CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARSeptember 5, 2015

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Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater401 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

THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED – THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCENow Showing through September 10, 2015 Frank Martin, a former special-ops mercenary (played by newcomer Ed Skrein,) is now living a less perilous life – or so he thinks – transporting classified packages for questionable people. When Frank's father (Ray Stevenson) pays him a visit in the south of France, their father-son bonding weekend soon takes a turn for the worse when Frank is engaged by a cunning femme-fatale, Anna (Loan Chabonal), and her three seductive sidekicks to orchestrate the bank heist of the century. Frank must use his covert expertise and knowledge of fast cars, fast driving and fast women to outrun a sinister Russian kingpin, and worse than that, he is thrust into a dangerous game of chess with a team of gorgeous women looking for revenge. From the producers of Lucy and the Taken trilogy, The Transporter Refueled is a fresh personification of the iconic role of Frank Martin that launches the high-octane franchise into the present day and introduces it to the next generation of thrill-seekers. This film is rated PG-13.

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Website: http://www.thetransporterrefueled.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/klmvc0dnl88kayk/AACIpqs7SiwUE2K_RxCU0m7Pa?dl=0

HUMPBACK WHALES 3DShowing through February 11, 2016Experience an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature’s most awe-inspiring marine mammals, Humpback Whales, captured for the first time with IMAX® 3D cameras,. The 3D film takes audiences to the underwater world of the faraway places where Humpbacks live and thrive. From the clear turquoise waters of the South Pacific to Africa, Hawaii and Alaska, this ocean adventure will reveal what we know about this giant mammal and what mysteries scientists are determined to solve.

Found in every ocean on earth, humpbacks were nearly driven to extinction 50 years ago, but today are making a steady recovery. Join a team of researchers as they unlock the secrets of the humpback and find out what makes humpbacks the most acrobatic of all whales, why only the males sing, and why these intelligent, fifty-foot animals migrate more than 6,000 miles round-trip every year.

Humpback Whales is produced and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films and presented by Pacific Life. A One World One Ocean production, Humpback Whales is directed by two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray (The Living Sea, Dolphins) and produced by Shaun MacGillivray (To The Arctic, Journey to the South Pacific). Filmed in 15/70mm, Humpback Whales is written and edited by Stephen Judson (Everest, Journey to the South Pacific). The musical score is by Steve Wood (Journey to the South Pacific, To The Arctic).

Website: http://www.macgillivrayfreemanfilms.com/site/our-company/films-in-production-and-development/humpback-whales-3d.htmlImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xcxybtf8xd7hylw/AAC9X6imaDZyvNe-ybHIT7aja?dl=0

TINY GIANTS 3DShowing through February 11, 2016Come on an extraordinary adventure into magical worlds beneath our feet that most of us never see – one where life is lived at an extraordinary intensive pace, where everything we know seems turned on its head. Experience the hidden kingdoms of the Enchanted Forest and the unforgiving desert of the Wild West. 

From BBC Earth, Tiny Giants 3D is the story of a day in the life of two little heroes: a scorpion mouse and a chipmunk. For each of them this will be a day they never forget. It’s a story of drama, danger and courage, of insight and revelation, a journey to discover and understand a new and fascinating natural history. 

Using the incredibly immersive power of special 3D cameras, audiences will be transported in a very intimate way into another world. Visual effects will enhance the audience’s perception of

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scale as multi-layered backgrounds exaggerate the sense of miniaturization. Viewers will never see our planet the same way again.

Website: http://www.bbcearth.com/tinygiants/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w2n6besqanbmqk8/AADNSNyuqBWImOLN8WpBoKBPa?dl=0

IMAX ® FILMS – COMING SOON JURASSIC WORLD: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCEBack by popular demand! Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2015

Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of Steven Speilberg’s groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. This epic action adventure stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar, off Costa Rica's Pacific coast, now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor's interest, which backfires horribly. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril.

Website: http://www.jurassicworld.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/u5ysemplbyd02pz/AADcBkhbzO_ASjluhJ89vSHha?dl=0

EVEREST: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCESeptember 17, 2015 through September 30, 2015Experience 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 PG-13.

