CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR
December 1, 2013
(Photos available upon request)
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
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Now Showing through May 31, 2014
Rocky Mountain Express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking
vistas of the Canadian Rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nation’s first
transcontinental railway. Retracing the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816, the
audience is transported back to the age of steam. The film weaves together spectacular IMAX
aerial cinematography, breathtaking vistas of the west, archival photographs and maps and the
potent energy and rhythms of a live steam locomotive to immerse audiences in an era of
remarkable ingenuity and struggle and a region of stunning natural beauty. Rocky Mountain
Express is sponsored locally by TD Bank.
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: The IMAX Experience®
Opens November 21, 2013 – December 10, 2013
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after
winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means
that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a “Victory
Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol
is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The
Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.
Film Website: http://www.thehungergamesexplorer.com/us/
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IMAX® FILMS - COMING SOON
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE®
Opens December 13, 2013 – January 19, 2014
The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit by
J.R.R. Tolkein, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title
character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian
Mckellen) and thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest
to reclaim the lost dwarf kingdom of Erebor.
Website: http://www.thehobbit.com/index.html
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JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE®
Opens January 17 through December 31, 2014
Filmed in the heart of the Coral Triangle, amid the pristine coral reefs of Raja Ampat, Indonesia,
Journey to the South Pacific transports audiences to an underwater Eden where exotic marine life
flourishes. Sea turtles, whale sharks, manta rays and other unusual creatures thrive here in this
special place, the most bio-diverse marine ecosystem in the world. In this feel-good ocean
adventure, audiences join a 12-year-old boy on a voyage through the islands as he dives with the
world’s largest fish, witnesses’ sea turtles laying their eggs after a 6,500-mile journey across the
Pacific, and encounters exotic critters like the coconut octopus. Here, Raja Ampat’s islanders use
ancient wisdom and modern science to protect their local reefs, showing what it means to live in
balance with the ocean. A tale of celebration and discovery, Journey to the South Pacific brings
to life the extraordinary undersea beauty and inspiring human stories from this unique part of the
world, revealing that we are all islanders on this ocean planet we call home. Journey to the South
Pacific 3D is produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in association with IMAX
Entertainment, presented by One World One Ocean, and narrated by Academy Award® winner
Cate Blanchett.
Website: http://www.imax.com/journeytothesouthpacific/
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SPECIAL EXHIBITS
FLORIDA CITRUS MODEL TRAIN SOCIETY
Model Train Displays
Now on display through February 24, 2014
Come explore The Florida Citrus Model Train Society’s operating “G” Scale Layout and “O”
Scale Modular Layout on display at the Museum. Don’t miss out on their special Operation
LifeSaver classes that will be offered throughout their stay at the Museum.
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DINOSAURS IN MOTION
Now on exhibit through January 5, 2014
Dinosaurs inMotion is an amazing blend of science, art and innovation featuring 14 metal lifesize sculptures inspired by actual fossils. Visitors will be taken on an interactive adventure as
they have the chance to manipulate dinosaurs via lever and pulley systems, as well as with
remote controls, offering large-scale dinosaur interaction at the Museum of Discovery and
Science. Test out your creativity with hands-on activities, such as the Junkyard Workstations,
where visitors can create their own sculptures out of recycled material scraps. The dinosaurs in
this exhibit will captivate visitors with their exposed mechanics, which illustrate science and
technology principles in a fun and engaging way inspiring them to discovery and create.
Dinosaurs In Motion is sponsored locally by PNC Bank.
