CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR
November 12, 2015
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Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater
401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
954-467-6637 or 954-463-IMAX (4629)
There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a
day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including the new EcoDiscovery
Center. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force
winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a
confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful
antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting
science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing
Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an
alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake. Take a ride to Mars or soar through the skies in
an FA-18 cockpit simulator. And immerse yourself in a five-story-high film adventure at the
AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. Whether
you’re two or 82 visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and enjoy a full day of family fun.
New Digital Projector + New Surround Sound + New Luxury Seats + New Giant Screen
= The Ultimate IMAX Experience!
The AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater underwent a complete renovation and reopened in October
2014, with a new 60’ x 80’ giant screen, new luxury seats, new powerful sound system and the
addition of a digital projector to complement the existing 15/70 film projector. The installation of
the new IMAX digital projection system allows the AutoNation IMAX Theater to bring
moviegoers more Hollywood blockbusters in IMAX than ever before.
IMAX® FILMS – NOW SHOWING
SPECTRE: THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCE
Now Showing through November 19, 2015
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization.
While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of
deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz,
Ralph Fiennes. This film is rated PG-13.
Website: http://www.007.com/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0qusibdgzsopv9d/AABvG2siqA-DtR307_SiqYCLa?dl=0
WILD AFRICA 3D
Now Showing through April 28, 2016
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Come with us on a spectacular 3D ride across the most dramatic continent on Earth: Africa. Our
guide through this enchanted kingdom is the giver of life itself -- water. Water crafts wild Africa
from its jungles to its deserts, conjuring up life wherever it journeys on its eternal continental
cycles ... traveling above the plains on seasonal winds, cascading along raging rivers, or
sheltering coral cities. The wild of Africa are born of water -- it dictates the character of the
entire continent and will lead us on an epic 3D visualization of the great water cycle, as it relates
to African wildlife. Each audience member will feel right at the heart of the action, whether it's
among a million dancing flamingos, a family of gentle gorillas, or a herd of swimming elephants.
AFRICA 3D -- a magical journey through the heart of the wildest place on earth.
Website: http://gsfilms.com/news/article.asp?ArticleSource=320
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8oi72bhchp4qgbw/AACB4iNI58fBIg6VziOTy0t2a?dl=0
HUBBLE 3D
Now Showing through February 11, 2016
Through the power of IMAX® 3D, “Hubble 3D,” narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, takes
moviegoers on an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and
mystery of our celestial surroundings. Experience never-before-seen 3D flights through the
farthest reaches of the universe, and accompany spacewalking astronauts on some of the most
difficult and important endeavors in NASA’s history.
In May 2009, the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis launched a mission to make vital repairs and
upgrades to the Hubble Space Telescope, the world’s first space-based observatory, 350 miles
above the Earth. On board was an IMAX 3D camera, operated by the shuttle astronauts. It
captured stunning sequences of the five intricate spacewalks required to make those repairs, as
well as close-up images of the effort to grasp the orbiting telescope with the shuttle’s mechanical
arm at 17,500 mph, and one unexpected problem that threatened to sabotage the entire mission.
“Hubble 3D” combines this breathtaking IMAX footage with images taken by the telescope
during the nearly 20 years it has been our window into space. Through advanced computer
visualization, Hubble’s detailed data becomes a series of scientifically realistic flights that unfold
on screen like a guided tour of the universe, through time and space.
Narrated by three-time Academy Award® nominee Leonardo DiCaprio, “Hubble 3D” reunites
the “Space Station 3D” filmmaking team led by producer and director Toni Myers. Director of
photography James Neihouse also served as the astronaut crew trainer. Graeme Ferguson, IMAX
co-founder and pioneer producer of many IMAX space films, is the executive producer, and Judy
Carroll, the film’s associate producer. The music is composed by Micky Erbe and Maribeth
Solomon.
Website: http://hubblesite.org/hubble_20/imax_hubble_3d/
Images:
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SPACE STATION 3D
Now Showing – February 11, 2016
As astoundingly beautiful as it is technically dazzling, Space Station 3D is the first-ever IMAX
3D space film. Audiences will travel 220 miles above Earth at 17,500 mph to experience Space
Station 3D - the greatest engineering feat since landing a man on the Moon.
Space Station 3D is the story of this unique partnership of 16 nations building a laboratory in
outer space -- a permanent facility for the study of the effects of long-duration exposure to zero
gravity and the necessary first step towards the global co-operative effort needed if man is to
someday set foot on Mars. It is a story of challenges, setbacks and triumphs and ultimately, the
shared international victory of men and women whose dreams exceed the limits of life on this
Earth.