Website: http://www.everestmovie.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/smyp3oquxpi4s6n/AACgG36s_yYW21B3xHbkADXGa?dl=0

THE WALK: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCESeptember 30, 2015 through October 15, 2015Experience it one week 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

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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: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a9wnferx046g650/AAC1KH5aKmWgAmkOELkVrtTua?dl=0

SPECTRE: THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCENovember 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 ® EXPERIENCENovember 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-enImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y0yxq0mlt28dsei/AACVcibp-PJ3-hqLH50uV7AMa?dl=0

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: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fd3ayl6jnikr5p3/AAAhC9KkQsUF1XLgMZ1LgvMOa?dl=0

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCE December 17, 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.

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Website: http://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakensImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/00yrk67gsgud89e/AACIIQZetv4qECRPDJIFRgzPa?dl=0

HUBBLE 3D October 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015Through the power of IMAX® 3D, “Hubble 3D,” narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, takes moviegoers on an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mystery of our celestial surroundings. Experience never-before-seen 3D flights through the farthest reaches of the universe, and accompany spacewalking astronauts on some of the most difficult and important endeavors in NASA’s history.

In May 2009, the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis launched a mission to make vital repairs and upgrades to the Hubble Space Telescope, the world’s first space-based observatory, 350 miles above the Earth. On board was an IMAX 3D camera, operated by the shuttle astronauts. It captured stunning sequences of the five intricate spacewalks required to make those repairs, as well as close-up images of the effort to grasp the orbiting telescope with the shuttle’s mechanical arm at 17,500 mph, and one unexpected problem that threatened to sabotage the entire mission.

“Hubble 3D” combines this breathtaking IMAX footage with images taken by the telescope during the nearly 20 years it has been our window into space. Through advanced computer visualization, Hubble’s detailed data becomes a series of scientifically realistic flights that unfold on screen like a guided tour of the universe, through time and space.

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: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/71k0k3mjyd7ezxu/AACJtADRLcwMmXCdwoeL3iSOa?dl=0

SPACE STATION 3DOctober 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015As 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

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Station 3D - the greatest engineering feat since landing a man on the Moon.

Space Station 3D is the story of this unique partnership of 16 nations building a laboratory in outer space -- a permanent facility for the study of the effects of long-duration exposure to zero gravity and the necessary first step towards the global co-operative effort needed if man is to someday set foot on Mars. It is a story of challenges, setbacks and triumphs and ultimately, the shared international victory of men and women whose dreams exceed the limits of life on this Earth.

Space Station 3D is the first cinematic journey to the International Space Station (ISS), where audiences can experience for themselves life in zero gravity aboard the new station.

Transported by the magic of the IMAX® 3D technology, the audience blasts off into space with the astronauts and cosmonauts from Florida's Kennedy Space Center and Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome to rendezvous with their new home in orbit 220 miles above Earth.

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/AADRCVw2-mr6m25LrVbtGQjna?dl=0

SPECIAL EXHIBITS NOW ON DISPLAY

To Fly – AviationPermanent ExhibitAviation 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.

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NEW EXHIBIT – NOW ON DISPLAY

Sesame Street Presents: The BodyOn Exhibit through September 7, 2015

Sesame Street Presents: The Body offers an engaging, free-flowing learning experience set in the fun, familiar and reassuring world of Sesame Street. The loveable Sesame Street Muppets anchor an exciting collection of hands-on, interactive multimedia experiences that allow children to

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explore the human body and how to keep it healthy. Each exhibit area has multiple activities to provide age-appropriate and exciting learning opportunities for children at a variety of developmental levels. The exhibition emphasizes scientific investigation and developmental and curriculum-based learning goals for children ranging from two to eight years old. These learning goals tie into the National Science Education Standards, the Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the Sesame Street Healthy Habits for Life Curriculum. Sponsored locally by PNC Bank.

This exhibit covers everything from fingers and toes to ishy, squishy insides!