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GOOSEBUMPS: The Science of Fear
February 1 – 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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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 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 new wing
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
American Express Everglades Forever Treasure Hunt
November 2, 2013 – January 1, 2014
People are encouraged to participate in the Museum of Discovery and Science’s American
Express Everglades Forever Treasure Hunt that runs from November 2, 2013, through January
1, 2014. Start your treasure hunt adventure by downloading the National Park Service Junior
Ranger booklet in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole at
http://www.nps.gov/ever/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm or picking a copy up at any of the NPS
Everglades locations. Use the booklet as a guide while visiting the Everglades, take photos of the
flora, fauna or signposts such as the Shark Valley lookout tower or C-11 canal project. Post
photos to Instagram then tag the Museum of Discovery and Science @m0ds with the hash tag
#evergladeshunt. Each photo entry serves as an entry to win prizes. Winners will be randomly
selected from all the entries and will be notified by January 31, 2014. For official rules and a
complete list of prizes visit http://www.mods.org/everglades/index.htm
American Express Everglades Forever Photo Contest
November 2, 2013 – January 1, 2014
Amateur photographers are invited to participate in the American Express Everglades Forever
Photo Contest November 2, 2013, through January 1, 2014 presented by the Museum of
Discovery and Science. Contestants can submit up to three nature photos from their Everglades
adventure to Instagram then tag the Museum of Discovery and Science @m0ds with the hash tag
#evergladesphoto. Photos will be judged and winners will be posted by January 31, 2014. Photos
must be in original format with no retouching. For official rules and a complete list of prizes visit
http://www.mods.org/everglades/index.htm
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Otter Tales (ages 5 & under)
December 7 & 8, 2013
Noon to 4 p.m. daily
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Meet and Greet with the Museum’s mascot “Joey” the Otter
Story time with a WSVN Celebrity – join us for a reading of
Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? By Bonnie Worth
Paper Plate-a-saurus: color and create your own dinosuar that you can take home
Otter Talks at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Meet the otter keeper and enjoy the antics of our North American river otters while
learning about life in the wild.
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The Hobbit Opening Weekend Event
December 14 & 15, 2013
Noon to 4 p.m. daily
Enjoy special activities during the opening weekend of the new IMAX film, The Hobbit:
The Desolation of Smaug.
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Hobbit Hole
Join us to make your own hobbit hole out of recycled materials that you can take home
From Shire to Swamp Lands
Travel through many of Florida’s ecosystems with your Hobbit guide.
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Seed Paper Bookmark
When you have finished reading The Hobbit, plant your bookmark and create a shire of
your own.
Hungry, Hungry Hobbit
First breakfast, second breakfast, elevensies, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, supper.
Create a day’s worth of Hobbit meals!
Hobbits on the Hunt
Search the Museum for Hobbit trivia! Complete your Middle Earth passport for a fun
prize!
Navigation Station
How do you find the Lonely Mountain? Explore the science of navigation by using the
stars!
Community Partners
Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society
South Florida Pirates
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Winter Break: Family Fun Activities
Toys and Games
December 20 – 26, 2013
Leave the virtual world and get real! Discover the science of games and toys. Take your turn
with our fun and sometimes tricky games and toys that will challenge you in real time.
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Defying Gravity
A ba-loony test of your talents!
Caddy Stack
Single stack 3 golfballs.
Card Ninja
Toss a playing card so it will stick in a watermelon.
Face the Cookie
Drop, Sink, and Clink
Breakfast Scramble
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Train Time
December 27, 2013 – January 2, 2014
All Aboard! Take a ride on the Rocky Mountain Express in the IMAX Theater, check out the
operating train displays in the Museum and get on track with these fun choo-choo activities.
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Make your own train whistle!
Create your own edible marshmallow train!
Construct a train conductor hat!
Design and build your own bridge with recycled materials.
Story Time
Relax with us at story time for the reading of The Little Engine That Could by Watty
Piper.
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DinoMania Weekend
January 3 - January 5, 2014
It’s the final weekend to explore the traveling exhibit, Dinosaurs In Motion, and enjoy dinosaur
themed activities!
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Shark Tooth Necklace
Make a shark tooth necklace!
Be a Paleontologist
Use tools of the trade and uncover fossilized bones in the dig pit!
