Watch Us Grow

Exploring our Evolving Floorplan

Exciting changes are happening at the Cox Science Center as we expand to bring you bigger and better exhibits! We appreciate your patience as we build a future filled with mind-blowing science, new adventures, and even more fun for the whole family.

Important Updates

Starting October 28th, the northern entrance through Dreher Park (coming from Southern Blvd.) will be closed due to the construction and relocation of Dreher Trail North, which is closest to the Science Center. But don’t worry! All guests can still enter through the south entrance off Summit Blvd., near the Palm Beach Zoo.

Rest assured, the Cox Science Center will remain OPEN throughout the construction, so your science-filled adventures can continue without interruption!

Heading east on Southern Blvd, turn right onto Parker Ave for half a mile. Turn right onto Summit Blvd, and turn right onto Dreher Trail North and follow signs to the Science Center.

To download a map with directions, click here.

What’s Happening?

Our expansion is underway, and while we ask you to pardon our molecules during our construction, we have plenty of amazing new experiences to keep you engaged:

Engineers on a Roll – Our newest interactive area for toddlers is full of moving, rolling, and engineering fun. Bring your little ones for hands-on play where they can build, test, and roll through exciting challenges!

Dinosaur Safari – Our roaring fall exhibit will transport you back to prehistoric times! Join us on a safari where dinosaurs roam, and explore their world up close. Perfect for dino-lovers of all ages.

Dino Trek – Opening soon! Our upcoming dinosaur garden promises an exciting expedition for little adventurers. Picture your family trekking through a prehistoric wonderland, discovering life-size dinosaurs —stay tuned for more details!

Soft Play Area – Shh… this is still under wraps! But we’re working on something soft, safe, and super fun for our youngest visitors. Keep an eye out for updates on this future favorite!

FAQs

Q: Is the Science Center still open during construction?
A: Yes! We’re open and full of fun. While some areas might be temporarily unavailable, we’ve added new and exciting exhibits for everyone to enjoy. Check out our new Engineers on a Roll for toddlers or visit our latest fall exhibit, Dinosaur Safari!

Q: When will the construction be complete?
A: We’re working hard to finish everything as quickly as possible! Construction should be done in early 2027. Stay tuned for official announcements on our grand opening and the new experiences we're building for you.

Q: Will there be new exhibits?
A: Absolutely! Our expansion will bring bigger, bolder, and more interactive exhibits. Till then we are working to bring some fun new experiences to our current footprint. These include an all-new dino-themed garden (Dino Trek) to plans for a soft play area, we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

Q: What happened to the old water table and the golf course?
A: The water table may be gone but we have an all-new toddler experience (Engineers on a Roll!), and our golf course won’t be returning—but we have plenty of fresh experiences on our Science Trail, sink your teeth into our new Dino Trek.

Expansion Updates from our CEO

Learn More

To learn more about our expansion, click here.

Fun Facts While We Build!

• Did you know? Our construction crew might not be as big as a Brachiosaurus, but they’re working just as hard! In fact, a Brachiosaurus could reach up to 40 feet tall—that’s almost as high as some of the cranes we’re using to build your new favorite exhibits!
• Behind the scenes: We’ve moved enough dirt during construction to fill over 50 dinosaur footprints!
• Construction trivia: Some of our equipment weighs as much as two Triceratops—that's a lot of muscle going into making your Science Center better than ever!
• Construction Molecules: Our engineers are working like molecular molecules themselves, with construction happening every day to make your Science Center bigger and better than ever.