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Rainy-day family plans in Brevard

Four indoor options with costs, opening times and direct venue links. Pick a plan here, then check the venue before heading out.

Official information checked September 10, 2026. Age suggestions are our editorial guidance, not venue admission rules.

Cocoa · Indoor · Quiet time

Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library

Choose books together and settle in for a short reading break. You do not need a scheduled event to make this a useful stop.

Cost
Free to visit and read in the library.
Good fit
Our pick for mixed ages who enjoy books and a quieter outing. Children need adult supervision.
When to go
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 1–5 p.m. See the branch page for weekday hours and holiday changes.
Where
308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922

Storytimes and other programs have their own schedules; check before promising a specific activity.

Check Central Library hours →Call 321-633-1792

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Cocoa · Indoor · Free museum

Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science

Explore indoor exhibits about local history, fossils and the Space Age, including the Discovery Room's rocket capsule.

Cost
Free admission.
Good fit
Our pick for curious school-age children; younger children may enjoy the Discovery Room with an adult.
When to go
Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; last admission 3 p.m. Closed Sunday–Wednesday.
Where
2201 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32926

Use the indoor exhibits for this plan. The nature trails are outdoors and are not part of our rainy-day recommendation.

Check Brevard Museum visitor details →Call 321-632-1830

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Cocoa Beach · Indoor · Paid museum & play

The Dinosaur Store & Museum

Choose the museum's dinosaurs and ancient-culture exhibits, or the indoor Adventure Zone's games, science stations and reptiles.

Cost
Museum: adults $16, ages 3–11 $12. Adventure Zone: $15 per person. Combination tickets cost more; optional rides and gem panning are extra.
Good fit
Our pick for dinosaur fans and school-age explorers. Check with the venue about younger children and individual activities.
When to go
Monday and Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m. Closed Tuesday. Last tickets sold at 4 p.m.
Where
250 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Tickets are sold on-site. Decide which areas you want before paying; museum and Adventure Zone admission are separate.

Check Dinosaur Store hours & admission →Call 321-783-7300

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Cocoa Village · Indoor · Saturday show

Magic Dove Magic Shop

Watch young magicians perform in the shop's Saturday All-Star Show. This is a timed outing rather than drop-in play.

Cost
The regular Saturday All-Star Show is listed at $5 per person.
Good fit
Our pick for children who can sit through a live performance, with an accompanying adult.
When to go
Regular show: Saturdays at 4 p.m. The fourth Saturday is the monthly magic contest instead.
Where
604 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922

Check the current show details or call before leaving, especially on a fourth Saturday. Do not assume contest pricing matches the regular show.

Check Magic Dove show details →Call 321-433-1130

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Make the outing easier

Choose one stop that fits your child's energy and your budget. Check closing time and last admission, then leave room for a snack break.

Check family meal offers by day →Find a library closer to home →

Meal promotions usually require an adult purchase. Confirm the offer with the restaurant.