Places Kids Get in Free in Miami
2026 Family Guide
Looking for places kids get in free in Miami? Mom Approved Miami shares museums, gardens, attractions, family events, and budget friendly activities where kids can visit free or at a discount.
Here’s your easy guide to museums, gardens, zoos, and family attractions where kids can enter FREE in South Florida.
Free Museums for Kids in Miami
Pérez Art Museum Miami
Kids ages 6 and under get in FREE every day.
Free for Everyone: Second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Address: 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
The Bass
Children under 12 get in FREE year-round.
Free for Everyone: Last Sunday of every month.
📍 Address: 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Wolfsonian–FIU
Kids under 6 enter FREE.
Free for Everyone: Friday evenings.
📍 Address: 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Miami Children’s Museum
One of Miami’s best indoor attractions for kids.
Free Day: Third Friday of every month from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Address: 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
Frost Science Museum
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Multi-level science experience + aquarium + planetarium all in one, right in the heart of Downtown Miami.
Free admission for children under 3
📍 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Institute of Contemporary Art Miami
FREE admission for all ages Wednesday through Sunday.
📍 Address: 61 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137
Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Always FREE for kids and adults.
📍 Address: 10975 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33199
Museum of Miami
Formerly known as HistoryMiami Museum.
Kids under 6 enter FREE.
Free for Everyone: Second Saturday of every month during Free Family Fun Day.
📍 Address: 101 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Free admission on the first Saturday of every month.
📍 Address: 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177
Gardens & Outdoor Attractions Where Kids Get in Free:
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
FREE admission for everyone year-round.
Families can explore tropical gardens, ponds, and shaded walking paths.
📍 Address: 2000 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
🌐 Website: Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Kids ages 3 and under get in FREE.
📍 Address: 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
🌐 Website: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Children ages 5 and under enter FREE.
📍 Address: 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
🌐 Website: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Zoos & Animal Attractions with Free Kids Admission:
Zoo Miami
Kids ages 2 and under get in FREE year-round.
📍 Address: 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177
🌐 Website: Zoo Miami
Butterfly World:
Children ages 2 and under receive FREE admission.
📍 Address: 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
🌐 Website: Butterfly World
Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long
The Kids Bowl Free program lets children bowl 2 FREE games every day all summer long at participating bowling centers across the country.
Why families love it:
- 2 free games daily for kids
- Perfect indoor activity for hot or rainy days
- Great budget-friendly summer activity
- Over 1,300 participating locations nationwide
Participating Miami Area Locations:
- Bird Bowl
- Kings Dining & Entertainment Doral
🔗 Sign up for Kids Bowl Free HERE
Free Playgroups & Story Times for Babies & Toddlers
South Florida also has tons of FREE playgroups, story times, music classes, and toddler activities perfect for little ones. Many are hosted at local libraries, community centers, and family spaces throughout Miami-Dade.
These free programs are great for:
- Babies & toddlers
- Meeting other local parents
- Early learning through music, movement, and play
- Free indoor activities for little kids
🔗 Check out my full guide to FREE baby & toddler playgroups in South Florida HERE
Families can also check out the Miami Dade Public Library museum passes for free admission to select Miami attractions.
Miami Playgrounds Guide
Many of Miami’s best playgrounds are completely FREE to visit, making them perfect for budget-friendly family fun year-round.
Check out my full guide to the best playgrounds in Miami here:
🔗 HERE
Miami Splash Pads Guide
Splash pads are one of the best ways to cool off in South Florida and the best part is most are FREE or low-cost for families.
Check out my full guide to the best splash pads in Miami here:
🔗 HERE
My Mom-Approved Summer Savings Hack: South Florida Adventure Pass
The South Florida Adventure Pass is one of the best summer deals for families in South Florida. One pass gives you unlimited admission to 5 popular family attractions from May 15 through September 30, 2026.
Find out more here: South Florida Adventure Pass
Included Attractions:
Zoo Miami
Butterfly World
Flamingo Gardens
Museum of Discovery & Science
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Pass Details:
- Valid: May 15 – September 30, 2026
- Includes unlimited admission to all 5 attractions
- Adult Pass: $60 + tax
- Child Pass (ages 3–12): $50 + tax
- Existing annual passholders at participating attractions can upgrade for discounted pricing
