CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR
September 22, 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
EVEREST: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCE
Now Showing through September 30, 2015
Experience it one week early in IMAX 3D
Inspired by the incredible 1996 events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s
highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions
challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind.
Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly
impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. The
epic 3D adventure stars Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly,
Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson and Jake Gyllenhaal. This film is rated PG13.
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Website: http://www.everestmovie.com/
Images:
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IMAX® FILMS – COMING SOON
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT FILMS
THE WALK: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCE
September 30, 2015 through October 15, 2015
Experience it ten days early in IMAX 3D
THE WALK is the true story of a young dreamer, Philippe Petit, and a band of unlikely recruits
who together achieve the impossible: an illegal wire walk in the immense void between the
World Trade Center towers. With little more than nerve and blind ambition, Petit and his ragtag
crew overcome daunting physical obstacles, betrayals, countless close calls and overwhelming
odds to beat the system and execute their mad plan. This film is not yet rated.
Website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thewalk/
Images:
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SPECTRE: THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCE
November 5, 2015 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 not yet rated.
Website: http://www.007.com/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0qusibdgzsopv9d/AABvG2siqA-DtR307_SiqYCLa?dl=0
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 not yet rated.
Website: http://www.thehungergames.movie/#/?lang=us-en
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y0yxq0mlt28dsei/AACVcibp-PJ3-hqLH50uV7AMa?dl=0
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IN THE HEART OF THE SEA: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCE
December 10, 2015 through December 17, 2015
Based on the true 1820 event, 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. This film is not yet rated.
Website: http://www.intheheartoftheseamovie.com/
Images:
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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE
December 18, 2015 through January 28, 2016
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 not yet rated.
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
WILD AFRICA 3D
October 2, 2015 through February 11, 2016
Come with us on a spectacular 3D ride across, over, through, and within 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 through an epic 3D visualization of
the great water cycle, as it related to African wildlife. Each audience member will feel right at
the heart of the action, whether it's amongst 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
October 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015
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.
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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.
The seventh film from the award-winning IMAX Space Team, “Hubble 3D” offers an inspiring
and unique look into the legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope and how it has changed our view
of the universe and ourselves.
The documentary adventure “Hubble 3D” is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in
cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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
October 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015
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.
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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.
Now people of every age and language can work side by side with their space-walking
crewmates, building and inhabiting this unprecedented structure in space.
Website: http://spacestation.imax.com/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0zy6pcz3acn6t21/AADRCVw2mr6m25LrVbtGQjna?dl=0
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.
Website: http://www.nationalparksadventure.com/
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/46kmeskpjj5bs9m/AACMlvd8l7jfdZ1C0YcUsq52a?dl=0
SPECIAL EXHIBITS NOW ON DISPLAY
To Fly – Aviation
Permanent Exhibit
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. The biggest change is the addition of a 7D-multi-sensory theater capsule. The 7D
simulator uses moving seats, high definition 3D film and other special effects to allow visitors to
“fly” in a variety of aircraft. The exhibit enhancements were made possible by a generous gift
from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f33v6jcd51iw82z/AABuGG6Cbd9iit8_GNUkKz8ea
EXHIBITS – COMING SOON
Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors
September 25, 2015 through January 3, 2016
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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
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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
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
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
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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.
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.
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
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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
Great Balls of Fire Weekend Activity: Planetarium Shows
September 26 and 27, 2015
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.
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.
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/azfxq2o6ui68oul/AAAQ0STRL6ynZxzF6YoIGggfa?dl=0
Great Balls Of Fire Weekend Activities
October 3 and 4, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Flying Comet
Calling all space fans. Create a comet to soar through the sky.
Micro Meteorites
Help us search for a little piece of outer space by looking for magnetic micro meteorites in debris
collected from our backyard.
Extreme Temperatures Show
Join us as we show you the wonders of water, ice, and other low temperature elements that make
up our solar system.
NASA Live TV
Tune in LIVE with NASA as we will have them streaming all day in our Keller Science Theater.
Speaker Series
Saturday, October 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 at 1:30 p.m.
