Fort Lauderdale's Diverse Museums

If you're a museum fan, there's a good chance that you'll love holidaying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Packed with all sorts of attractions, Fort Lauderdale is an excellent destination for the whole family, but its museums are one of the areas in which this enigmatic city shines.

No matter what you're interested in, you'll be sure to find a wealth of museums that'll grab your attention, from the expected to the unique. Take, for example, the International Swimming Hall of Fame museum. This museum is dedicated to the aquatic sports and is recognised by the International Federation for aquatic sports. The ISHoF museum devotes itself to the recognition and commemoration of various sporting heroes across the aquatic sports, including diving, competitive swimming, water polo, marathon swimming and synchronised swimming. Even if you're not hugely keen on the world of the water, this museum is worth a visit just to take in the sheer scale of its dedication.

Moving on to more traditional organisations, Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer the discerning art fan by way of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Now over 50 years old, the museum is a massive building showing off an enormous collection of 6200 pieces, including works by esteemed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and many other works by some of the world’s most famous artists. What's special about this museum is that it focuses particularly on South Florida and Caribbean culture, so offers an illuminating insight into these fascinating aspects of Florida life.

The Fort Lauderdale History Center makes for an excellent 'next stop' on your trip through Fort Lauderdale's museums, a relatively small building where you can find out awe-striking titbits of local history. One room is even decorated in the style of a typical hotel room 100 years ago, meaning you can literally step into the past at this fascinating museum.

The kids will love the Museum of Discovery and Science, which enjoys enormous popularity amongst families - and with good reason. Both adults and children love the chance to learn interactively, in a fun and challenging manner that ensures the facts stay firmly lodged in the mind. One highlight is the 3D films where special glasses and headsets are worn to enjoy films that leap off the screen, adding a whole new dimension to the discovery.

There are many more excellent museums in Fort Lauderdale, but if you want to visit them all you may need to expand your Fort Lauderdale hotels stay!