Space Station 3D is the first cinematic journey to the International Space Station (ISS), where
audiences can experience for themselves life in zero gravity aboard the new station. Transported
by the magic of the IMAX® 3D technology, the audience blasts off into space with the
astronauts and cosmonauts from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and Russia's Baikonur
Cosmodrome to rendezvous with their new home in orbit 220 miles above Earth.
Website: http://spacestation.imax.com/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0zy6pcz3acn6t21/AADRCVw2mr6m25LrVbtGQjna?dl=0
IMAX® FILMS – COMING SOON
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT FILMS
THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2: THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCE
November 19, 2015 through December 10, 2015
With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald
Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale
(Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a
mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on
President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps,
enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced
in The Hunger Games. This film is rated PG-13.
Website: http://www.thehungergames.movie/#/?lang=us-en
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y0yxq0mlt28dsei/AACVcibp-PJ3-hqLH50uV7AMa?dl=0
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA: THE IMAX® 3D EXPERIENCE
December 10, 2015 through December 17, 2015
Based on the true 1820 event that inspired Herman Melville's book, Moby Dick, a whaling ship is
preyed upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from
home. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson. Directed by Ron Howard.
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This film is rated PG-13.
Website: http://www.intheheartoftheseamovie.com/
Images:
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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS – THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCE IN 70MM
December 17, 2015 through January 28, 2016
The AutoNation® IMAX Theater is one of only 18 theaters globally that will show Star Wars:
The Force Awakens in 70mm 2D format. Since director J.J. Abrams filmed a sequence of this
film with IMAX® cameras, only IMAX theaters, like ours, will be able to expand the image
vertically filling the entire 6-story high screen and provide not just greater scope but breathtaking
image quality. The IMAX 2D 15perf/65mm film camera is the highest resolution camera in the
world. When captured with the IMAX camera, the image projected features almost 10x more
resolution than conventional 35mm film – to create the biggest, brightest, clearest images
possible. IMAX is the world’s most immersive cinematic experience. Everything from theater
design, projection and sound to the movie itself has been customized and enhanced to make you
feel like you are not just watching a movie, but like you are a part of it.
A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (1983). Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher. Directed by J.J.
Abrams. This film is rated PG-13.
Advance Tickets: www.mods.org/home.html
Website: http://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/00yrk67gsgud89e/AACIIQZetv4qECRPDJIFRgzPa?dl=0
CLASSIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS
NATIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE 3D
February 12, 2016 through September 30, 2016
National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s
awe-inspiring great outdoors. For 100 years, such spectacularly wild and beautiful places as
Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Everglades, the Redwoods, and Arches have been a living
monument to the nation’s vast and untamed wilderness. Now, captured with IMAX® 3D
cameras and shown in full glory on the world’s largest screens, National Parks
Adventure celebrates the majesty of these treasured landscapes. Join world-class mountaineer
Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max Lowe, and climber Rachel Pohl as they bike, hike
and climb across America’s most pristine parks, revealing a tapestry of natural wonders that will
inspire the adventurer in us all. Narrated by Robert Redford.
Website: http://www.nationalparksadventure.com/
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/46kmeskpjj5bs9m/AACMlvd8l7jfdZ1C0YcUsq52a?dl=0
SPECIAL EXHIBITS NOW ON DISPLAY
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Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors
Now On Exhibit through January 3, 2016
Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors explores the mysteries of these celestial
objects. The threat of a catastrophic impact from an asteroid or comet is a staple of popular
culture. If there was a dinosaur killer in Earth’s past, is there a human killer in our future? What
are the chances and how do we assess the risks? For that matter, what are asteroids, comets, and
meteorites, and where do they come from? These and many other questions are answered in
Great Balls of Fire. Add to your out-of-this-world adventure through the power of IMAX 3D
with two spectacular space themed films: HUBBLE 3D “Hubble 3D” and “Space Station 3D” at
AutoNation ® IMAX 3D Theater. This exhibit and the IMAX space films and related programs
are supported by a grant from the John H. Rau Space Education Fund of Community Foundation
of Broward for Beyond the Kármán Line: A Comprehensive Learning Initiative in Space
Science.
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Climb into a “spaceship” and blast off to the asteroid belt and Jupiter on a mission to
gather data about asteroids and comets.
Enjoy a display of art and artifacts that tell the story of comet observations throughout
human history.
Learn the size of the average rock in a meteor shower event (it’s smaller than you think!).
See what would happen if asteroids or comets of various sizes hit your hometown.
Use a variety of tests (magnetism, color, density/relative weight) to determine if a rock is
a meteorite (or a meteor-wrong).
Determine if clips from Hollywood films are Science Fact or Science Fiction.
Build your own solar system, including asteroid belts and comets.
