CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR
June 9, 2014
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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.
IMAX® FILMS – NOW SHOWING
JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC 3D
Through December 31, 2014
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take
moviegoers on a breathtaking IMAX® 3D adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West
Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes
us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles,
manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life,
this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope
and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with
the ocean planet we all call home.
An IMAX Entertainment and MacGillivray Freeman Films presentation, Journey to the South
Pacific is directed by two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray
(The Living Sea, Dolphins, Everest) and Stephen Judson (Everest, The Alps) and produced by
Shaun MacGillivray (To The Arctic, Grand Canyon Adventure) and Mark Krenzien (Adventures
in Wild California, Arabia). Filmed with IMAX® 3D 15perf / 65mm film cameras, Journey to
the South Pacific is written by Stephen Judson (Everest, To The Arctic) with a musical score by
Steve Wood.
Website: http://www.imax.com/journeytothesouthpacific/
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ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D
Through December 31, 2014
Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman narrates Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D, the
incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—lemurs. Captured with IMAX® 3D cameras,
the film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of
Madagascar. Lemurs arrived in Madagascar as castaways millions of years ago and evolved into
hundreds of diverse species but are now highly endangered. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia
Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the
modern world. Directed by David Douglas and written and produced by Drew Fellman, Island of
Lemurs: Madagascar 3D is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Entertainment.
Website: https://www.imax.com/movies/m/island-of-lemurs-madagascar/
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SPECIAL EXHIBITS
NEW EXHIBIT - ON DISPLAY
GOOSEBUMPS: The Science of Fear
On exhibit through September 2, 2014
Have you ever wondered why our knees tremble, our hands shake and our hearts race when we
get scared? This exhibit, developed by the California Science Center, allows students to
experience fear in an exciting, safe environment. They will participate in numerous interactive
challenges that test their fears, while teaching them the science behind the reactions of fear.
Exhibit highlights include: Fear Lab, Fear Challenge Course, Fear Theater, Fear in the Wild and
Faces of Emotion. Sponsored locally by Leo Goodwin Foundation.
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EXHIBIT – COMING SOON
Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists
Opens September 27, 2014 through January 5, 2015
Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists pulls visitors in to the modern search for real black
holes—the most mysterious and powerful objects in the universe. Through a combination of
hands-on physical models, computer-based investigations, immersive experiences, and a
technology-assisted learning environment, visitors can make sense of the weird ideas behind
black holes, and examine the evidence to weigh for themselves whether black holes have moved
from the realm of science fiction to the status of reality. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will
be assisted by the video guidance of both professional and teen-aged “Black Hole Explorers.”
Website: http://web-bh.cfa.harvard.edu/
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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.
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.
AVIATION STATION
Take to the sky as you learn the science of flight in Aviation Station. The hands-on experience
begins by climbing into three different replica cockpit simulators. Visitors can practice their
piloting skills by test “flying” the Lockheed Martin F/35 Joint Strike fighter, the newest jet
fighter now being developed; the Edge 540, an aerobatic single engine aircraft used in the
worldwide Red Bull Air Race; and the Vought F4U Corsair, argued to be one of the finest
aircrafts of WWII. These interactive simulators will immerse visitors in aviation technology and
put them right in the pilot’s seat. Try your hand at the Interactive Radio Control Helicopter
Station as you test your skills and watch the helicopter lift off, hover, fly clockwise and counter
clockwise and ultimately land on the helipad. Ever see a real aircraft engine? Get up-close-andpersonal with the Pratt & Whitney 985 Bushwacker rotary engine and examine its detail. Next,
head over to the jet engine from an F/14 Tomcat Jet Fighter and study the cutaway illustration
that shows the internal workings of the engine. The permanent addition has been made possible
by a generous gift from The Emil Buehler Trust.
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.
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
The Science of Martial Arts
June 21 & 22, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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Mind, Body, and Zen Power!
