Melbourne was established in the 1860s by black freed men and named for the hometown of the Australian postmaster in 1879. Space Coast Stadium in Melbourne is home to the Florida Marlins for spring training.
The Brevard Art Museum is located in the historical district of Old Eau Gallie. Internationally known and regional artists are on display in the museum representing a variety of styles, periods, and media. The Children's Science Center was added in 1995 and features more than 30 hands-on exhibits related to the physical sciences.
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Thu:10am-7pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
The Brevard Zoo opened to the public in 1994 after more than 16,000 volunteers brought the dream to reality. The boardwalks of the zoo leads visitors through Latin America, Native Florida and Australia. An outback habitat and free flight aviary are featured with over 400 animals. An adventure playground for children and adults has interactive exhibits.
Hours:
9:30am-5pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service, Wheelchair loan or rental
The Liberty Bell Memorial Museum focuses on the full-size replica of the original Liberty Bell. Artifacts and memorabilia from all American wars, model warships and airplanes, weapons, and a gallery of U.S. flags are displayed. Numerous other items such as full-size photographic reproductions of important documents, clothing, and local history round out the displays at the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum.
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