Website: http://greatballsoffireexhibit.org/index.html
Images: http://greatballsoffireexhibit.org/gallery_large1.html
EXHIBITS – COMING SOON
Mindbender Mansion
January 29, 2016 through May 1, 2016
Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of an exhibition that engages visitors in playful problem
solving, Mindbender Mansion. The exhibit is filled with brain teasers and interactive challenges
guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced
puzzlers.
Visitors to this fun and quirky mansion are invited to join the Mindbender Society by gathering
hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout the various thematic rooms of the house.
The clues and passwords are revealed by solving select brainteasers and group challenges.
Visitors are encouraged to think outside the box and collaborate with their fellow mansion guests
to meet individual and group challenges, which include manipulating a tilt table, forming
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patterns in rolling chairs, keeping up with a conveyer belt, maneuvering a flying machine, and
disco hopscotch spelling.
Math, science, and technology content are woven into the puzzles, videos, and group challenges
found inside Mindbender Mansion. At the heart of the exhibit is the essential scientific task of
problem solving and critical thinking. The puzzles are an excellent tool for explaining
mathematical and physical science concepts. In order to solve these puzzles, visitors must
identify patterns, think ahead, use logical reasoning, and look at the problems from different
perspectives, setting aside preconceived ideas. The videos in each of the four Clue Vaults explain
neuroscience-based principles, and tell the story of several inventors who have used problem
solving skills to come up with new solutions to old problems. Additionally, the popular group
challenges require communication, collaboration, leadership, and teamwork skills – skills that
are critical in solving the challenges facing today’s businesses and communities.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1x9uu437t1rss7s/AADc0opBLbH5DLH6kaqfrNuDa?dl=0
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
EcoDiscovery Center
Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds
in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get up close to a
confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, learn about protecting and
conserving the Everglades and Florida’s natural resources, and follow the natural path water
takes through Florida. Visitors can learn about Florida mammals while enjoying the playful
antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. The second floor
also features the Mangurian Foundation Lifelong Learning Center with four labs and the 100seat Keller Science Theater with comfortable seating and technical features to support lectures,
exciting science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts.
To Fly – Aviation
Aviation enthusiasts of all ages will have a blast exploring the many interactive displays in the
Museum of Discovery and Science’s refreshed aviation station, To Fly. This interactive exhibit
immerses visitors in aviation technology. By exploring different areas within the exhibit, visitors
can learn about controlled flight, fundamentals of flight, navigation, and the materials used to
build planes. Then visitors can take flight in the 7D-multi-sensory theater capsule featuring
moving seats, high definition 3D film and other special effects. The exhibit has been made
possible by a generous gift from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f33v6jcd51iw82z/AABuGG6Cbd9iit8_GNUkKz8ea
MaxFlight Full Motion Simulator
Aviation Station also adds the state-of-the-art MaxFlight full motion simulator. With 360 –
degree pitch, roll and spin technology, visitors will be able to experience adrenaline-filled aerial
races and stunt flying! Note: You must be at least 48” tall to ride the MaxFlight motion
simulator.
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POWERFUL YOU! Presented by Broward Health
Powerful You! showcases the amazing miracle of your body and the tools used by health
professionals to keep you healthy. Powerful You! is comprised of four zones: Powerful Team,
Powerful Pulse, Powerful You and The Cutting Edge. Visitors use a robot to conduct surgery,
operate a simulated Cyberknife, drive a DUI simulator and learn all about the importance of the
“Golden Hour.”
GO GREEN! Sponsored by, Republic Services, Inc.
Ever wonder where your waste goes after the garbage truck takes it away? Harry the Heap, the
recycling robot, knows and is excited to show you the importance of recycling, safe waste
disposal, and the science behind landfills. Come explore with Harry as he guides visitors in
learning what “Going Green” really means. In Go Green! guests will discover how to recognize
the right materials for recycling, ways to reduce household waste and to be familiar with new
sources of clean energy.
MINERALS ROCK! Building Blocks of the Universe
Learn more about minerals in this beautiful and colorful exhibit that displays over 60 different
types of minerals and rocks. Did you know minerals are the building blocks of the entire
universe? The iron in hematite, in spinach and in our blood’s hemoglobin is all the same --- just
like the calcium in sea shells, in milk and in our bones are all the same. Did you know some
rocks glow in the dark? See pyrite or fool’s gold, opal, copper, malachite, halite, quartz, azurite,
and sulfur, just to name a few! You will even be able to touch real lava and make a “volcano”
erupt to see how new rocks and land masses are formed! The specimens in this display were
provided by the Carol Jacobs Mineral and Ammonite Collection from the Broward College
Graves Museum Collection.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hunger Games Opening Weekend Activities
November 21 and 22, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Botany
Learn how to tell the difference between poisonous and nonpoisonous plants.
