CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARFebruary 23, 2017

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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 six-story-high film adventure at the AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida featuring IMAX with Laser. Whether you’re two or 82 visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and enjoy a full day of family fun.

IMAX with Laser now illuminating the AutoNation IMAX 3D TheatreThe science of cinema has been raised to the level of Magic at the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theatre now that IMAX with Laser is illuminating the six story screen by lasers. This new technology with dual 4K laser projectors has revolutionized the way we experience 3D films on the big screen. The new laser projector technology offers brighter images, intense colors, and incredible detail that will leave you in awe.

There’s also a next-generation immersive 12-channel sound system featuring 114 speakers capable of 52,000 watts of digital sound. Whether it’s a pin drop or feeling the heart-palpitating force of a volcano, audiences will experience a new kind of visceral sound experience.

IMAX with Laser is a blend of science and art to deliver a cinema experience that suspends disbelief and transports audiences to new worlds. It’s the difference between watching a movie and being a part of one. The AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater is the only place in Florida where you can experience the power of IMAX with Laser.

More information here: http://www.mods.org/IMAX/Laser/4K%20Laser/4K_Laser.html

IMAX ® FILMS – NOW SHOWING HOLLYWOOD FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILMS

THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE®Now Showing through February 16, 2017There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city

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from the Joker's hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Starring: Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson. This film is rated PG for rude humor and some action.

Website: http://www.legobatman.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4ffa5r5brhzrh5j/AACs5CK8qmRtrK_ng3oR6kOba?dl=0

CLASSIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS

DREAM BIG: ENGINEERING WONDERS OF THE WORLD 3D Now Showing through August 31, 2017 Dream Big: Engineering Our World will bring today’s greatest engineering marvels to the giant screen. From record-reaching skyscrapers to bridges soaring above the clouds to giant tunnel-boring machines navigating beneath our cities, audiences will experience the massive scale and the forces of nature that challenge their designers. Audiences will discover how imagination and human invention—even failure—turn ideas, dreams, and human needs into reality.

The first giant-screen film to focus specifically on STEM, Dream Big celebrates the engineers who are pushing the limits of ingenuity and innovation in unexpected, amazing and forward-thinking ways. Together with its extensive outreach programs, the film will explore how we use science and technology to invent, design, build and shape our world. In partnership with American Society of Civil Engineers. Sponsored locally by Stiles Corporation.

Website: http://macgillivrayfreeman.com/project/dream-big/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ro8y3vv0pdrymgk/AAD1asMu9t0w-op9CKB2I7KPa? dl=0

A BEAUTIFUL PLANET 3DNow showing through March 2, 2017Our world—a magnificent blue planet, dotted with gossamer clouds and gleaming in the brilliant flood of sunlight—is changing. From space, the Earth blazes at night with the electric intensity of human expansion across the globe. But it is within our power to protect the planet. While we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy, we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home. From The Walt Disney Studios, IMAX and Toni Myers—the acclaimed filmmaker behind celebrated IMAX documentaries Blue Planet, Hubble 3D, and Space Station 3D—A Beautiful Planet presents a breath-taking visualization of our world and a hopeful look into the future of humanity. 

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zbgddl7rw3vqjqw/AAB--XzTbm3tNoE1K9zM2foca?dl=0

HOLLYWOOD FULL-LENGTH FEATURE FILMS – COMING SOON

LOGAN: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE®Special One-Week Limited EngagementMarch 2, 2017 through March 9, 2017

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In 2024, mutant births are severely in decline, and people aren't sure why. A government-type operation is turning mutant children into killing machines. From this, Logan emerges as a mentor to a mutant girl, who has two claws instead of his three. Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Elizabeth Rodriguez. This film is rated R for strong brutal violence and language throughout, and for brief nudity.

