Emerald Coast Science Center

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Emerald Coast Science Center

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Hands-on science center in Fort Walton Beach with interactive exhibits, preschool-friendly discovery, birthday parties, and family STEM experiences.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsSensory play

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesParty packages

Visit options

Open playClasses or eventsMembership available

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Wednesday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

About the Venue

The Emerald Coast Science Center is a nonprofit museum focused on interactive science learning for families. Official materials highlight hands-on exhibits, animals, a mobile planetarium program, preschool-oriented discovery spaces, birthday parties, and rotating STEAM experiences for kids and caregivers.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Phone

Address

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Location

Florida Pensacola / Emerald Coast Fort Walton Beach, FL

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 4, 2026

Source

Web Research 2026 04 01

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