Chocolate-Chip-asarus
Practice your paleontology skills by carefully excavating chocolate chips from cookies.
Dinosaur Memory
Hungry, Hungry Dinos
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Polynesian Culture Festival
January 18 – 20, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. daily
Experience the music, dance and culture of Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, New Zealand and other South
Pacific Islands during the opening weekend of the new IMAX film, Journey to the South Pacific
3D.
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Polynesian Dancing Shows
By Polynesian Proud with a special appearance by Preston Weber, 2010 Junior World
Fire Knife Champion and America's Got Talent 2011 contestant.
Surfing Demonstration and Lessons by Kali "da Big Kahuna" Montero
Jump on a surfboard and learn the basics of surfing from the master!
Lei Making Demonstrations
Learn how to create authentic leis from fresh flowers. Each lei will be given away to
lucky winners at the end of the day!
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Po’e Tasting
Sample Tahitian po’e and learn about this food staple
Polynesian Arts and Crafts
Learn about Tahitian drum carving, Samoan tattoos, Hawaiian fashions and much more.
Stand Up Paddle Board
Island Water Sports will give SUP demonstrations and allow visitors to test their own
paddle board skills.
Coral Reef Talk
Learn about the animals that live among the world’s coral reefs.
Table Top Science Demos
Discover how the South Pacific islands were created by volcanos, how Polynesians
navigated by the stars across the oceans in outrigger canoes, and how a coral reef is
created.
Lanakila Iki Outrigger Canoe Club
View an authentic outrigger canoe like the ones used by the ancient Polynesians to cross
the Pacific Ocean and still used today throughout the South Pacific Islands
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Goosebumps! Fear Factor Weekends
February 1 & 2, 2014
February 8 & 9, 2014
February 22 & 23, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. daily
Explore the new traveling exhibit, Goosebumps! The Science of Fear, and enjoy fun activities for
the whole family during Fear Factor weekends.
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Mystery Touch Box
Our brains gather information about surroundings by using our sensory organs: our eyes,
ears, noses, tongues, and skin. After limiting a sense or two, investigate our mystery
touch box to see how many items you can identify.
Fear, Pavlov and You
Many people associate fear with past experiences. Find out what makes your heart race
and hands shake while performing simple tasks in this revealing experiment.
Sheep Brain Dissection
Join our experienced lab staff as we dissect a sheep brain and learn the different parts that
are associated with emotions and reactions to fear.
Telltale Heart
Exercise isn’t the only way to get your heart rate up. See how your heart beat changes
when fear takes takes your brain for a spin.
Fear Name Game
What exactly are you afraid of? Find out how your fears compare to the the fears of
people across the world and learn what factors create the differences.
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Keller Science Theater Presentations
o Reptile Shows
Do snakes or lizards leave you standing on table tops? If so, join our local herptile
enthusiasts and let them help you get over your fears with this live reptile
demonstration.
o Insect Shows
Sometimes its the smaller things in nature that create the biggest phobias. Learn
which creepy crawlies you shouldn’t let get under your skin and which ones might.
o Animal Fear Shows
Do animals get scared? Investigate the various ways that different types of animals
react to fear. Some will gross you out while others you may find incredibly
interesting.
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Design Nation
February 15- 17, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. daily
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Snap Circuits
Can you make a doorbell ring? A light bulb light? A radio beep? Explore these first steps
in inventing your own engineering feats!
Roller Coasters
Create a rollercoaster that sends a marble on a wild ride!
Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop
Design an egg capsule or parachute to cushion your egg’s big two-story fall.
Catapults
Take aim with a ping-pong ball after you construct a working catapult.
Community Partners
Bricks 4 Kidz
Paper Table Contest
See if your family team can build the strongest table made only of newspaper and tape.
Come join the competition!
