Having grown up with Dad working in the early space industry/Cape Canaveral, I thought this little…read morecampy, community space history center was amazing. The volunteer there that led our tour was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the space program. it turns out he and I grew up three years apart and not too many miles apart. we reminisced over when Ron Jon's was a small little bikini shop in Cocoa Beach. ( if you don't know it, it covers three city blocks now.) They had a scavenger hunt for the kids, and they were happy to explain all of the memorabilia in the small, but authentic history center. This is a must see for the old timers; I consider myself one of them since I grew up in the 60s with my dad involved at the Cape. I'm not sure if this center would have much meaning to the younger kids, but we enjoyed it immensely. Even my son and his early 40s thought it was amazing. and it's free :-)

Amazing history here and a very knowledgeable tour person. Pictures, displays, and a gift shop…read more Plan to spend about an hour or 1.5 if you read everything.

This place is so cool! We visited the American Muscle Car Museum during a recent weekend in…read moreMelbourne, Florida. The museum is only open to the public during fundraisers for nonprofit events during the year. There was a car show outside along with a 50/50 drawing. Inside the huge museum you will see the private collection that includes over 50 pace cars, over 50 Shelby's and a large collection of Porsches in addition to many other types of vehicles. The cars range from 1950-1970 classics and current day muscle cars. My only complaint is that the descriptions of the cars are in frames on the floor so you have to constantly bend over to read about the cars. We spent 2 hours visiting the museum. Admission to the outside car show and parking was free, it was $30 to go inside the museum

So much to see Very clean…read moreGreat people to answer all your questions Thank you for the opportunity to spend a whole day there Much Success !!!

**OVERALL REVIEW**…read more The Wizard of OZ Museum and Van Gogh Experience, which I will shorthand simply to the Oz Museum, is one of those unique attractions that stand out simply because of its uniqueness in an area you do not expect to see such an attraction. But this is Florida (my beloved state I love so much), and it should not be weird to see a surf museum (Florida Surf Museum) nearby the dinosaur store and museum (literally called the Dinosaur Store). But it works because the Oz Museum surely highlights so much from the Wizard of Oz franchise, not just the movie, but the entire lore inspired by the amazing book written by Frank L. Baum. I would have waited until later to post this review up, because there is one more "experience" I need to watch through-and-through in the Van Gogh Experience, which is the projector experience of traveling through The Wizard of Oz, but there is new news pertaining to this locale. The Oz Museum is moving south to Cocoa Beach. Not only that, it will be near the Dinosaur Store. How wonderful is it that two of the quirkiest museums Cocoa Beach has will be next to each other. Ergo, this review is for the Oz Museum as they are officially in their "Final Weeks in Cape Canaveral" before they move south to Cocoa Beach. For starters, the Oz Museum is located on the westside of A1A a.k.a. Jimmy Buffet Highway, at the northwest quadrant of its intersection with Center St., the street that leads westward to the dinky Center Street Park where one of the five bat houses of Cape Canaveral are located. The Oz Museum is actually "small" pertaining to the price one must pay to enter, which is about $32 plus tax for adults. Military and seniors get a discount and children are about half that price, but still, that can be considered steep for entry. But if you truly take your time with this location and engage in all they provide, it actually fair price. Most people would probably just breeze through all the exhibits, including officially recognized items that belonged to Frank L. Baum, signed books, and just a collection of all Oz related things from one family's personal collection. And yes, it is a personal collection, but it is an amazing personal collection with, as mentioned earlier, official items from certain locales, which I must stress "certain locales." For example, the display featuring the winkie guard spear has items that were officially used as props in the classic movie starring Judy Garland. The ruby red slippers on display, many mistake as from that movie, too, but those are actually the ones that were displayed in the line/queue of the Great Movie Ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios while the ride was open. It should also be noted that each glass panel of the collection has a QR code for an audio tour. Ergo, each panel will have a recorded explanation and history of everything that is on display. That is why I say the price is justified. And let's face it, a museum like this, despite how quirky it is, may become "boring" for little children. Ergo, there is a children's room with the animated Oz movie playing on loop and plenty of books, puzzles, and games to keep their playful minds occupied. Finally, the Van Gogh Experience is just an "added bonus" on top of all you get in this museum. The projectors put you in the midst of an amazing animation detailing Van Gogh's life, which lasts about 20 minutes on average. Seeing his paintings come to animation life in a room that is about 75 feet by 25 feet (estimate because the room was constantly darkened for the projectors) was just relaxing, especially when Starry Starry Night appeared. There is also a projector experience going through the entirety of The Wizard of Oz, but I never got to finish it. Ultimately, the Oz Museum is a worthwhile experience to go to, but I am only giving it four-out-of-five stars because this experience, as it is now, will soon be gone, and a new experience will be available very soon with added features such as a boat ride (and possibly mini-golf). From what I got the couple of times I went here, it is definitely worth checking out. You can't go wrong with a museum that is featured as it is highly-rated among many categories on TripAdvisor, including number one for kids museums.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road... to Cape Canaveral?…read more ​The Wizard of Oz Museum is a "blink and you'll miss it" tourist attraction tucked away in Cape Canaveral, FL. If you aren't looking for it, you might cruise right past, but for fans of L. Frank Baum's universe, this unassuming spot is a literal treasure chest of Technicolor history. ​ ​Don't let the modest footprint fool you. While it isn't a sprawling theme park, the museum packs an incredible punch by focusing on the entire Oz multiverse. You'll find a wide array of memorabilia that stretches far beyond Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers, diving deep into the original book series and the broader lore of the 14 original novels. ​The Pace: It's not a very big venue. If you're a "skimmer," you'll be back in the parking lot before your car engine has even cooled down. I think this is where most of concerns about the admission fee come into play. ​The Strategy: To get your money's worth, you have to lean in. Unless you're taking the time to read every placard or every note of each item's history, you'll be in and out in no time. The magic is in the fine print. ​ ​The biggest shock of the day had nothing to do with flying monkeys or wicked witches. As a massive Beatles fan, I was absolutely floored to see an autographed photo of Paul McCartney. ​The Backstory: The photo captures Sir Paul during a visit to the set of the 1985 cult classic Return to Oz. Seeing Macca's signature in a shrine to Emerald City was the crossover event I never knew I needed. ​Summary: It's a charming, niche experience that rewards the curious. Just remember: read the signs, or you'll miss the best parts!