Under the Sea Creations
Create fish, crabs and some other under-the-sea friends to take home.
Tricks of the Color
Learn all about camouflage and challenge yourself to find all of the hidden animals in this
intriguing presentation.
Fire Training
Like early man, discover the mystery behind starting your own fire if you are ever stranded and
learn all the safety procedures for putting it out.
Archery
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Take aim on our archery course and see if you could handle being on your own with a bow and
arrow.
Bugs
Discover which bugs are food and which bugs are friends in case you need a snack in the
wilderness.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y0yxq0mlt28dsei/AACVcibp-PJ3-hqLH50uV7AMa?dl=0
SPACE Weekend
November 27 – 29, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Planetarium Show
1:30 p.m. Star Stories
Learn about stars, the distance between heavenly bodies, star brightness and how to use star
constellations as a guide.
Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m. The Search for Life in the Universe
Looking forward from the big bang, in search of those special places that might harbor life,
including all of the planets in our solar system.
Star Viewer
Become Galileo and create a telescope and starry constellations.
Stomp Rockets
3…2…1… BLAST OFF! Build your own rocket and then watch it shoot off into space.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vuul671nehu5cz4/AACE0l6NW1afGWG3zI85fn3ta?dl=0
Heart of the Sea 3D Activities
December 12 & 13, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Where’s Moby?
Explore the Museum and keep a look out for the elusive “Stuffed Moby Dick.” Find it and
bring it to the Information Desk for a prize.
Baleen versus Toothed
Baleen Whales use bubble netting whereas Toothed Whales use echolocation for hunting.
Learn why the largest animals in the ocean eat the smallest organisms.
Whale Highways
Find out how convection currents create a rich ocean oasis and how whales migrate from
these feeding grounds to breeding grounds.
SPEAKER SERIES
Laura Eldredge Marine Animal Rescue Society
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Keller Science Theater 2:00 p.m. Both days
Local marine mammal expert Laura Eldredge talks to us about the myths and realities of
whale behaviors.
Sailor Hats
Make and take your very own origami Sailor Hat!
Gyotaku
Learn about the ancient Japanese “fish printing” technique and make an imprint to take
home.
Sink or Float
How does a heavy whale float in the water? Discover what makes other items float or sink
in the water.
Moby Dick for Kids (Story Time)
Join us in the Discovery Center as we read the children’s version of Moby Dick for our
smaller sailors.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3aha8f6zwuwps0m/AAAGV_hiJ_5Jqcj23z99rSPba?dl=0
Star Wars Activities
December 19 & 20, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Star Wars Face Painters
Free Star Wars themed face painting!
Star Wars Photo Ops
Take your picture with Darth Vader and Stormtroopers from 501st Everglades Squadron.
Drones and Remote Control Cars
Play with various RC cars and learn to fly a drone with Maniacs Hobby.
NSU University School Sharks
Robotics (U.S.S.R)
Robot displays and demonstrations.
R2-D2 Circuitry
Learn how circuits play an essential role in all robots including the robots in your home or your
mobile device.
Computer Construction
Noon – 3 p.m.
Learn how your computer works by taking one apart and then putting it back together.
Presented by Computer Butler.
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May the Force Demos
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Discover simple and fun hands-on activities that will keep the family in awe of the forces.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Many children dream of being an astronaut and traveling to space, so Bricks 4 Kidz created an
entire unit around space! We’ll provide the bricks; all you need to bring for this adventure is
your imagination!
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/00yrk67gsgud89e/AACIIQZetv4qECRPDJIFRgzPa?dl=0
MUSEic
January 16 & 17, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.
Get ready South Florida! MUSEic Mentors are back with even more local musicians, dancers,
performers and artists for our biggest event yet! Kids will enter a world of music fun and have an
opportunity to be inspired by music as they bang on drums, play with keyboards, take dance
lessons, paint records, sing Karaoke and even build their own songs LIVE on a computer.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vhogslze6fz3ztk/AACxwdPRZJktVD9M0jtI7dJ8a?dl=0
Mindbender Activities
January 30 & 31, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.
Museum Puzzle Hunt
Compete to solve a series of puzzles located around the Museum to find a hidden brain. Find out
if you have what it takes to crack codes and string together clues. A lucky winner will receive a
four-pack of tickets to the Museum.
Brain Teasers
Test your brain power with hands-on riddles and brain bending puzzles. Will your brain be
teased or will you pass the test?
Battle of Brains
Keller Science Theater
1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Pick your team and test your wits during our science trivia show.
The Giant Puzzle
Do you love puzzles? Help us put together life-size puzzles that may grow to become larger than
you!
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1x9uu437t1rss7s/AADc0opBLbH5DLH6kaqfrNuDa?dl=0
Chess Tournament at the Museum
February 6, 2016 Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.
