking fees.
Occasionally, visitors can witness a rocket launch, but these events must be scheduled in advance, and launches are often canceled due to weather conditions. Visitors can park at The Wizard of Oz Museum’s parking lot to view rocket launches.
As for the bioluminescence kayak activities, these events only take place at night. Although we recommend this experience, it may not be suitable for everyone. If you’re visiting the museum, search for “bioluminescence” or “things to do near me” to find the closest locations offering this activity.
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The Museum visit is the best thing to do
With over 1000s of visitors monthly enjoying what the museum has to offer, reviews left by visitors got the museum to be the top thing to do in the Port Canaveral, Cape Canaveral, and Cocoa Beach area. All three areas are within 3 miles and easily accessible within a five-minute drive since they are nearby.
Since its opening in February 2022, the museum has had over 3000 reviews from Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, Yelp, and Groupon, with an average of 4.9 stars or higher.
The museum as an attraction hit various records in niche, art, and children’s categories at the national level, ranking 4 out of 670 children’s museums in the USA on TripAdvisor.
On Google, the museum earns the highest ranking in Florida, 4.9 stars from over 2400+ reviews, and in the Google Maps app, the museum has extra recognition with a special symbol for its achievements.
Please consider visiting the museum and experience yourself what the museum has to offer and be ready to have fun.