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19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration
Friday, April 4, 2014
This year’s event will showcase a sequence of spirits, wine or beer with food pairings, each
bound to delight, educate and entertain guests and their palates. The highlights of the evening are
tastings from nearly 50 of South Florida’s leading restaurants, and a vast array of wines and
spirits from around the world courtesy Southern Wine and Spirits, the beverage sponsor as well
as craft beers. Guests will also have an opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes.
Each guest also receives a complimentary Reidel wine glass. All proceeds from this spectacular
event benefit the Museum.
The evening will start off with an exclusive VIP Martini Reception from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. VIP
guests will enjoy a champagne tasting with “Champagne Wayne” paired with a culinary
demonstration featuring a well-known chef. The VIP evening concludes with exclusive access to
the ultra-chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale VIP Lounge to eat, drink and dance under the stars at the
Museum from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Doors open for VIP admission at 6:00 p.m. and to general admission at 7:30 p.m. VIP tickets are
$150 per person and general admission tickets are $85 per person. Presale tickets are available at
a reduced rate through March 2, 2014 with VIP tickets reduced to $135 per person and general
admission tickets reduced to $75 per person. For advance tickets please call 954.713.0954.
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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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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
Winter Break Camps
Marine Scene
December 20, 2013
Become an ocean explorer and discover what lurks off the coast of South Florida. Learn about
the Museum’s sharks and how closely they are related to some of the giants like Great Whites
and Bull Sharks. Make a shark tooth necklace and take part in a squid dissection.
Sub Zero Science
December 23, 2013
Spend a chilly day experimenting with extremely cold temperatures. Experience a liquid nitrogen
show in our state of the art Keller Science Theater, make your own ice cream and discover how
polar animals survive in sub-zero temperatures.
Museum Explorers
December 26 & 27, 2013
Two-Day Camp
Join us as we explore the Museum from top to bottom. We’ll launch rockets and conduct out of
this world experiments in our Space and Aviation exhibit. Visit the Storm Center and learn about
extreme weather. Journey deep into the human body in Powerful You and even meet some of our
native inhabitants in Florida EcoScapes.
Traveling Chemistry Chef
December 30, 2013-January 3, 2014
Five-Day Camp
Did you know that cooking is actually chemistry? Travel the world with your fellow science
chefs and discover festive treats from around the globe. Create tasty dishes from Russia, China,
South America and Italy. Enjoy a visit to Kilwins Ice Cream Shop to get a lesson on how science
is used to create some of America’s favorite sweets.
School Holiday Camp Adventures
Amazing Oceans
January 20, 2014
Discover hunting strategies of deep sea predators and the tricks prey animals use to escape
detection. Play Turtle Hurtle and examine beach sand under a microscope. Meet a live sea turtle
and other ocean creatures. Create your own bioluminescent fish.
Engineering Challenge
February 17, 2014
Engineers design everything from toothbrushes to roller coasters. You can test your engineering
skills by building bridges out of paper or K-nex. Create works of art from a paint pendulum. Test
stress levels on different materials. Visit our Design Nation engineering lab.
Goosebumps! The Science of Fear
March 21, 2014
Visit our new exhibit Goosebumps! The Science of Fear and come face to face with your own
fears. Meet some of the Museum’s creepy animals that send shivers up most people’s spines. See
how the body reacts to fear with everything from sweat to superhuman strength. See how your
brain can be tricked into seeing things that aren’t even there.
Astronomy Rocks
April 18, 2014
Discover outer space and spend time in our planetarium. Listen to the legends behind the stars.
Learn how you can find your own micrometeorites. Take a ride in the Mars Rover. Visit our
Omniglobe and get your own personal tour of our amazing solar system.
Forces and Matter
May 23, 2014
Discover some of the powerful forces that shape our world. Put molecules in motion as you
conduct experiments with magnets and friction. Enjoy two of our our super science shows: The
Nitro Show and Kaboom! Who knew physics was so much fun?