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Sponsored by the Broward Chess Club
Prizes will be awarded to the top winners in each division Museum admission is required.
If you have questions please email Oscarbcc@ymail.com.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5seimc5l63je58y/AACpp4yYmdI9K2YrGZK5wPAa?dl=0
Clyde Butcher to Introduce National Parks Adventure 3D
February 13, 2016 AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater 12:10 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Shows
Clyde Butcher, a nationally recognized conservationist, will introduce the new giant screen film
National Parks Adventure 3D. He will share some of his own breathtaking photography of
national parks. Guests will also have an opportunity to meet Clyde Butcher and learn about his
beautiful and delicate world of photographing nature plus have their books/photos signed at
11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. (Note: IMAX ticket purchase required)
Clyde Butcher and Andy Royston appearances funded in part by Visit Florida.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rgcq7ruwbwxh1wq/AAAoLYoinRYR2Tcuj8HVq9tHa?dl=0
Andy Royston presents iPhonography
February 13, 2016 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Learn tips on capturing nature photos with your camera phone and how to share them with the
world in a Cell Phone Photography 101 presentation by designer and photographer Andy
Royston. Royston is known to his 50,000 social media fans as @FtLauderdaleSun.
Clyde Butcher and Andy Royston appearances funded in part by Visit Florida.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l8k0l7ak2cqz24j/AAA8qP3cBEnMKyCkxRemh1Ba?dl=0
National Parks Activities
February 13 & 14, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.
Climbing Wall
Jump, duck, dive and climb on our 26-foot inflatable climbing wall. Provided by Extremely Fun
Bounce House and Waterslide Rentals.
Rock and Roll Plate Tectonics
Learn about the rock cycle and the different types of rocks and their role in the structure of
Earth’s crust.
Going, Going, GONE!
Learn how asteroids and comets have lent their sheer power to help form our solar system and
form our beautiful planet.
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Extreme Animals
Create your own extreme animal that can withstand the extreme temperatures in some of our
National Parks.
Minerals, Gems and Rocks
Learn the difference between these three items and where you can find them in our National
Parks.
IKEA Presents Design Squad Nation
February 20 & 21, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
IKEA Challenge
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Learn all about teamwork as a family unit while you build a piece of IKEA furniture. If you’re
the faster family and build it first, you get to take it home for FREE!
Egg Drop
We have everything you need to design a device that will safely transport an egg from the upper
level platform to the floor located three stories below.
Build a City
Build and create your own city. We’ll provide the materials…. You provide the ingenuity!
MaxFlight Simulator
Roller Coaster Ride
Take a seat on our virtual roller coaster! This simulated ride has been designed with 360 degrees
of full motion, non-stop twists and turns.
Third Annual Bricktastic Buildoff
Hosted by Bricks 4 Kidz
Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:30 a.m. • 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 21, 2016 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Build your best futuristic plane in this hands-on competition for kids of all ages. Entries will be
posted on Facebook and three winners will be crowned! Visit your local Bricks 4 Kidz for more
information or their website at www.bricks4kidz.com
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lmaoiryocwmdugg/AADVdr8i30fe5gvPj_I8uNOSa?dl=0
3rd Annual Makers Square Faire
March 5 & 6, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.
Join the Makers Square of Fort Lauderdale group who will be exhibiting various works. Plus
enjoy makers demos by local organizations. You and your family can have some
fun building with K’Nex and creating superstructures that can withstand lots of weight.
Attention all Makers, Tinkers, and Engineers!
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Enjoy building from everyday items? Have a robotics club that needs volunteer hours? Enjoy
working on your 3D printer more than anyone? Please contact Michael Aguinaga at
michael.aguinaga@mods.net to reserve a free booth for this amazing event.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1c5dfny6zeejik4/AACn5YSOjczJU069hymLv2Fpa?dl=0
21st Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration
Friday, April 8, 2016
This year’s event highlights include tastings from South Florida’s leading restaurants and a vast
array of wines and spirits from around the world, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine
and Spirits. There will also be an assortment of craft beers to taste, amazing prizes in the silent
auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass for every guest.
The evening begins with an exclusive Platinum reception. Platinum guests will enjoy premium
cuisine, complimentary valet, access to Platinum Lounge and early access to the Grand Tasting.
Doors open for the Platinum experience at 5:30 p.m. and the Grand Tasting begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Grand Tasting will feature over 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and a sampling of over
200 wine, spirits, and craft beers. This will be followed by the ultra-chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale
Beach Resort After-Party Lounge where all guests can continue to enjoy additional culinary
delights from the After-Party restaurant partners and dance under the stars. The After-Party will
take place from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the MODS atrium.
