Emerald Coast Science Center

The Emerald Coast Science Center is located in Fort Walton Beach, in Florida, a center that is a part of a scenic coastal park. The center is popular with visitors and kids, educating everyone with hands on and interactive displays that cover all manners of science.

The center is surrounded by its own park, sitting right on the waterfront. Ample parking and areas for picnics are provided, creating a relaxing atmosphere for everyone. In fact, the center quite often hosts events and parties, public and private, especially tours for groups for educational purposes.

The center is open from Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 2pm, on Saturday from 9am to 4pm and on Sunday, from 12pm until 4pm. Open throughout the year, the center is only closed on national holidays. On Mother's, Father's, Armed Forces and Grandparent's days, free admission is afforded to the relevant people. Group discounts are also available.

The center encourages visitors to explore, discover, touch and experiment with many of their exhibits and displays. Its Hall of Life demonstrates the workings of human senses. The Electricity and Wind Tunnel exhibition focuses on working gadgets and gizmos, as well as demonstrating the art and science of flight in a mini wind tunnel. The Critters and Bubble Room provides hands on interactions with live birds and creatures. The Color and Light exhibit allows everyone to play with colors, both invisible and visible.