CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR
February 20, 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
ROCKY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS
Now Showing through March 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 the building of Canada’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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JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC 3D
January 17 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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IMAX® FILMS - COMING SOON
ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D
April 4, 2014 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 29, 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 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
Babies, Blooms, and Butterflies
March 8 & 9, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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A Flurry of Butterflies
Fly away on the wings of a butterfly! Join us in the museum backyard as we release last
winter's caterpillars into the sky as they complete their last stage of metamorphosis.
Participate in lab activities that advance the science behind this beautiful insect's journey
from tiny pupa to creature of flight!
Make and Take
Partake in a variety of kids activities including floral chromatography (imprinting) and
paper flower making and bring touches of spring back to your home that will last into
summer.
South Florida Bird Club
Why do birds migrate south for the winter? Uncover this and many other springtime
factoids with a special presentation by the South Florida Bird Club and some special
winged friends!
Eco-Gardening Techniques
Tower Gardens green-thumb will point you in the right direction of today’s coolest and
most innovative sustainable gardening techniques. Topics include hydroponics and
plants that make a healthier and happier YOU.
Flight of the Butterflies 3D
Through spectacular 3D imagery, witness beautiful butterflies flying off the screen into
your arms on the BIGGEST screen in South Florida.
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Lady Bug Release
March 21 – 26, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
What's black and red and has spots all over? Lady bugs! Their distinctive spots and attractive
colors are meant to make them unappealing to predators. Spend the day discovering how
important this cute bug is to keeping balance in our ecosystem.
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Ladybug Release
Help us release tens of thousands of ladybugs in our outdoor park. Learn about ladybug
myths and folklore and how they grow and survive in the wild. Then take a handful of
ladybugs and set them free! There are plenty of ladybugs for everyone. Don’t worry,
they do not bite humans.
Scavenger Hunt
Want to know how Ladybugs fit into Earth's grand scheme of things? Connect the dots
with a museum-wide scavenger hunt that has guests flying to every corner of the Museum
to discover how ladybugs keep our local ecosystems working.
Camouflage Game Show
Just like ladybugs, there are many other animals that use camouflage to help them hide
and protect themselves from nature's elements and predators. Participate in a camouflage
game show that will test your knowledge about some of nature's wildest hidden wonders.
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Spring Into Action
March 27 – 30, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Join Broward Health professionals each day for presentations in the Keller Science Theater. Plus,
Broward Health professionals will be available in the Powerful You! Exhibit daily until 4 p.m. to
answer health questions for Museum guests.
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Meditative Martial Arts
Find your "center" through aikido! One of Broward's premiere dojos will conduct
interactive demonstrations to teach visitors of all ages how to bring peace and balance
through physical activity.
The Genetic History Mystery! 2:30 p.m. presentation
Discover what you're made of - literally! Enjoy a presentation on National Geographic's
Human Genome Project which chronicles the breadth of our DNA through both time and
history. Volunteer to uncover the roots of your family tree in front of the audience.
The Body Lab
What makes our body tick? Which muscles move what? What do we need to survive?
Check out the interactive body lab and find out what makes our body operate under its
best conditions. Other activities include making creepy-crawly body organs, and a
special presentation of our "guts goo and poo" lab.
1:30 p.m. PRESENTATIONS
• March 27: Dietitian/Nutrition
• March 28: Athletic Trainers/ Sports Medicine
• March 29: Exercise Physiologists/ Exercise Demo
• March 30: Fitness Demonstrations
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Leapin’ Lemurs
April 5 & 6, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Be immersed into the world of Lemurs! See the new 3D IMAX film Island of Lemurs:
Madagascar then find out more about these amazing creatures from The Lemur Conservation
Foundation during a special Q & A after select shows.
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Saving The Lemurs
Lee Nesler Director and CEO of the Lemur Conservation Foundation
Join us for a special presentation that discusses how scientists work to make our planet a
safe and bountiful home for this unique species
Become a Lemur!
See if you have what it takes to survive as a Lemur! Activities include a Lemur-themed
obstacle course and mask-making. Surprises abound in this interactive playground for
guests of all ages.
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19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration
Friday, April 4, 2014
The Museum of Discovery and Science will host its 19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits
and Culinary Celebration on Friday, April 4, 2014. All proceeds benefit the Museum.
This year’s co-chairs include: Mark Talbott, John Ebenger and Vivian Porcelli. Last year’s Wine,
Spirits, and Culinary Celebration set an attendance record with over 2,000 guests. This year’s
event will seek to top that record, showcasing a sequence of wine or spirits, and culinary samples
each bound to delight, educate and entertain guests and their palates. The highlights of the
evening are tastings from over 40 of South Florida’s leading restaurants, and a vast array of
wines and spirits from around the world, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine and
Spirits. There will also be an assortment of craft beers to taste. Visitors will also have an
opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes. Each guest will receive a
complimentary Riedel wine glass.