Tickets are $250 for the Platinum experience (only 500 tickets available at this level) and $150
for the Grand Tasting. Parties of ten receive a reduced rate of $2,250 Platinum and $1,350 for
Grand Tasting Host packages. For advance tickets please call 954-712-1159 or email Nicole
Rodriguez at nrodriguez@mods.net.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6gy8ksrccvbr5uf/AADR-tENXvtEdYHQJzi0FoDEa?dl=0
SPECIAL SPEAKERS, GUESTS & PROGRAMS:
Test Your Chess Skills
Broward Chess Club
Every Saturday from December through February (except 11/14/15, 12/26/15, 1/2/16 and
1/23/16)
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Challenge a multitude of chess players from all different skill levels. Even if you do not know
how to play, come down and learn from a Grand Master.
Images:
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3D Printer Lab
Now through December 2015
Our Discovery Lab has been outfitted with 3 different 3D printers and staff will demonstrate
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their capabilities through the holiday season. Watch 3D printers produce some amazing pieces.
Brought to you by local 3D company Becoming 3D in partnership with Airwolf, Lulzbot, and
Robo 3D.
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5tvfwzh5vaym2e2/LulzBot.jpg?dl=0
Child I.D. Program
New York Life
Every Saturday (except 12/19/15 and 12/26/15)
New York Life’s Child I.D. program is designed to teach children how to stay safe in the
home and at play. Receive a free children’s I.D. kit.
TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Tanzania
June 10 -21, 2016
Experience Luxury under Canvas on Safari to Tanzania, the Animal Kingdom’s Garden of Eden.
Quintessential African landscapes with incredible wildlife spotting and cultural explorations.
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and Maasai.For more details, please contact Kim
Cavendish: kcavendish@mods.net
Images:
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STEM CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
STEM Home School Classes for Grades 3 to 5
Star Wars & Invisible Forces • November 30, 2015
Dive in for a Dissection • January 25, 2016
Motion of the Ocean • February 29, 2016
Energy to Electricity • March 28, 2016
Into the Jungle • April 25, 2016
Everything Everglades • May 23, 2016
Fee: $15 person (student or adult).
More information: http://www.mods.org/stem/stem.html
KELLER SCIENCE THEATER DAILY SHOWS
Visitors can enjoy exciting science shows and presentations in the Keller Science Theater by our
enthusiastic staff and/or community partners.
The Nitro Show
Ever wonder what -320oF will do to everyday items? Discover how cold things can get with
liquid nitrogen and how their physical changes can create explosive results.
KaBoom! Show
Witness the power of chemical changes with fiery explosions! Come have a blast!
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Science Showdown
Do you have what it takes to beat the best in the ultimate science feud? Test your knowledge
against the experts in this high energy game show!
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CAMP DISCOVERY
Camp Discovery is designed to give children ages 6-12 entire days filled with exploration and
hands-on learning. One-day and five-day camps are offered. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(before and after care is available). Camp fee includes all workshop materials and chaperoned
exhibit exploration. Children should bring two snacks, lunch and a drink. The Subway Café is
available as a lunch option. Call 954.713.0930 to register.
One-day camps are $50 for museum members and $55 for non-members.
Four-day camps are $175 for museum members and $200 for non-members.
Five-day camps are $200 for museum members and $225 for non-members.
All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.
Images:
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Thanksgiving Holiday Break One-Day Camp Adventures
Take a Dive!
November 25, 2015
Discover the world beneath the sea! We’ll investigate how ocean creatures have adapted to
survive all depths of the ocean, and meet some of our resident salt-water friends. Learn about
density with some salty experiments, and how we can help protect our ocean.
Microbes and Microscopes: The Massive World of Small
November 27, 2015
Imagine that you woke up one morning and had shrunk in the night by 1,000 times. What would
you see? Examine a world that is all around us that we can’t even see using microscopes and
DNA extraction! We’ll get even SMALLER and learn about how molecules work through
nanoscience.
Winter Holiday Break Camp Adventures – Jedi Training Academy
Luke’s Lessons (4-Day Camp)
December 21- 24, 2015
Learn about real invisible forces like magnetism, gravity, centrifugal and centripetal forces to
discovery if the “Force” is really with you. Tour the universe with the Museum’s new portable
planetarium. Watch the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Rated PG-13*.
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Yoda Training (5-Day Camp)
December 28, 2015 – January 1, 2016
Design and build your own space craft. Complete a Jedi obstacle course. Experiment with lasers
to discover their amazing properties. Make your own mini Star Wars film scene. Complete your
Jedi training by building your own lightsaber. Watch the new film Star Wars: The Force
Awakens. Rated PG-13*.
*An alternate activity will be provided to campers not seeing the film.