Join one of North America’s leading Aikido dojos, “Florida Aikikai”, as they exhibit the
science of martial arts through a variety of interactive presentations that put you front and
center, on the mats. Learn how human biology combines with psychology to help us find
peace and balance in everyday life.
Meditative Activities
Bring peace and focus through physical concentration. These include sessions at our
Japanese calligraphy and origami stations as well as our meditation lab.
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Create-A-Skate Live with Professor Paul Schmitt
June 23 & 24, 2014
Workshop Times 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. rote
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Create your own design on a professional quality skateboard deck ‘blank’ with premolded contour and pre-drilled truck mounting holes. Registration Fee: $30 for Museum
Members and $35 Non-Member. Fee includes the take home skateboard deck and
Museum admission. Advance registration for Create-A-Skate is required, to register call
954.713.0930.
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Turtle Races
July 5 & 6, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Ladies and Gentleman…start your turtles!
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Turtle Races
2:30 p.m. both days
Pick out the speediest turtle from the live turtle stable, place it in the race circle, and
cheer it on!
Stained Glass Turtle Art
Cool off from the races and let the kids put together their own stained glass turtle.
Turtle Secrets
Listen to our local turtle experts as they share some of the amazing unheard secrets of
turtles.
Kid’s Turtle Races
Children get to wear real turtle shells and race other turtle-shelled kids to the finish line.
A Simmer Down Summer!
Watch a cool science show that highlights animal adaptations, liquid nitrogen and dry ice.
Stay for our raffle to win Kona Ice gift cards!
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Hi (Our Science Guy) Presentations
July 5 & August 9, 2014
Hi Bleeker is an Emeritus Professor of Physics from State University of New York- Cortland
and has received numerous teaching awards, including twice receiving the prestigious
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. For the past 15 years, he’s been the Museum’s
staff physicist and loves “edutaining” students and families who visit the Museum.
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Climate Change: Shifting Patterns
July 5, 2014 • 1 p.m.
“Climate Change” is one of the leading environmental challenges of our time—but what
is it really? What are its catalysts? And what impact will it have on sea level, agriculture,
drinking water, extreme weather, and the overall health of our planet? Discover the
pieces to this “big picture” puzzle.
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The Tree of Life: Our Common Roots
August 9, 2014 • 1 p.m.
How did we get here? All living things—plants, animals, and even bacteria, have a
common ancestor. Not only do we share similar organs, structures, and physical
chemistry, but even our DNA is interchangeable! Come learn about the mechanisms and
multiple streams of evidence that science relies upon to understand modern medicine,
biology and genetics.
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The Great South Florida History Mystery!
July 19 & 20, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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Journey Back In Time
Uncover the mysteries behind South Florida’s rich cultural history presented by the staff
of Stranahan House. Discover how our great peninsula’s unique geography, indigenous
cultures, and innovative settlers used science and technology to truly make the sunshine
state shine.
Ride the Time-Traveling Railroad and Win!
Make all the stops on your rail pass and earn the chance to win special prizes like IMAX
tickets, children’s books, and special tours at the Stranahan House!
Stops on the Time-Traveling Railroad include:
12 p.m. Florida Prehistory
Discover the animals of Prehistoric Florida.
1 p.m. Native American Drum Circle
2 p.m. Trading Post Game Show
Learn about the importance of commerce in South Florida’s history.
3 p.m. Ghost Talk
Myths of South F-LORE-ida
4 p.m. Narrated Video Screening
Stranahan House Documentary
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Shark Week: A Marine Consortium
August 9 & 10, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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Meet The Marine Experts!
Join experts, professors, students, and alumni from South Florida’s leading marine
science programs and be immersed in their world wide oceanic conservation efforts—
from sharks and beyond! Discover the adventurous methods that today’s greatest
scientists are using to save wildlife and wild places.