We spent 2 days here and still didn't see everything, but we had a great time! We watched…read moreastronaut Fred Gregory talk about his experiences in space and with NASA that was quite interesting. We took the bus explore tour and got to see a few really neat things that you don't get to see on the regular bus tour. The Apollo exhibit at the end of the bus tour is amazing. They have a real Saturn 5 rocket which you have to see to understand how massive it is, and it also has several exhibits with actual mission gear. After that we did the shuttle exhibit which has an actual shuttle, which was amazing to see. The launch experience was OK but it was a long wait for just a few minutes of fun. Overall we had tons of fun and would do it again in a heartbeat. We saw everything so feel free to message me if you have any questions, itguy822 on g mail.

I have always wanted to visit this place and last Friday I was able to do so with my family. I have…read morebeen to the Houston location but this time I get to visit KSC and I am in awe. It was an easy drive from MCO international airport. Parking was a breeze. Plenty of things to see here but the Atlantis caught my attention as I stepped up to the entrance of the complex. But the highlight definitely was the bus tour. Very good and informative. Would not have seen so much of the complex if it wasn't for the complimentary service offered here at KSC. I genuinely enjoyed my visit to the KSC and I would come back again if time permits.

This is a really fun, free museum for all ages located in Brevard. For a rainy day or just a fun…read morechance to learn about Brevard, this is the perfect place. The museum is very well maintained and cared for. Me and my three year old were at the park and followed the trail for about 7 minutes and with help from a stranger, located the museum. I do wish there was signs. Without the help of my phone and the stranger, we would've gotten lost as there are various routes. The museum has a lot of really cool elements. There are bones, fossils, shells, space, and even a playroom amongst many other things. I was very intrigued by all the history and the large rooms of items to look at. Some items are a little outdated, but as a free entry museum it's very well kept. I look forward to coming back with my other son and husband as a family.

Great place to go on rainy day. People are so nice there. Don't forget to go for a nice walk on…read moresunny day out behind the center. Love this place

One stop shop for all your piratical needs! They have something for everyone clothing wise, even a…read morekids section. The Crew (staff) is always on theme and can help you pick out any article of clothing or any piratical accouterment which is all decently priced. Perfect for starting an outfit for pirate festivals or Renaissance fairs! they also have a pirates museum attached to the store for only $8 admission with a Wide selection of artifacts and historic background reading to with it. Well worth your time if Pirates peak your fancy!

Great roadside atraction for the family. Fun and kitsch. Use the eum rule and go there​read more

We hadn't planned on going that day, so we got there a little late and didn't know how long it…read morewould take to go through, but it only took about three hours and we read all the signs too. The volunteers were very helpful and nice. They offered to give us a tour and show us the ropes. The signs that the museum had by the planes were very insightful and interesting. I would absolutely go back.

What an amazing place. We were in town for a rocket launch and decided to go to the museum. I am…read morea marine and I was a crew chief on a CH 53 Helicopter from 1976 to 1980. The place was amazing, They had a Fokker Triplane that I was able to walk right up to and touch. They had information on all of the aircraft from WW1 to the present. We spent several hours walking around, then I found a ch53 helicopter in the hanger. Apparently this one had come in two weeks before and was their new pride and joy. My good fortune. I was very pleased to be able to walk right up to it and have my picture taken At the end I did 30 minutes in the flight simulator on a Cessna 172. That's a lot of fun.