Spring Break Camp
Behind the Science
March 24 – 28, 2014
Five-Day Camp
We’ll spend each day of the week exploring the different Exhibit halls in the Museum. Learn
about wild weather and watch camp staff create a fire tornado. Discover the giant
beasts that roamed prehistoric Florida. Meet some amazing animals that live in the Florida
Everglades. Visit our guts, goo and poo lab to see how our bodies use chemicals to
break down food and take a thrilling rollercoaster ride in our Max Flight Simulator
Summer Camp
Ocean Explorers Camp – Grades 7 & 8
June 23 – 27; July 21 – 25, August 11 – 15, 2014
We’ll spend two days at the Museum and three days at FAU’s SeaTech in Dania Beach. Explore
coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems. Conduct estuary and barrier island field work. See
FAU’s ocean engineering and electronics labs, submarine, and flow tunnel. Learn about sea
turtles and marine science careers. Design, build and race a solar-powered boat. Fee: $300.
Includes all workshop materials. Space is limited.
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.
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
Both programs include pizza dinner, all activities, and exploration of the Museum
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.
Goosebumps!
An Overnight Family Adventure
Friday, January 31, 2014
6:30 p.m. Saturday until 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning
If fear is not a factor to you, join us for a Fearless Family Overnight! Pack your sleeping bags
and flashlights and be the first to spend the night in the Museum’s brand new exhibit:
Goosebumps: The Science of Fear!
Special Shake and Quake Activities:
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Fear Factor Munchies! Taste some disgusting delicacies like crunchy bugs and tasty
worms.
The touch, the feel of Eyeballs (and Worms and Slime!) It’s gooey and gross and so
much fun!
Ordinarily-Easy Obstacle Course…But with a twist, you’re blindfolded!
Feel the Heat of The Blubber Glove! Learn how animals cope with extreme
temperatures.
Meet the Museum’s resident Creepy Crawlies! Touch snakes, gators, and bugs
Then put on your PJ’s and join us in the IMAX® 3D Theater for Journey to the South Pacific
3D
Fee $40 per person includes the following:
• Spending the night at the Museum
• Exploration of the Museum Exhibits and Activities, including Goosebumps: Science of Fear
• Pizza and popcorn
• IMAX Film – Journey to the South Pacific 3D
Advance registration is required. Reservations can be made by calling 954.713.0930 or by
emailing overnights@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.
You can choose from two party options:
 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.
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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
 40 birthday invitations
 Forks, plates, napkins, cups, table covers and candles
 Small or medium Museum T-shirt for birthday child
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
 Space Crusaders (Ages 5 & up): Explore the wonders of space in an out of this world
adventure. Launch your own rocket, learn how chemical changes are used in space flight
and discover why Mars is red.
 Animal Mania (Ages 3-12): Snakes and alligators and lizards, oh my! Learn about the
Museum’s reptile and even meet them face-to-face! It’s perfect for your “party animal.”
 Abracadabra Chemistry (Ages 5 & up): Discover why chemistry might look like
magic with these awesome party tricks. Watch a thermite reaction occur, make water
change colors and then change back again. Make an ooey-gooey bag of slime to take
home. Yeeuck!
 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.
 Science Magic (Ages 5 & up): Watch water float in midair, experiment with circuits
and discover why water balloons are stronger than you think. Our Museum magician will
explain the science behind the magic before he makes himself disappear.
 Super Scientist (Ages 5 & up): Children can be scientists and extract DNA from fruit.
Once they complete their experiment, they can take their DNA home with them in a
necklace.
 Living Dinosaurs (Ages 5 & up): Children will make a shark tooth necklace to take
home with them and they will also get to meet some living Dinosaurs.
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. with extended IMAX® hours on most evenings.
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:
Marlene Janetos
Theresa Waldron
Cameron Moore
954.713.0915 mjanetos@mods.net
954.713.0901 twaldron@mods.net
954.713.0904 cmoore@mods.net
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