The evening will start off with an exclusive VIP Martini Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
generously provided by A Thierry’s Catering. VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive seminar as well
as early tasting. The VIP evening concludes with exclusive access to the ultra-chic Hilton Fort
Lauderdale Beach Resort VIP Lounge to eat, drink and dance under the stars from 8:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on the Museum’s Atrium. The evening attire is City Chic. Special seminars include a
champagne tasting by “Champagne Wayne” at 7:00 p.m., teaching that champagne is not just for
weddings, and a wine tasting by Big 105.9’s Paul Castronovo, from Castronovo Vineyards, at
8:00 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 or
on-line at www.modsevents.org. Guests are encouraged to share in excitement of the event
through social media by posting pictures of the event on Museum of Discovery and Science
Facebook Page and Tweeting @IMAXSOFL and #MODSWine.
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Joey’s Egg Hunt
April 18 – 20, 2014
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Daily
Hop (or waddle) along with Joey the Otter in search of colorful eggs left by Joey himself! Select
eggs will include fun prizes, candy treats or discounts to family entertainment activities at the
Museum.
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Activity Lab
Create fun items to wear on Joey’s Egg Hunt! Enjoy “ear-making” and coloring stations
along with some surprise weekend activities.
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration
May 3 & 4, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Dancers! Music! Drummers! May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Join us for Music
and Dancing, Food and Flowers, Arts and Crafts, Surfing Lessons and more! It’s an exciting way
for the whole family to experience the cultures of Asia and the South Pacific Islands.
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Enjoy dance shows, music, food tasting, cultural games
Demonstrations and arts and crafts showcasing the cultures of Asia and the South
Pacific.
Polynesian Proud Productions
Presentations by Polynesian Proud Productions will take you on a journey to the
Pacific islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa.
“Big Kahuna” Surf School
Hang ten with surf lessons from the Big Kahuna while learning about the history
and evolution of surfing.
Ronin Taiko Japanese Drummers
Be amazed by the power and precision of these spectacular drummers!
Tama Warrior Arts
Check out the incredible Chinese lion dance performed by students from Tama
Warrior Arts throughout the day.
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Makers Square Faire
May 24 – 26, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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Check out Makers Square creations using 3D fabrication, carpentry, metalwork,
aquaponics, textiles and more. Then try making your own crazy craft out of K’NEX.
Do you like to make things?
Become a part of this new and exciting movement and put your imagination to the test
with a variety of interactive activities that the whole family can build together.
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Changing Seas presented by WPBT
May 31 & June 1, 2014
Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
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Screening and Q&A with Changing Seas Team
Be the first to see two brand new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning public television
series: Changing Seas.
Narrated Screenings 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Join the Changing Seas team as they reveal what it takes to produce each episode of this
popular marine science series filmed in Florida and the Caribbean. Stay for a one-on-one
question and answer session that accompanies each screening.
Meet the Experts
Interact with the world-renowned scientists whose research is featured in the episodes.
Find out how you too can travel the world and become a leader in the field of marine
science.
The “Changing Seas” Lab 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Dive into today's greatest ocean challenges as you participate in a variety of water-based
activities in our “Changing Seas” Labs that include the “Become a Coral Reef” game and
coloring contest.
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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
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. Explore the
Omniglobe in the Storm Center to tour the 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 super science shows: The Nitro
Show and Kaboom! Who knew physics was so much fun?
Spring Break Camp
Behind the Science
Five-Day Camp
March 24 – 28, 2014
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
2014 Summer Camps
All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.
One-Day Camp
Alien Invaders
June 6, 2014
Calling all science investigators!!! Planet Earth is under attack by invasive plants and animals
and it’s your job to identify them! Play “Sneaky, Pesky Species”, make your own Lion Fish and
create “Invasive Species Battleship.”
Five-Day Camps
GUTS!
June 9-13, 2014
Be prepared to get elbow deep in GUTS! Curious campers will discover what makes a
shark sink and how an oven works! Dissect appliances and other mechanical things!
Examine their "mechanical guts” and then use them to build your own robot!
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; 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.
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.
Fitness Fun Overnight Camp-In Adventure
FOR ALL GIRL SCOUTS! - Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
Saturday March 15, 2014
6:30 p.m. Saturday until 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning
All Daisies, Brownies and Juniors: Join us for an exclusive evening of Dance, Games, and
Health. Earn your Dance Brownie Badge or your Junior Healthy living badge while enjoying
over 300 Museum exhibits!
Our special Fitness activities include:
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Learn a new and exciting dance with a professional Zumba fitness instructor.
Fun games such as three-legged races, Wii dance games, balloon volleyball, and many
more.
Learn how to Hula for Health with Lei Pasifika Ohana Company
Explore the power of the human heart and test your steady hands in our Powerful You
Exhibit, which showcases the amazing miracle of your body and the tools used by health
professionals to keep you healthy.
Meet the Museum’s resident animals and learn about their diets, their hunting
techniques, and natural environment.
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Then join us for an expedition on the largest screen in South Florida for Journey to the
South Pacific in IMAX 3D.
Fee: $44.00 Per Scout and $28.00 Adult Chaperone includes:
o Spending the night at the Museum
o Exploration of the Museum’s Exhibits and Activities: Including the Powerful You!
Exhibit
o Pizza Dinner
o IMAX movie: Journey to the South Pacific 3D
o Get close and personal with our animal ambassadors
ADVANCED RESERVATION REQUIRED
For Information and Reservations, call 954.713.0930
or Email: 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.
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.
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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
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.”
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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. 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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