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A beautiful museum offers a virtual journey through the park's four ecosystems using dioramas, audio and video. Several films are available to help you learn about the park, including the 20-minute feature presentation: Connections. The Gallery highlights the works of local artists who find inspiration in the park.","images":[{"creditText":"NPS Photo","altText":"Two story grey building with peaked roof and sweeping covered porch on the second floor.","featureText":"The visitor center offers a panoramic view of Biscayne Bay from the second floor porch.","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/EEEAFCBE-0CEC-A527-2A25FBAF07B7C45B.jpg"},{"creditText":"NPS Photo","altText":"Wooden box filled with items from the ocean with the words \"please touch\" written on the front","featureText":"What will you discover in our \"Please Touch\" table?","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/84168451-B834-19B1-544501D2966F2169.jpg"},{"creditText":"NPS Photo","altText":"Displays depicting the ecosystems of Biscayne National Park.","featureText":"The museum is a great place to learn about the natural history of the park.","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/BD09BFA2-B803-47A2-921BAF071DD08C80.jpg"},{"creditText":"NPS Photo","altText":"Three wooden rocking chairs on a wooden porch with a view of Biscayne Bay in the distance","featureText":"Relax and enjoy the panoramic view of Biscayne Bay while sitting in one of the rocking chairs on the porch.","imageURL":"/common/uploads/structured_data/83F346D5-DA71-C0E9-E0F083DF3198FB97.jpg"}],"telephoneExtensionTty":"","amenities":["Accessible Sites","Automated Entrance","Automated External Defibrillator (AED)","Baby Changing Station","Beach/Water Access","Benches/Seating","Bicycle - Rack","Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch","Cellular Signal","Electric Car Charging Station","Elevator","Fire Extinguisher","First Aid Kit Available","First Aid/Medical Care Available","Food/Drink - Snacks","Gifts/Souvenirs/Books","Grill","Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits","Information","Information - Maps Available","Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present","Internet/WiFi Available","Open Captioning","Parking - Auto","Parking - Bus/RV","Picnic Table","Recycling","Restroom","Restroom - Accessible","Theater/Auditorium","Water - Bottle-Filling Station","Wheelchair Accessible"],"telephoneExtensionVoice":"","telephoneNumberVoice":"305.230.1144","directions":"From the Florida Turnpike take Exit 6 (Speedway Boulevard). Turn left from exit ramp and continue south to SW 328th Street (North Canal Drive). Turn left on 328th Street and continue for four miles to the end of the road. The park entrance is on the left just before the entrance to Homestead Bayfront Marina.","siteURL":"http://www.nps.gov/bisc/planyourvisit/convoypoint.htm"}],"siteID":"64","internetDescription":"Free wifi is offered at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center; however, availability and strength of signal can vary. Cellular service is also available but areas without coverage exist throughout the park, roads leading to the park and/or local area. Check with your local provider to verify coverage.","physicalAddressStateCode":"FL","telephoneNumberTTY":"","weatherText":"The park is situated in a subtropical climate, which ensures sunshine year-round. Winters are normally dry and mild, with occasional fronts bringing wind and little rain. Summer brings hot and humid weather with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoons. The average temperature in January is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 82 in July. The average rainfall for the area is 2.17 inches in January and 3.95 inches in July. June to November is hurricane season.","featuredOperatingScheduleID":"","designation":"National Park","feesPasses":{"passes":[],"timedEntryDescriptionOrdinal":1,"fees":[],"hasEnhancedFees":0,"paidParkingHeading":"","customFeeURL":"","parkCode":"bisc","customFeeHeading":"","paidParkingDescriptionOrdinal":1,"timedEntryDescription":"","timedEntryHeading":"","feesAtWorkUrl":"","customFeeDescriptionOrdinal":1,"entranceFeeDescriptionOrdinal":1,"paidParkingDescription":"","entrancePassDescription":"","isFipAccepted":0,"cashless":"","multiParkPasses":[],"isFeeFreePark":1,"customFeeLinkText":"","isParkingFeePossible":1,"parkingDetailsUrl":"https://www.nps.gov/bisc/planyourvisit/fees.htm","entranceFeeDescription":"","customFeeDescription":""},"telephoneExtensionTTY":"","twitterURL":"http://twitter.com/biscaynenps","mailingAddressPostalCode":"33033     ","flickrURL":"","pressEmail":"","physicalAddressCountryCode":"US"}