Your Outsides — Identify parts of the body, learn what they do, and discover new ways to use them.

Get playful pointers in Your Wonderful Hands with puzzles, sign language games,shadow puppets, and more

Learn what happens when a body starts moving in Your Legs and Feet Join Bert and Ernie playing the Your Amazing Body interactive video game and try to

correctly identify parts of the body

Your Insides — Uncover facts about the skeleton, muscles, and organs

Play the huge Count’s Organ Organ to learn about internal organs and what they do Follow food on its journey through the body in Digestion with Oscar Pull the lever on Oscar’s Sneeze Machine and unleash a giant sneeze

Staying Healthy — Learn good daily habits for staying well

Scan groceries in Mr. Hooper’s Store to learn about a variety of healthful foods Get moving at Rosita’s Locomotion and discover how exercising puts the heart and other

muscles to work Toddlers can visit Baby Bear’s Mini Mart and stock up on colorful foods Have good clean fun playing the silly video game, Rub-A-Dub Tub, with Ernie and Bert

Website: http://www.sesamestreetpresents.org/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zbhp3z2s5yj6o2j/AABrC1tyH1BzoKfAeO52oFjTa

Note: When any of the exhibit photos is used, the following acknowledgement should appear: Photo courtesy of Thinkwell GroupUse this credit with any art of the characters: Sesame Street ® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. © 2015 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved.

EXHIBITS – COMING SOON

Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and MeteorsOctober 1, 2015 through January 3, 2016

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The Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning, with funding from the National Science Foundation and NASA, has developed a national traveling exhibition program called Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors.

Great Balls of Fire 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. Visitors are encouraged to upgrade to a combo ticket to view “Hubble 3D” and “Space Station 3D” at AutoNation ® IMAX 3D Theater in conjunction with this exhibit.

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.htmlImages: http://greatballsoffireexhibit.org/gallery_large1.html

Mindbender MansionJanuary 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 mathematical and physical science concepts. In order to solve these puzzles, visitors must

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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 CenterVisitors 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 100-seat 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 HealthPowerful 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 SimulatorAviation 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 UniverseLearn 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

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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

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Kids Love & Family ExpoSaturday, September 12, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday, September 13, 2015 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.Join us for a Celebrity-Filled Extravaganza where family fun comes first! Kids will be entertained with tons of fun and interactive activities, while parents can discover the latest and greatest in products and entertainment from 75 vendors & sponsors! Plus, you’ll have a chance to meet celebs like, Lea Black from BRAVO’s The Real Housewives of Miami and Disney Jr.’s Genevieve Goings, plus a special appearance from Kid KJ “Lil’ Monster Truck Jam and Ride”. Expo is included in regular exhibit admission.

Tickets and Info: http://www.mods.org/events/Kids_Love_Family_Expo_2015/index.html

Ford $5 DaysSaturday, September 19, 2015 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday, September 20, 2015 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.Ford Motor Company is partnering with the Museum of Discovery and Science to bring FORD $5 DAYS to the Museum on September 19 and 20, 2015. On these dates, visitors only pay $5 exhibit admission per person to spend a day exploring hundreds of dynamic exhibits.

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Great Balls Of Fire Opening Weekend ActivitiesOctober 3 and 4, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.

Flying CometCalling all space fans. Create a comet to soar through the sky.

Micro MeteoritesHelp us search for a little piece of outer space by looking for magnetic micro meteorites in debris collected from our backyard.

Extreme Temperatures ShowJoin us as we show you the wonders of water, ice, and other low temperature elements that make up our solar system.

NASA Live TVTune in LIVE with NASA as we will have them streaming all day in our Keller Science Theater.

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Speaker SeriesSaturday, 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.

South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association

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3 rd Annual BFF Luncheon Thursday, October 8, 2015 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.Hilton Fort Lauderdale MarinaThe 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.

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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 Associationand 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 DepartmentTake photos with some of the bravest people we have in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida American Chemical SocietyChemistry Clubs and faculty members present hands-on chemistry activities demonstrating the 2015 National Chemistry week theme “Chemistry Colors Our World.”