Effects of Oil Spill in the Gulf presentation
1 p.m. Keller Science Theater
Arthur J. Mariano, Ph.D. Professor of Oceanography University of Miami – Rosenstiel
School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
Immersive Activities
• “Become a Coral” Feeding Lesson
• Tropical Fish Face-Painting
• “Match That Tooth!” Game Show (Win Prizes!)
Underwater IMAX Adventures
Pair your museum-wide experience with special presentations of “Journey to the South
Pacific 3D” and “Wild Ocean 3D” in the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater.
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Sounds of Summer
August 23 & 24, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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Celebrate the Sounds of Summer
End your summer season on the perfect note! Enjoy a symphony of delights as we bask in
the “science of music!” Listen to the unique orchestra of sounds made by species from
around the world.
Special Activity
Construct your own instruments to play a part in this exciting event.
A Wild Animal Symphony: The Sounds of Nature
Bass: Elephant
Drums: Woodpecker
The Duet: Mosquito
Brass: Elk
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SPECIAL SUMMER GUESTS:
Child I.D. Program Making Our Lives Better
June 6 – 8 • 21 – 22, 2014 / July 5 – 6 • 19 – 20, 2014 / August 9 –10 • 23 – 24, 2014
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Each date
New York Life’s Child I.D. program is designed to teach children how to stay safe in the
home and at play. Take part in their interactive presentations.
Put Your Day In Check
June 7 – 8 • 14 – 15, 2014 / July 12 –13 • 19 – 20, 2014 / August 9 –10 • 23 – 24, 2014
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Each date
Join the Broward Chess club and jump at the chance to learn and improve your game during their
fun-filled mentoring sessions.
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!
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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SUMMER SAVINGS PASS May 19, 2014 – September 30, 2014
The Summer Savings Pass allows for unlimited admission through September 30, 2014 to four
attractions for one low price. Pass holders can visit Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium,
Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami as many times as they’d like throughout the
summer. Museum of Discovery and Science have the passes available by phone at 954.713.0930
and at the box office. Passes are $56 plus tax, per adult and $46 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12).
Annual Pass holders of these attractions will be eligible to purchase this pass for only $31 plus
tax, per adult, and $21 plus tax, per child. Call 954.713.0942 to purchase a membership.
For more information on the Summer Savings Pass visit:
http://mods.org/SSP/SSP%202014/ssp2014.htm.
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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.
Two-day camps are $80 for museum members and $90 for non- members
Five-day camps are $200 for museum members and $225 for non-members.
All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.
School Holiday Camp Adventures
The Sound of Science
September 25, 2014
Discover the science behind sound. Create beautiful patterns with sound waves on a tonoscope,
investigate how your favorite animals use echolocation, and learn how sound is reflected and
absorbed. Sounds like fun!
All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.
2014 Summer Camps Five-Day Camps
Creepy Crawly Critters
June 16-20, 2014
Did you know that cockroaches are found on every continent, including Antarctica?
Explore a bug’s life! Find out what makes a bug a bug. Get up-close-and-personal with
some creepy crawly critters that will send chills up your spine! Start your own native
Florida Butterfly garden, play “Bug Bingo,” and create delicious dishes from honey.
Chef Scientists
June 23-27, 2014
Fuse together the perfect ingredients to create flavorful molecular meals. Explore how acids and
bases are used in the science of taste. Create paint from vegetables, cook alongside real chefs to
create impressive dishes and play with your food! Plus take a field trip to Udder Sweets
Chocolate and Ice Cream shop! It’s amazing to discover that science can be so tasty!
Runways to Launch Pads
June 30 – July 4, 2014
Test out your engineering skills with planes, rockets and other out-of-this-world inventions.
Design a space station and create your very own set of wings. Soar into the exciting world of
aviation and meet real pilots.
Ocean Animals: A to Z
July 7-11, 2014
Discover the ocean's animals from Anemones to Zooxanthellae. Learn how scientists are
exploring the ocean, Earth’s last great frontier. Meet a marine biologist and others who protect
our oceans. Visit some of the Museum’s resident sea creatures and play the “Hungry, Hungry
Coral” game. Plus, create creatures to fill a reef community mural!
