点评:We had an amazing experience at the Florida Children’s Museum in Lakeland — it’s a hidden gem for families looking for hands-on, screen-free fun. Our kids had a blast from the moment we arrived!
Outside the building is Blinky the Alligator, a giant yellow slide structure that kicks off the adventure. Just watch the heat on sunny days — we brought a boogie board to slide down without any “ouch!”
Inside, the museum is bright, clean, and welcoming. You’re greeted by DOT the Dragon, a huge centerpiece full of toys. Staff were kind and helpful, and pricing is fair: $20 general admission, $16 for Florida residents, with discounts for military and first responders. They also offer a $150 family membership that pays for itself in just a few visits.
The first floor is packed with fun zones for all ages — infant areas, a watermelon garden-themed section for toddlers, air tables, a giant Lite-Brite wall, and so much more.
The second floor was our favorite:
• A music room full of pots, pans, and percussion
• A pretend grocery store
• Veterinarian clinic and police station (complete with costumes!)
• Food truck, weather station, and creative play areas galore
We brought our 6-month-old and met up with friends who have a 2-year-old — and both kids had a wonderful time. It wasn’t overcrowded, and there was space to explore at our own pace.
This museum is located inside Bonnet Springs Park, which is a destination in itself. You could easily spend an entire day here between the museum, the playgrounds, and food options (more on that in a separate review!).
Bottom line: If you’re anywhere near Central Florida, especially with little ones, this is absolutely worth the visit. Fun, educational, affordable, and designed with families in mind.
翻译:我们在莱克兰的佛罗里达儿童博物馆度过了一段美好的时光——对于寻求动手体验、远离电子屏幕乐趣的家庭来说,这里简直是一块隐藏的宝地。孩子们从我们到达的那一刻起就玩得不亦乐乎!
博物馆外是巨型黄色滑梯“Blinky the Alligator”,开启了我们的冒险之旅。晴天的时候,天气会很热——我们带了一块趴板,滑下来一点也不疼!
博物馆内部明亮、干净、温馨。迎接你的是巨大的“DOT the Dragon”,里面摆满了玩具。工作人员热情友好,价格也很公道:普通门票20美元,佛罗里达州居民16美元,军人和急救人员可享受折扣。他们还提供150美元的家庭会员,只需几次参观就能回本。
一楼挤满了适合所有年龄段的娱乐区——婴儿区、以西瓜花园为主题的幼儿区、充气桌、一面巨大的Lite-Brite墙等等。二楼是我们最喜欢的:
• 一个摆满锅碗瓢盆和打击乐器的音乐室
• 一个模拟杂货店
• 兽医诊所和警察局(还有各种服装!)
• 美食餐车、气象站和丰富的创意游乐区
我们带着6个月大的孩子,和带着2岁孩子的朋友一起去——两个孩子都玩得很开心。那里人不多,而且有足够的空间让我们按照自己的节奏探索。
这家博物馆位于博内特泉公园内,公园本身就是一个景点。博物馆、游乐场和各种美食选择,足以让你在这里度过一整天(更多内容请见另一篇评论!)。
总之:如果你在佛罗里达州中部附近,尤其是带着小朋友,这里绝对值得一游。充满乐趣、富有教育意义、价格实惠,而且设计充分考虑了家庭的需求。