Kapoor ShowKeller Science Theater 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.Various colored flames, hydrogen balloons and exploding eggs will blow your mind.

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Animal Grossology HalloweenOctober 31, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.

Owl PelletsOwls 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 TastingDoes 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.

ArachnidsDo you have a fear of spiders? The more you learn about our insect friends, the less creepy they become.

Animal Skins and ShedsReptiles, 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 SquidsLook 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 GloveEver wonder how some arctic animals stay warm in the cold? We can show you with our blubber glove!

Sticky WebsSpiders make some of the most amazing webs. Do you have what it takes to stick with it?

Microscopic BugsTake a look under our lens at some creepy critters that you can’t see with the naked eye.

Reptile ShowDid you know that snakes smell with their tongues? Join us to meet and learn interesting facts about all our reptile friends at the Museum.

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Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale Presents: Marvels of MODS Gala

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November 14, 2015 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cocktail Reception8 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.

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Hunger Games Opening Weekend ActivitiesNovember 21 and 22, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.

BotanyLearn how to tell the difference between poisonous and nonpoisonous plants.

Under the Sea CreationsCreate fish, crabs and some other under-the-sea friends to take home.

Tricks of the ColorLearn all about camouflage and challenge yourself to find all of the hidden animals in this Intriguing presentation.

Fire TrainingLike 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.

ArcheryTake aim on our archery course and see if you could handle being on your own with a bow and arrow.

BugsDiscover which bugs are food and which bugs are friends in case you need a snack in the wilderness.

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We Want SPACE WeekendNovember 27 – 29, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.

SkyLab ShowImmerse yourself in a starry night at the Museum. Learn all about stars and constellations in our Indoor planetarium.

Star ViewerBecome Galileo and create a telescope and starry constellations.

Stomp Rockets3…2…1… BLAST OFF! Build your own rocket and then watch it shoot off into space.

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SPECIAL SPEAKERS, GUESTS & PROGRAMS:

Test Your Chess SkillsBroward Chess ClubMost 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.

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7D Zombie RideComing to the 7D Theater October 1, 2015 – November 1, 2015Do 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.

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3D Printer DemonstrationsSeptember 2015 through December 2015Watch 3D printers produce some amazing pieces. Brought to you by local 3D company Becoming 3D in partnership with Airwolf, Lulzbot, and Robo 3D.

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TRAVEL PROGRAMS

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CubaJanuary 20 – 28, 2016Join us for Cuba: Passion, Preservation & the Rhythms of LifeVisit 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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TanzaniaJune 10 -21, 2016Experience 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 MaasaiFor 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 PROGRAMOrientation September 10, 2015 at 6 p.m.Two-year Internship beginning Fall 2015Broward County High School Incoming Juniors• 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

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STEM Home School Classes for Grades 3 to 5 CSI Investigation • September 28, 2015Let’s Take a Ride • October 26, 2015Star Wars & Invisible Forces • November 30, 2015Dive in for a Dissection • January 25, 2016 Motion of the Ocean • February 29, 2016Energy to Electricity • March 28, 2016Into the Jungle • April 25, 2016Everything 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 ShowEver 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! ShowWitness the power of chemical changes with fiery explosions! Come have a blast!

Science ShowdownDo you have what it takes to beat the best in the ultimate science feud? Test your knowledge against the experts in this high energy game show!

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CAMP DISCOVERY Camp Discovery is designed to give children ages 6-12 entire days filled with exploration and hands-on learning. One-day and five-day camps are offered. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (before and after care is available). Camp fee includes all workshop materials and chaperoned exhibit exploration. Children should bring two snacks, lunch and a drink. The Subway Café is available as a lunch option. Call 954.713.0930 to register.

One-day camps are $50 for museum members and $55 for non-members.Four-day camps are $175 for museum members and $200 for non-members. Five-day camps are $200 for museum members and $225 for non-members.All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.

School Holiday One-Day Camp Adventures

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Messy MatterSeptember 14, 2015If messy is your middle name, then this is the camp for you! Learn about the states of matter through crazy chemical reactions. Make a masterpiece with exploding paint bags, mix up a batch of ooey-gooey slime, and create colorful eruptions.

