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The Wizard of Oz Museum
Just minutes from Cocoa Beach, close to the Port Canaveral cruise terminals, and an easy day trip from Orlando, the Wizard of Oz Museum is a standout indoor, family-friendly attraction on Florida’s Space Coast—perfect for a rainy day. Inside its distinctive 5,000-sq-ft space, the museum blends art, literature, film history, and cutting-edge tech to inspire creativity, passion, and curiosity for all ages. The centerpiece is the Immersive Wizard of Oz Experience: a 2,100-sq-ft theater powered by 30+ laser projectors that map custom content from L. Frank Baum’s original books across all four walls and the floor. Become part of the tornado, arrive in Munchkin Land, wander the Yellow Brick Road, step inside the Witches’ Castle and the dark forest, and celebrate in Emerald City. A Space Coast–only scene even flies you through the universe using the latest James Webb Space Telescope imagery. The popular Immersive Van Gogh show adds a vivid, kid-friendly introduction to fine art.
Beyond the visuals, the museum displays 2,000+ artifacts—dolls, comics, toys, maps, posters, collectible figurines, fine first editions, and original, cast-signed memorabilia—with plenty of photo ops alongside life-size characters. Film buffs can view original props such as Dorothy’s dress, a townsman jacket, and a Winkie spear. Literature lovers will find original first editions from 40 Oz titles, including a rare pre-publication copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (May 1900). Kids can tackle an animal scavenger hunt, interact with vintage Oz toys and illustrations, and watch the classic movie in the cozy Munchkin Room. Most visits take 1–2 hours, making this an ideal add-on to a beach day, cruise itinerary, or Orlando vacation.
Accolades & Reviews: The museum boasts 3,000+ Google reviews with an average 4.9-star rating and earned TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice award. On TripAdvisor, it ranks #2 of 668 Children’s Museums in the USA, #4 of 153 Art Museums in Florida, #5 of 332 Specialty Museums in Florida, and #22 of 32,964 Things to Do in Florida, backed by 1,400+ five-star reviews—clear proof this Cocoa Beach–area gem delights kids and adults alike.
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7099 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 -
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(888) 949-6369
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