School Holiday One-Day Camp Adventures
Shark Teeth and Dino Feet
January 8, 2016
Become a paleontologist for a day as we dig into the past and unearth life that may have existed
millions of years ago. Learn about the first reptiles on Earth and meet some of their descendants
that live here in the Museum!!
But Can It Fly?
January 18, 2016
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s FLIGHT! Learn about what forces are in play to lift things off the
ground and into the air. Put your engineering skills to the test as we build inventions that will
take off into the sky
Junior Rangers
February 15, 2016
Do you have what it takes to be a ranger in one of our national parks? We’ll learn about the
science behind some of the cool natural wonders in our parks, and meet some of the animals
found in Florida’s very own Everglades National Park. If you are in 4th grade, you’ll have the
opportunity to sign up for NPS Every Kid In a Park program!
Crazy Circuits
March 18, 2016
As a conductor of electricity you’re sure to have an electrifying time as we explore circuits!
Complete the circuit to power lights, fans, music boxes, and more! Sparks will fly as we
experiment with the powers of static electricity and currents.
Spring Break Five-Day Camp Adventures
When I Grow Up…
March 21 -25, 2016
Appropriate for kids ages 6 and up.
Science! Technology! Engineering! Math! Each day is something new as we explore some of the
exciting careers in STEM. Practice stitching up a banana, building wind turbines and
skyscrapers, and meet local professionals in the STEM field.
Beyond The Karmin Line: Space Academy
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March 21 -25, 2016
Appropriate for middle school students.
The Karman Line lies at an altitude of 100km above the Earth's sea level, and commonly
represents the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and outer space. Take a trip through
space in our state-of-the-art planetarium! Learn what it takes to prepare for outer space, to break
Earth’s gravity, and survive Beyond the Karman Line!
*This camp will conclude on Friday with a trip to Kennedy Space Center!
OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS: Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round
Have the ULTIMATE Museum Camp-In or Discovery Workshop experience with exclusive
access hundreds of hands-on exhibits, live animal encounters, labs, dynamic science shows,
flight simulators, rides and the BIGGEST IMAX screen in South Florida showing some of
Hollywood’s newest blockbuster movies.
Choose from these NEW camp-in themes: Awesome Animals, Crazy Chemistry, Cosmic Kids,
Eco Twister, Electricity, Engineering and Marshmallows? Glamour Chemist, GUTS! Junior
Paleontologist, Kitchen Chemistry, and Roller Coaster Physics. Supervised, age-appropriate
science activities, workshops, exhibit explorations, pizza dinner and live-animal encounters
round out a fun-filled evening before “lights-out” in the exhibit sleeping area. Group camp-ins
are open to scout groups, schools, church groups, recreation center groups and other youth
organizations looking for a night of fun and unique activities.
Each camp lasts from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. IMAX® films will be an additional charge per
person (child or chaperone). Group programs require a 40 participant minimum. Both programs
include pizza dinner, all activities, and exploration of the Museum
Overnight Camp-Ins
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Fees: $36.00/child
$20.00/chaperone
Discovery Workshops
Friday and Saturday evenings
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fees: $24.00/child
$15.00/chaperone
Note: ALL GROUP PROGRAMS require one chaperone (18-years or older for every ten youth
participants. Minimum paid youth: 40 participants. Maximum capacity: 200 participants (not
including chaperones).
IMAX® Add-on Prices
Classic IMAX® Film (45 min.) $8.00 per child or chaperone
Full Length IMAX® Feature Film $12.00 per child or chaperone
For more information or reservations call 954.713.0930 or email overnights@mods.net.
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Scouts Sleepover
Dates to be selected by Scout group
• Learn about ecosystems and sustainability while getting totally tangled in a game of twister
• Meet our resident endangered species
• Learn about the effects of oil pollution
• Complete several requirements for the following: Sustainability / Environmental Science
Fees: $40.00 per participant.
Star Wars Sleepover for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
BSA: Monday, December 21, 2015
6:30 p.m. Monday night to 8 a.m. Tuesday morning
• Use the force to control different states of matter.
• Explore the stars in our portable planetarium.
• Go on a flight mission with your friends.
• Watch the first installment of the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Rated PG -13.
Fees: $53.00 per participant.
Star Wars Sleepovers for Families
Families: Monday, December 28, 2015
6:30 p.m. Monday night to 8 a.m. Tuesday morning
• Use the force to control different states of matter.
• Explore the stars in our portable planetarium.
• Go on a flight mission with your friends.
• Watch the first installment of the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Rated PG -13.
Fees: $53.00 per participant.