Junior Zoo KeeperSeptember 23, 2015Attention all animal lovers! Learn what it takes to care for the animals that call the Museum home. Meet some of our scaly friends and cheer on your favorite testudines’ in our exciting Turtle Races. Help our Life Sciences staff with food preparation to keep our animals healthy.

Spooktacular ScienceOctober 23, 2015Be 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 SoundNovember 11, 2015How 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, 2015Discover 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, 2015Imagine 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

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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, 2016Design and build your own space craft. Complete a Jedi obstacle course. Experiment with lasers to discover their amazing properties. Make your own mini Star Wars film scene. Complete your Jedi training by building your own lightsaber. Watch the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Rated PG-13*.

*An alternate activity will be provided to campers not seeing the film.

OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS: Friday and Saturday evenings, year-roundHave 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-InsTime: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.Fees: $36.00/child$20.00/chaperone

Discovery WorkshopsFriday and Saturday eveningsTime: 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Fees: $24.00/child$15.00/chaperoneNote: 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

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Classic IMAX® Film (45 min.)$8.00 per child or chaperoneFull Length IMAX® Feature Film$11.00 per child or chaperoneFor more information or reservations call 954.713.0930 or email overnights@mods.net.

Family Spooky SleepoverFriday, October 30, 20156:30 p.m. Friday night to 8 a.m. Saturday morningHalloween 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

Boy 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 ScienceFees: $40.00 per participant

Star Wars Sleepover for Boy ScoutsBSA: Monday, December 21, 20156:30 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 (includes IMAX 3D with Laser Film)

Star Wars Sleepovers for FamiliesFamilies: Monday, December 28, 20156:30 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 (includes IMAX 3D with Laser Film)

THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIESPlanning 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

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Mania, Abracadabra Chemistry, Science Magic, Super Scientist, Living Dinosaurs and Discovery Diva.

Party Options and Prices: Pizza Party: Pizza, soda and cake for a maximum of 20 guests including birthday child

and family members. $375 for members. $425 for non-members. $15 per additional person. Add-on options available.

Subway Party: Sub platter, chips and juice boxes for a maximum of 20 guests including birthday child and family members. $455 for museum members. $505 for non-members. $15 per additional person. Add-on options available.

All parties include: One large Carvel® Ice Cream Cake (serves 20)

90 minutes in party room with themed activities All day admission to the Museum’s exhibits One parking pass for the birthday party family 40 birthday invitations Forks, plates, napkins, cups, table covers and candles

All birthday parties available on Saturday or Sunday and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. If you have a party of more than 40 people, please feel free to ask about our larger party package. Add an IMAX film for an additional fee. To book a birthday party, call 954.713.0930.

Birthday Party Themes: Animal Mania (Ages 3-12): Snakes and alligators and lizards, oh my! Learn about the

Museum’s reptiles and even meet them face-to-face! It’s perfect for your younger “party animal.”

Dino-Mite (Ages 5 & up): Are you ready to be a junior paleontologist for a day and have a Dino-Mite time? Go on a dinosaur dig and make “fossil dough” to take home!

Frozen Frenzy (Ages 5 & up): Be an ice prince or princess for the day as you explore the properties of some freezing substances. Experiment with dry ice and create chilly treats. This party will definitely be cooler than cool!

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!

Sesame Street Senses (Ages 3 & up): Celebrate your birthday with Elmo and friends as you learn about the senses! Tune up your sense of touch by making ooey-gooey slime and creating your own puffy paint 3D picture. Without a doubt, your partywill be sense-sational! LIMITED DATES: Available through September 6, 2015

MaxFlight BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Ages 5 & up)

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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 AeronauticsTake 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 THEATERThe 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 SCIENCEThe 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

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Cameron Moore 954.713.0904 cmoore@mods.netMarlene Janetos 954.713.0915 mjanetos@mods.netTheresa Waldron 954.713.0901 twaldron@mods.net

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