The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Located on downtown Bradenton’s waterfront, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs which interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. In addition to  the permanent exhibits, The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions – offering something new to discover with each visit, featuring fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest animal inhabitants and archaeological materials representing Paleo-Indian, Archaic, and pre-contact cultures, as well as local history and creative exhibitions. The Museum also features an all-digital Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. At The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, you can learn about the world around you – land, sky, and sea – through the lens of Florida’s natural sciences.

We are proud to offer schools a variety of virtual and in-person field trips and other educational experiences. Learn more about each option below in the Explorations section or at our website.

When school is out, join us for fun and adventure with The Bishop’s Science Camps. The Bishop’s Science Camps provide awe-inspiring explorations, delightful discoveries, and WOW moments for kids ages 7-11 during spring and summer breaks! Campers work together to engage in activities, experiments and investigations as they explore popular science topics in a unique and safe environment. Join us for one week or many – each week is different!