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THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Planning a birthday party at the Museum of Discovery and Science is a piece of cake! Just say
the word, and we’ll put the wheels in motion for a birthday party that your birthday child will
always remember. Choose from an exciting selection of themes: Space Crusaders, Animal
Mania, Abracadabra Chemistry, Science Magic, Super Scientist, Living Dinosaurs and
Discovery Diva.
Party Options and Prices:
 Pizza Party: Pizza, soda and cake for a maximum of 20 guests including birthday child
and family members. $400 for members. $450 for non-members. $16 per additional
person. Add-on options available.
 Subway Party: Sub platter, chips and juice boxes for a maximum of 20 guests including
birthday child and family members. $480 for museum members. $535 for non-members.
$16 per additional person. Add-on options available.
 All parties include:
One large Carvel® Ice Cream Cake (serves 20)
 90 minutes in party room with themed activities
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All day admission to the Museum’s exhibits
One parking pass for the birthday party family
40 birthday invitations
Forks, plates, napkins, cups, table covers and candles
All birthday parties available on Saturday or Sunday and must be booked at least two weeks in
advance. If you have a party of more than 40 people, please feel free to ask about our larger party
package. Add an IMAX film for an additional fee. To book a birthday party, call 954.713.0930.
Birthday Party Themes:
 Animal Mania (Ages 3-12): Snakes and alligators and lizards, oh my! Learn about the
Museum’s reptiles and even meet them face-to-face! It’s perfect for your younger “party
animal.”
 Dino-Mite (Ages 5 & up):
Are you ready to be a junior paleontologist for a day and have a Dino-Mite time? Go on
a dinosaur dig and make “fossil dough” to take home!
 May The Force Be With You (Ages 7 and up):
Use the force to explore the properties of electricity and learn how to power objects!
Make your own lightsaber and become a true Jedi!
 Science Below Zero (Ages 5 & up):
What can shatter balloons and freeze a pickle solid in seconds? Experiment with liquid
nitrogen and create chilly treats! This party will definitely be cooler than cool.
 Super Scientist (Ages 5 & up):
Put on your lab coat and be a scientist for a day! Conduct crazy experiments and make
wild concoctions. Your birthday is sure to be an explosively good time!
MaxFlight BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Ages 5 & up)
Special times and pricing applies. Times are as follows: Fridays from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday
from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pricing: $750 for Museum
members and $800 for non-members.
 Rockin’ Roller Coaster
Imagine designing your own roller coaster and then riding it with your friends inside our
MaxFlight Simulator. It’ll be a rockin’ and rollin’ party to remember.
 Awesome Aeronautics
Take off in this thrilling birthday ride of a lifetime. You and your friends can turn
incredible aerial stunts or engage an aerial dog fight in our MaxFlight Simulator. Also
enjoy time in the Aviation Station exhibit.
ABOUT THE AUTONATION® IMAX 3D THEATER
The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and
Science, opened in 1992. The 300-seat theater is a showcase of state-of-the-art motion picture
technology. In September 2014, the AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater underwent an extensive
renovation including a new giant screen (60 ft. x 80 ft.), new luxury seats, new powerful sound
system and the addition of a digital projection system to complement our 15/70 film projector.
Our new dual IMAX projection system allows us to show both digital and 15/70 IMAX films
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and offer a more consistent flow of new Hollywood films in addition to our classic
documentaries. The IMAX Experience® is an unparalleled fusion of sight and sound. Audiences
will enjoy six-story high images of unsurpassed brilliance and clarity as they’re immersed in
32,000 watts of digital surround sound broadcast through 56 speakers. And the special geometry
of our theater makes you feel as though you're immersed in the action. You're just not seeing the
movie --- you're part of it. Both 2D and 3D films are shown in the theater and 3D films are
viewed using special IMAX® 3D glasses. The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater is home to the
BIGGEST screen in South Florida and is one of only three Certified Giant Screen® theaters in
Florida as certified by the Giant Screen Cinema Association. For show times, call
954.463.IMAX (4629) or visit www.mods.org.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to
lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films.
Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 400,000
visitors annually. Major operational support for the Museum is provided through generous
support by Leadership Guild members including: Broward Health, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.,
Sun Sentinel and Wells Fargo.
The Museum is open seven days a week, 365 days a year; Monday through Saturday from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Combination Ticket prices are $20 for adults;
$18 for seniors 65+; $16 for active/retired military personnel; $16 for children 2 to 12. Children
under 2 are free. A Combination Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one
classic 45-minute IMAX documentary movie. The Museum of Discovery and Science is located
downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information
about the Museum, visitors should call 954.467.MODS (6637) or visit our web site at
www.mods.org
Media Contacts:
Cameron Moore 954.713.0904
Marlene Janetos 954.713.0915
Theresa Waldron 954.713.0901
cmoore@mods.net
mjanetos@mods.net
twaldron@mods.net
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