The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Category: Museum in Bradenton, Florida

Address: 201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA

Phone: +19417464131

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Jennifer McNeill

Jul 26, 2022

Such a cool museum! We had kids ranging from 4-11 and they all loved it! The Planetarium was great, we saw 2 shows. The smaller kids lost interest but all the adults liked it.

Veronica Schramm

Jun 16, 2022

What an amazing place! I am so glad I opted for the Innovator membership instead of justa day pass. We will be back! Staff was awesome, informative and accommodating. Goft shol was so good I couldn't help but buy a rainbow manatee.

Eileen trinidad

May 12, 2022

Nice little museum. Lots of different things to see. We went to the interactive planetarium presentation at noon which my daughters and I enjoyed. Quite interesting.

Judy McConnell

Dec 30, 2021

We visited the Dinoventure. They had multiple life size dinos that moved and roared. They did a good job with this exhibit. We also saw the manatees. They have two viewing areas, one that you can view through glass and another that is upstairs so you can look down into their tank. You can pay to visit the Dinoventure exhibit without visiting the rest of the museum. We did both and enjoyed all they had to offer. The Planetarium was my favorite part of the museum.

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Questions & Answers

Has the manatee aquarium re-opened please?

Sarah Duncan | Sep 3, 2018
Evgenia Kolesnikov | Sep 3, 2019

yes. it is reopened

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What is the price for entry?

Isabel Arrieta | Sep 3, 2018
Rebecca Eure | Sep 3, 2018

Is there a senior citizen discount or triple A discount admission fee?

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what time are planetarium shows today?

Mickey Saperstone | Sep 3, 2018
Paola Pineda | Sep 3, 2018

I suggest to call directly and ask about show times.

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What time are planetarium shows

Charles Woods | Sep 3, 2018
Robin Mosher | Sep 3, 2018

They show times vary. Best to call and check as different shows.

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Is this open with COVID-19 happening?

Grace Myers | Sep 2, 2021
Rebecca Rosenberg | Sep 2, 2021

Yes. Masks required. Planetarium is open and sat socially distant.

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is there a place to eat in the museum

vincent dipasqua | Aug 26, 2022
Leslie Gregory | Aug 26, 2022

Just snacks, at least when we were there

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Do they still do laser light shows?

Robert | Sep 2, 2020
Elena McCormack | Sep 2, 2020

Better. State of the art star shows. Travel the universe wit expert astronomers

Does the museum have wheelchairs available for use

Annette Malakoff | Sep 3, 2019
Ron V | Sep 3, 2019

They have one. It's recommended that you call the day you plan on arriving. They will hold it.

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Is there a discount on tickets for students?

Lord Hylix | Sep 3, 2018
Hippie Chick | Sep 3, 2018

Yes. There are different ticket prices for different people, students, seniors, under and age...etc

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do they have water inside?

vincent dipasqua | Aug 26, 2022
Luis | Aug 28, 2022

As someone stated before. There is a manatee in a water tank. I'd hope that answered your question.

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Is there food there?

sam bell | Jul 4, 2022
Robert Figueroa | Jul 4, 2022

Snacks and drinks

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Are children required to wear masks inside?

Monica C | Mar 6, 2022
Hilda Kirkland | Mar 6, 2022

Yes, if they're over 2.

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Does a BISHOP MUSEUM membership allow free admission to the planetarium ?

Connie French | Mar 6, 2022
Hilda Kirkland | Mar 6, 2022

No. There's an admission fee.

How much does it cost to get in

jean phillips | Jan 5, 2022
Michael | Mar 6, 2022

About $24 you can get free tickets at the public library, there might be a waiting list but it goes pretty quick to get tickets.

Will they be open the day after Christmas this year.

Theresa Mevissen | Jan 5, 2022
Elena McCormack | Jan 5, 2022

I'm not sure. Check the website bishop science.org

How much are the tickets?

smboricua | Oct 7, 2021
Vince Cosentino | Oct 7, 2021

Adults were 23 or 24.95

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Any special events during Christmas?

Debora Zelinsky | Oct 7, 2021
Elena McCormack | Oct 7, 2021

Not sure. But a fantastic dinosaur exhibit will open soon.

When is the star gazing show start

Mary Harwood | Sep 2, 2021
Stephen Rosenberger | Sep 2, 2021

Multiple times per day

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Is there a cost?

Jacqueline Hartwell | Sep 2, 2021
Kendra Krouskop-Smith KR0USK | Sep 2, 2021

Yes. Tickets are $20 for adults, and there are lower rates for seniors, youth/college students and children.

Can you buy tickets at the museum instead of buying them online?

Magic Drones | Sep 2, 2021
Dennis Young | Sep 2, 2021

Yes absolutely. 4 and younger is free adults 20 bucks.

Is it currently open with the pandemic? What show are available for today ???

Alejandra Martinez | Sep 2, 2021
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature | Sep 2, 2021

Alejandra, yes, we are currently open. Visit our website for times and shows. We have three different shows in The Planetarium every day. www.BishopScience.org.

I found a geode in the ocean ...can someone there help me identify what kind it is?

Miss Burg | Sep 2, 2021
Gabriel Gerdon | Sep 2, 2021

Probably

How much is the entrance

Maria chavarria | Sep 2, 2021
Gabriel Gerdon | Sep 2, 2021

$20 and $19 for senior, kids under 4 are free and Sarasota county teachers

Are masks still required?

