Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Mission

Since 1961, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, formerly the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, has been on the cutting edge of informal science education, curing insatiable appetites for curiosity through immersive journeys. Opening 60 years ago as a 980 square feet museum, the current footprint has evolved to a robust 40,000 square feet, with an average annual attendance now exceeding 375,000 visitors, and educational outreach to 175,000 public and private school children from Palm Beach, Martin, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Between 2010 and 2020, the Science Center's attendance increased by nearly 250%! In 2021, Cox Science Center celebrated 10 million visitors and 60 years of innovation, discovery, exploration, and adventure.

West Palm Beach FL | EIN: 59-0915177
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501(c)(3) organization

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Mission

Since 1961, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, formerly the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, has been on the cutting edge of informal science education, curing insatiable appetites for curiosity through immersive journeys. Opening 60 years ago as a 980 square feet museum, the current footprint has evolved to a robust 40,000 square feet, with an average annual attendance now exceeding 375,000 visitors, and educational outreach to 175,000 public and private school children from Palm Beach, Martin, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. Between 2010 and 2020, the Science Center's attendance increased by nearly 250%! In 2021, Cox Science Center celebrated 10 million visitors and 60 years of innovation, discovery, exploration, and adventure.

West Palm Beach FL | EIN: 59-0915177
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization

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Accountability Panel
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100%
Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%
Financial Statements:Yes
100%
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%
Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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