If you want to learn more about the formation of our planet join us as our resident physicist,
Hiram Bleecker shares his knowledge of space.
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South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association
Guests can view the sun through a solar powered telescope.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/azfxq2o6ui68oul/AAAQ0STRL6ynZxzF6YoIGggfa?dl=0
3rd Annual BFF Luncheon
Thursday, October 8, 2015 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
The Museum of Discovery and Science’s auxiliary organization, Friends of MODS, is hosting
the Third Annual BFF (Building Fantastic Futures) Luncheon to benefit the Museum’s special
internship and youth development programs on October 8, 2015 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale
Marina, located at 1881 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33316 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $60 Friends of MODS Members / $70 Non-Members.
Or Tables of 10 for $600 (includes recognition in the program)
Tickets can be purchased online www.friendsofmods.org or by contacting Nicole Rodriguez at
954-712-1159 or nrodriguez@mods.net for more information. 100% of net proceeds benefit the
BFF Campaign. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wkjlrdznrtqkead/AABkXtsBhzhGqEGgUtD1YESxa?dl=0
Fire Prevention Day
October 17, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Side-by-Side House Burn 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the Florida Fire Sprinkler Association
and the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department. Watch what happens to a house with no fire
protection versus a house with fire protection as we set them to burn.
Meet our Local Heros - Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
Take photos with some of the bravest people we have in Fort Lauderdale
South Florida American Chemical Society
Chemistry Clubs and faculty members present hands-on chemistry activities
demonstrating the 2015 National Chemistry week theme “Chemistry Colors Our World.”
Kapoor Show
Keller Science Theater 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Various colored flames, hydrogen balloons and exploding eggs will blow your mind.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/drploc7sd2b8vdd/AAAjht6oSwaZEhHPLvTyaDcZa?dl=0
Great Balls of Fire Weekend Activity: Planetarium Shows
October 23, 24, 25, 2015
1:30 p.m. Star Stories
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Learn about stars, the distance between heavenly bodies, star brightness and how to use star
constellations as a guide.
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.
Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/azfxq2o6ui68oul/AAAQ0STRL6ynZxzF6YoIGggfa?dl=0
Animal Grossology Halloween
October 31, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
Owl Pellets
Owls cannot chew their food and swallow their food whole. Take a close look at the indigestible
material like teeth, skulls, claws and feather that is too dangerous for the owls to digest.
Yucky Jelly Bean Tasting
Does it taste like armpit or cotton candy? Be careful which jelly bean you taste. Some may be a
trick and others a treat!
Taste Edible Bugs!
Don’t bug out when you take a bite of our edible crickets and larvets.
Arachnids
Do you have a fear of spiders? The more you learn about our insect friends, the less creepy they
become.
Animal Skins and Sheds
Reptiles, arachnids and insects are able to shed their skins but we are not. Become one of these
animals for an instant and make a human shed.
No-Skid Squids
Look inside of a squid and learn how it moves and eats. Beware…you might get stuck by the
suction cups on one of the eight arms…and it will never let go!
Blubber Glove
Ever wonder how some arctic animals stay warm in the cold? We can show you with our blubber
glove!
Sticky Webs
Spiders make some of the most amazing webs. Do you have what it takes to stick with it?
Microscopic Bugs
Take a look under our lens at some creepy critters that you can’t see with the naked eye.
Reptile Show
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Did you know that snakes smell with their tongues? Join us to meet and learn interesting facts
about all our reptile friends at the Museum.
Images:
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Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale Presents: Marvels of MODS Gala
November 14, 2015
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cocktail Reception
8 p.m. -11:30 p.m. Dinner and Dancing
The 2015 Marvels of MODS Gala presented by Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale is just around
the corner. This much-anticipated, world-class event will host 650 guests who will experience an
exciting evening complete with a high-energy cocktail reception, silent auction and glamorous
dinner and wine pairing. Later in the evening, the guests will dance the night away and compete
for some luxurious live auction items. The Museum's trustees, along with Co-Chairs Jason
Williams, Russell Klenet and Stacy Ritter, invite you to join us at this annual event and show
your commitment to the Museum’s mission to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning
in science for children and adults. You can show your support by purchasing tickets or
committing to a gala sponsorship, table or program ad or making a donation. Sponsorships are
available from $60,000 to $1,000. Tables range from $15,000 to $6,000. Individual tickets are
$600. All proceeds will benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science. For more information,
please contact: Robyn Harper at rharper@mods.net or 954-713-0906 or rharper@mods.net.
