History Fort Lauderdale
Family museum in Fort Lauderdale, FL
231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333014 yr–18 yrs
45–120 min
morning · afternoon
Daily 10 AM–4 PM; docent tours at 1, 2 and 3 PM. Closed on major holidays, including Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas, and New Year's Eve and Day. 954-463-4431.
Fort Lauderdale's history museum campus downtown, open daily, with docent-guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 PM. The self-guided History Museum is $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students; the three-museum guided tour is $15 adults, $12 seniors, $7 students. Accompanied kids 6 and under are free, and active and senior military members get in free.
Why kids love it
Kids 6 and under get in free, so it's a cheap, short history stop for school-age kids, and younger siblings come along at no cost.
Fort Lauderdale · Coastal Broward
🎒 Packing list
- • Stroller or carrier
- • Water bottle
- • Snacks
- • Wipes & diapers
- • Change of clothes
Safety notes
- ! Set a meeting point habit even with toddlers
- ! Watch for open water exhibits
Parent reviews
Quick facts
- Address
- 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Cost
- History Museum self-guided: $10 adults / $7 seniors / $5 students. Three-museum guided tour: $15 / $12 / $7. Accompanied kids 6 and under free; free for active and senior military
- Ages
- 4 yr–18 yr
- Time needed
- 45–120 minutes
- Best time
- morning and afternoon
- Setting
- Indoor
- In the rain
- Still works
- Hours
- Daily 10 AM–4 PM; docent tours at 1, 2 and 3 PM. Closed on major holidays, including Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas, and New Year's Eve and Day. 954-463-4431.
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Questions about History Fort Lauderdale
Is History Fort Lauderdale good for toddlers?
History Fort Lauderdale is best for ages 4 yr–18 yr, so it is one for older kids. Kids 6 and under get in free, so it's a cheap, short history stop for school-age kids, and younger siblings come along at no cost.
How much does History Fort Lauderdale cost?
History Museum self-guided: $10 adults / $7 seniors / $5 students. Three-museum guided tour: $15 / $12 / $7. Accompanied kids 6 and under free; free for active and senior military. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
How long should we plan for History Fort Lauderdale?
Most families spend 45 to 120 minutes. It is at its best in the morning and afternoon. Daily 10 AM–4 PM; docent tours at 1, 2 and 3 PM. Closed on major holidays, including Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas, and New Year's Eve and Day. 954-463-4431.
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