Science Masters
July 14-18, 2014
Examine some of science’s greatest innovators. Recreate some of Leonardo DaVinci’s greatest
inventions. Create your own fossil and then classify organisms as Charles Darwin did. Find out
what renowned primate researcher, Jane Goodall, discovered about Chimpanzees. Explore the
world of genetics as Drs. Watson and Crick did by extracting DNA and creating cell
cookies. Decode messages like Thomas Edison and light your own light bulb with Play Dough!
Island of Adventures
July 21-25, 2014
Could you survive as a castaway on an island? Learn how to live off the land. Look up into our
planetarium and learn how to navigate the night sky as early explorers once did. Dive into island
cultures with a native Pacific Islander, learn about island formation, create your own volcano and
whip-up mouthwatering tropical dishes! Plus watch the IMAX film Island of Lemurs:
Madagascar 3D.
Super Heroes, Princesses and Wizards….Oh My!
July 28 – August 1, 2014
Discover the science behind your favorite heroes and heroines. Examine how X-Ray vision,
invincibility, super strength, spells, magic wands and flexibility might work. Make your own
super suits, magic potions, and design your own kingdom. Who knew science could be so
powerful!!
Florida Pirate Expedition
August 4-8, 2014
Did you know that Florida’s coastlines were once home to pirates? Create your very own maps
and learn to navigate the seven seas. Examine gems, gold and other treasures and build a pirate
ship to transport your goods. Shiver me timbers, this camp is guaranteed to be a whale of a time!
Ooey Gooey Science
August 11-15, 2014
Are you ready to get messy? We are! Experiment with foam, slime, goop and other gross
concoctions. Paint with pudding, have a bubble and suds party, and go to battle in a paint war in
the backyard! Will you be able to guess what’s in the Touch Boxes and be brave enough to tour
our Goose Bumps exhibit?
SPECIAL OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP
Ocean Explorers Camp – Grades 7 & 8 Five-Day Camp
Offered June 23 – 27, 2014 sold out; July 21 – 25, 2014; August 11 – 15, 2014
Campers will spend two days at the Museum and three days at FAU’s SeaTech in Dania Beach
exploring coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems. They will conduct estuary and barrier island
field work and tour FAU’s ocean engineering and electronics labs, submarine, and flow tunnel.
Plus, learn about sea turtles, marine science careers, and design, build, and race a solar-powered
boat. Fee: $300 per five-day camp. Includes all workshop materials.
SUMMER TIME MOONLIGHT SEA TURTLE WALKS
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 p.m. -1 a.m.
June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 2014
July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 2014
The Museum of Discovery and Science invites the whole family to participate in an evening of
sea turtle discovery this summer. Once again, the annual evening Turtle Walks will occur in June
and July. Visitors will enjoy an entire evening of sea turtle exploration and identification while
uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles. Nature permitting, participants will have a
chance to watch a 300 pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs. A
female loggerhead sea turtle may travel thousands of miles to return to the beach where she
hatched as a baby to lay her own eggs as an adult.
At 9:00 p.m., the adventure begins at the Museum of Discovery and Science with an informative
hands-on session about turtles (land, fresh water and salt water) with an expanded focus on sea
turtles. Guests will also meet the Museum’s Ambassador Loggerhead sea turtle who is almost
one year old. Once it reaches an appropriate size it will be released in the ocean. Museum staff
will provide answers to questions about nesting, threats and conservation before proceeding to
the beach.
The adventure continues to Fort Lauderdale beach where Museum expert guides lead guests to
the sea turtle’s nesting grounds to look for amazing sea turtles. We cannot guarantee a sea turtle
will be spotted on every walk but when it does happen it is a natural wonder that no one will ever
forget.
Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to two miles, and provide their own
transportation and snacks. Participants must be 9 years of age or older. Advance reservations are
required as space is limited. Please call 954.713.0930 to make reservations. Prices are $18 for
members and $20 for non-members. To learn more about Turtle Science visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2r2HdM3yak
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OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS: Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round
Reserve a date to bring your group to the Museum for an exciting overnight educational
adventure! Choose from these camp-in themes: Amazing Aviators, Awesome Animals, Cosmic
Kids, Chemical Concoctions, Glamour Girls, GUTS!, Jr. Geologists, Kitchen Chemistry, Mission
Space, Roller Coasters, Wildlife Wonders, World of Water. 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
IMAX® Add-on Prices
Classic IMAX® Film (45 min.)
$8.00 per child or chaperone
Full Length IMAX® Feature Film
$11.00 per child or chaperone
For more information or reservations call 954.713.0927 or email overnights@mods.net.
Shiver Me Timbers! Pirates: An Overnight Family Adventure
Saturday, July 12, 2014
6:30 p.m. Saturday until 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning
Turn over the tables and shoot out the lights, cause we are all going to party like Pirates
tonight! Bring your pirate beards, eye patches, and tattoos to compete for best Pirate costume.
Buccaneers of all ages arrrr welcome to experience the life of a Florida Pirate!
First, spy some great, grand sea beasties during a special showing of Journey to the South
Pacific 3D in the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater. After the movie, all hands on deck for a
delicious pizza dinner. Take yer chances in pirate activities like “Pop the Cannonball” and “Walk
the Plank.” Aye Matey...even bedazzle yer own pirate hat. Then join the other scallywags for an
awesome treasure hunt throughout the museum! Explore the animal enclosures for clues. Search
for hidden treasures in Prehistoric Florida. Don’t give up until you find the X that marks the
spot! Then sleep away like a castaway when the lights turn off at midnight.
Fee $45 per person includes the following:
• Spending the night at the Museum and exhibits participation
• All Pirates activities listed above
• Pizza and popcorn
• IMAX Film – Journey to the South Pacific 3D
Limited Space. Advance registration is required. Reservations can be made by calling
954.713.0930 or by emailing sales@mods.net
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. $375 for members. $425 for non-members. $15 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. $455 for museum members. $505 for non-members.
$15 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
 All day admission to the Museum’s exhibits
 One parking pass for the birthday party family
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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 “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!
 Discovery Diva (Ages 5 & up): OMG! Is there more to makeup than sweet smells and
sparkles? Of course, it’s SCIENCE! You and your BFFs will create your very own
sparkly potions and scented lotions to take home.
 Goose Bumps! (Ages 5 & up): Available through August 31, 2014
Get ready for a "frightfully" fun birthday! Meet some of the creepiest crawlers that are
sure to send shivers up your spines. Meet “Mr. Goosebumps” and explore our exciting
new exhibit, Goosebumps! Science of Fear.
 Happy Burp-Day (Ages 5 & up):
Celebrate your birthday in a gross way! Conduct stomach turning experiments and take
homemade “SNOT” home. This party is sure to be a gas!
 Super Scientist (Age 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. The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater features the biggest screen (60 ft. x 80 ft.) in
South Florida and a 15,000 watt digital sound system that delivers six discrete channels of clear
sound through 42 speakers. The IMAX projector’s 15,000 watt Xenon bulb projects images of
unsurpassed brilliance and clarity onto the five-story-high screen. Both 2D and 3D films are
shown in the theater. 3D films are viewed using new lightweight XR 3D glasses. The IMAX
experience is an unparalleled fusion of sight and sound. For show times, visitors should call
954.463.IMAX (4629).
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 450,000
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. General Admission prices are $19 for adults; $18
seniors; $15 children 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. A General Admission Ticket includes
admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic 45-minute IMAX 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
Marlene Janetos
Theresa Waldron
954.713.0904 cmoore@mods.net
954.713.0915 mjanetos@mods.net
954.713.0901 twaldron@mods.net
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