April’s eclipse is a total solar eclipse, which occurs when the Moon is the right distance away from the Earth to completely obscure our view of the Sun. It will be a beautiful sight! Here in Miami the eclipse will be visible as a partial solar eclipse, with only part of the Sun’s disk obscured during the peak. The eclipse will begin on April 8 at 1:47 p.m. and reach its maximum coverage of 45% of the Sun at 3:01 p.m. The eclipse will end at 4:13 p.m.

During Solar Eclipse Weekend, you can learn more about the science and history of eclipses through educational activities and a special Frost Planetarium show. To prepare for eclipse viewing, you can secure your own pair of solar eclipse glasses, available for purchase online in advance or in the Science Store. Get your glasses here!

*Please carefully read user instructions on eclipse glasses before use. Use of eclipse glasses is at your own risk.

Programming Schedules

Frost Planetarium Show Schedule

10:30 a.m. - FORWARD! To the Moon

11:15 a.m. Dynamic Earth

12:00 p.m. – Frost Science Presents... The Great American Eclipses LIVE

12:45 p.m. – Frost Science Presents... The Great American Eclipses

1:30 p.m. – Frost Science Presents... The Great American Eclipses LIVE

2:15 p.m. – Frost Science Presents... The Great American Eclipses

3:00 p.m. – Frost Science Presents... The Great American Eclipses LIVE

3:45 p.m. – Frost Science Presents... The Great American Eclipses

4:30 p.m. – Dynamic Earth

5:15 p.m. – Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

Weekend Eclipse Activity Schedule

Space Station - Level 2 Terrace
Build a moon base camp and learn about the Artemis Moon Missions.

Storytelling Time - Library of Me, Level 3
Read storybooks about eclipses, the Sun and the Moon.

DIY Pinhole Camera - Discovery Lab, Level 3
Create a pinhole camera to safely view the eclipse and learn about other safe ways to view eclipses without glasses!

The Great Eclipse Show - Ocean Gallery Stage, Level 1
Laugh and learn with us as we discover more about the current eclipse.

Celestial Concierge - Level 3 Terrace
Need help finding activities or want to learn more about the eclipse? Visit our Celestial Concierge!

*Activity times vary by location

Eclipse Educational Resources

Curious to know more about solar eclipses? Explore additional resources here:

Important Safety Information

Your safety is our top priority. Please ensure you use proper solar eclipse glasses with the ISO 12312-2 safety standard to view the Sun. At Frost Science, we offer solar eclipse glasses from our Science Store, which have been approved by the American Astronomical Society for safe viewing*. If you have glasses from a previous eclipse, they can still be used if they are undamaged. Remember, never look directly at the Sun without proper protection.
*Please carefully read user instructions on eclipse glasses before use. Use of eclipse glasses is at your own risk.

Parking Instructions

Onsite parking is available in the museum garage for $18 flat rate.
Onsite parking will fill quickly; please plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. Paid offsite parking will be available at several nearby locations, including the Omni Parking Garage, 453 NE 15th St, Miami, FL 33132.