Rebecca Heureux | Sep 2, 2021
Gabriel Gerdon | Sep 2, 2021

Yes they are I was just there last week

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How much does it cost

mark kadelski | Sep 2, 2020
Nataliia Okhrimenko-Mertoglu | Sep 2, 2020

$16 per adult

are children free on free museum day age 8-14? what kind of restaurants are there?

Marie Beauzile | Sep 2, 2020
Stephanie Clark | Sep 2, 2020

There isn't a restaurant in the museum but there are several close by

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Is there a planetarium in bradenton

Catherine Cline | Sep 2, 2020
Danielle Williams | Sep 2, 2020

Yes the show is spectacular

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Where is the nearest parking

A Google User | Sep 2, 2020
Mary Pike | Sep 2, 2020

A city parking garage is 1 block west.

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What day is it free with a library card

Joanne Wagner | Sep 2, 2020
Beth S. | Sep 2, 2020

I never knew that was a deal!!! I'd call them directly and ask.

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Are you currently hiring part time?

Renae Nowak | Sep 3, 2019
shayne coventry | Sep 3, 2019

I believe they were looking for volunteers but not actually hiring.

Can you tell me what the price is

Henruy Novoa zamora | Sep 3, 2019
Cheri Perlik | Sep 3, 2019

19.00 per adult

Is all the museum inside or are there outside parts too?

Amy Penne | Sep 3, 2019
Larry Zucker | Sep 3, 2019

I agree with Angelina 😊

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What time is the planetarium shows?

Sylvia Wedge | Sep 3, 2019
Corey Gentle | Sep 3, 2019

They have a number of shows throughout the day, usually one an hour,

How Much is It for four people

Shaina Kozmits | Sep 3, 2019
Larry Zucker | Sep 3, 2019

Can't remember, but I know there's a senior price and a child price, no more then $20 each. Great place, make sure to go to the Planetarium

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When is your next laser light show and how much is it for 1 person

Amber Alert | Sep 3, 2019
mick musicmob | Sep 3, 2019

Please phone us

Do they have electric scooter to rent?

Delores Stahl | Sep 3, 2019
mick musicmob | Sep 3, 2019

As above

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Is the museum admission free in March?

Katherine Blake | Sep 3, 2019
Chris Graves | Sep 3, 2019

I'm not sure about that one

When does the planetarium shows

Daniel Rhoades | Sep 3, 2019
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature | Sep 3, 2019

The Planetarium is open and shows play throughout the day. The schedule can be found at www.southfloridamuseum.org, under the planetarium tab. We also have evening shows. The schedule for those is on the website as well. Check out Stelliferous Live on Jan. 23. http://www.southfloridamuseum.org/events/stelliferous-live-14/

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Has the manatee exhibit reopened

George Vaughan | Sep 3, 2019
Wilmaura Nieves de Moreno | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

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What times are the Planetarium shows ?

Lupe Abarca | Sep 3, 2019
Richard Lentz | Sep 3, 2019

Yes, check their website. We got there when they opened and went through part of the museum and then went to the planetarium which you don't want to miss. It was hard to leave when the first one was over because I knew I would have enjoyed more shows (they are different). One of our group had a back injury and even though the chairs were comfortable, she couldn't sit any longer. So we went through more of the museum. We saw the manatees which was interesting also.

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Are motorized carts available for handicapped persons?

Linda Patty | Sep 3, 2019
Corey Beard | Sep 3, 2019

No they are not

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It's there a cafe at the museum?

Laurie W | Sep 3, 2018
Nancy Brown | Sep 3, 2018

No cafe...just a gift shop. There is a smoothie place nearby though.

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how much is the admission price for a veteran and his wife

Milagro Ortiz | Sep 3, 2018
andrea gangi | Sep 2, 2021

Any summer specials for kids ?

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Are wheelchairs available

Cheryl Doty | Sep 3, 2018
Matthew B | Sep 3, 2018

Not for public use but it is wheelchair accessiblet

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Is the museum open on Sundays or Mondays??

C Garcia | Sep 3, 2018
Rick Cochrane | Sep 3, 2018

They arr open Sundays

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Is the planateriam done

Savanna Durrance | Sep 3, 2018
Carmine Roma | Sep 3, 2018

yes a great show.

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What show is playing tonight?

Trang Nguyen | Sep 3, 2018
Thomas Sheppard | Sep 3, 2018

I might try calling the museum

Are they showing any movies there tonight? I can't seem to find info about it on the site, but I heard that they do.

Jessica Wright | Sep 3, 2018
Iris Robinson | Sep 3, 2018

Not sure at all as I was just visiting the museum. Didn't know they show movies

What is the name of the others manatees

Kennedy Gibson | Sep 3, 2018
Joe Kelley | Sep 3, 2018

The other manatees are in for rehabilitation. So they change every so often.

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Is the aquarium handicap accessible too?

Gale klein | Sep 3, 2018
carolyn averso | Sep 3, 2018

Yes, there is a ramp at the entrance and an elevator to the second floor.

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Is this museum handicapped accessible?

Gale klein | Sep 3, 2018
Paul Eckley | Sep 3, 2018

Yes. My wife has to use a wheelchair and it wasn't a problem anywhere in the museum.

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