Images:
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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
We Want SPACE Weekend
November 27 – 29, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.
SkyLab Show
Immerse yourself in a starry night at the Museum. Learn all about stars and constellations in our
Indoor planetarium.
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
SPECIAL SPEAKERS, GUESTS & PROGRAMS:
Test Your Chess Skills
Broward Chess Club
Most Saturdays September - November
(except 9/26/15, 10/24/15 and 11/14/15)
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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7D Zombie Ride
Coming to the 7D Theater October 1, 2015 – November 1, 2015
Do you think you are brave? Are you brave enough to get onboard a very scary and exhilarating
haunted rollercoaster ride? This intense rollercoaster ride will make your worst dreams come
true! You will dip, dive and speed through an old abandoned mansion filled with ghosts and
zombies! We hope you can survive the journey! This experience is not recommended for
children under 13 years of age.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xcvcu9ogukjbfc5/DSC00002.JPG?dl=0
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3D Printer Demonstrations
September 2015 through December 2015
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
TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Cuba
January 20 – 28, 2016
Join us for Cuba: Passion, Preservation & the Rhythms of Life
Visit a country caught in time. Is it 2015, 1956 or 1856? Explore the art, music, food, natural
environment and historic sites of this island nation.
For more details, please contact Kim Cavendish: kcavendish@mods.net
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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
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SUMMER SAVINGS PASS Through September 30, 2015
The Summer Savings Pass allows for unlimited admission through September 30, 2015 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.
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STEM CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
APP-TITUDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Two-year Internship beginning Fall 2015
Broward County High School Incoming Juniors
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• Gain Volunteer Service Hours
• Learn Coding
• Develop Apps for Android
• Stipends for Completion of Program
• Explore Engineering and Computer Science Careers
Application deadline September 30, 2015. For more information email: stem@mods.net
STEM Home School Classes for Grades 3 to 5
CSI Investigation • September 28, 2015
Let’s Take a Ride • October 26, 2015
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).
SAVE $10. Purchase four class dates before September 28, 2015 and pay only $50 per person.
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!
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.
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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.
School Holiday One-Day Camp Adventures
Spooktacular Science
October 23, 2015
Be a mad scientist for a day! Perform gross and ghoulish experiments; learn about creepy
crawlies and things that go bump in the night! Meet our very own “Mad Scientist” and watch
some crazy chemistry!
The Science of Sound
November 11, 2015
How can we tell the difference between a barking dog and a whistling tea kettle? Explore the
extraordinary world of sounds and vibration – and how this natural phenomenon is used for
communication and even navigation!
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*.
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
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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.
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: Adapt to Survive, Animal Ambassadors, Chemical
Concoctions, Electricity, Engineering, and Marshmallows?, Dino-riffic, EnviroScape, Four
Forces of Flight, Kitchen Chemistry, Legends of the Stars, Marine Dissection, Matter of Fact,
Roller Coaster Physics, & Totally Ooey-Gooey. 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
$11.00 per child or chaperone
For more information or reservations call 954.713.0930 or email overnights@mods.net.
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Family Spooky Sleepover
Friday, October 30, 2015
6:30 p.m. Friday night to 8 a.m. Saturday morning
Halloween Activities
• Make Devilish Treats
• Create Gory Scabs on your Skin
• Whip-Up Some Slippery Slime
• Ride the Creepy ZOMBIE 7D Simulator (PG13)
Fees: $40.00 per participant.
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
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.
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:
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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
 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.”
 Celestial Celebration (Ages 5 & up)
Calling all aspiring astronauts! Shoot for the stars as you journey through the galaxy in
our indoor planetarium! Learn about the stars in the sky ORsearch our planet system for
signs of other life! This party is sure to be out of this world
 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!
 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!
 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.
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
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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
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 five-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. 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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