Website: http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/loganImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nogcaxpndiuaenv/AAAzvI0sjvSNnUl0mdrD8HeNa?dl=0

KONG: SKULL ISLAND: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE®Special One-Week Limited EngagementMarch 9, 2017 through March 16, 2017Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Kong: Skull Island” reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“The Kings of Summer”). In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific – as beautiful as it is treacherous – unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson. This film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for brief strong language

Website: http://kongskullislandmovie.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yd9102jh8g3uft2/AAAyLBKGpzMf7HFYGbs-NlWIa?dl=0

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE®March 16, 2017 through March 30, 2017Showings Available in 2D or 3D format

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Lefou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald as Madame Garderobe, the wardrobe; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Oscar® winner Bill Condon and based on the 1991 animated film, the film is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman with eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and

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Best Song) for the 1991 animated film, providing the score, which will include new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as several new songs written by Menken and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017. This film is rated PG for some action violence, peril and frightening images.

Website: http://movies.disney.com/beauty-and-the-beast-2017Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/acc2ka36pi9c50f/AACoCN22A6xvFjHegv2oVzcia?dl=0

GHOST IN THE SHELL: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE®March 30, 2017 through April 13, 2017Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “Ghost In The Shell” follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Michael Pitt and Michael Wincott. This film is not yet rated.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/GhostInTheShellMovieImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mpliwngf34jmr3l/AACIH0DvKqaNb-Hss28PGgyja?dl=0

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE®April 13, 2017 through May 4, 2017On the heels of 2015’s Furious 7, one of the fastest movies to reach $1 billion worldwide in box-office history and the sixth-biggest global title of all time, comes the newest chapter in one of the most popular and enduring motion-picture serials of all time: The Fate of the Furious.

Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game—and the rest of the crew has been exonerated—the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron) seduces Dom into the world of crime he can’t seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before.

From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, our elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world’s stage…and to bring home the man who made them a family. Starring: Charlize Theron, Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez and Kurt Russell. This film is not yet rated.

Website: http://www.fastandfurious.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b6xbo91l18bfppz/AACnJIMg5lftxu10GwDGIu1La?dl=0

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE®May 4, 2017 through May 25, 2017Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' continues the team's adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Starring: Chris

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Sullivan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Chris Pratt, Sylvester Stallone and Bradley Cooper. Rated PG.

Website: http://marvel.com/movies/movie/221/guardians_of_the_galaxy_vol_2Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cxrj1mxeqcis4p9/AABncIrVuC0bbLhc1BTtFYdra?dl=0

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE®Special One-Week Limited EngagementMay 25, 2017 through June 1, 2017Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea including him. Capt. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem and Orlando Bloom. This film is not yet rated.

Website: http://pirates.disney.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-men-tell-no-talesImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c99evnfr155lwko/AACm6mUb0wAIghTTaEuhsrpna?dl=0

CLASSIC DOCUMENTARY FILM - COMING SOON

AMAZON ADVENTURE 3D Opening April 28, 2017Amazon Adventure tells the epic, true story of Henry Bates, the son of a sock maker, who risked his life in the perilous Amazon in the 1850’s and discovered the “beautiful proof” for the greatest explanation ever put forward for the development of life on earth. Despite yellow fever, treacherous landslides, robbery, starvation, encounters with jaguars, army ants, poisonous snakes and insects, Bates perseveres and discovers the mindboggling world of animal mimicry and camouflage. In this bizarre game of Hide and Seek, and through the vast stretches of evolutionary change, an animal takes on the look of another species or even an object, gaining an advantage in the competitive world of survival. As in any great detective story, audiences will experience the compelling clues Bates unravels – like bird feces that walk and water droplets that fly and jungle cats that mimic the sound of a small monkey.

Website: http://skfilms.ca/productions/amazon-adventure-3d/

CURRENT TRAVELING EXHIBIT

Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets Modern ScienceNow Open through April 30, 2017Unearth the secrets of an ancient Egyptian world in an interactive exhibition featuring the hidden stories and artifacts of a lost civilization.

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See a real human mummy, several animal mummies, plus scans, forensic facial reconstructions, and for the first time ever, a life-size rapid prototype of a human mummy. Witness art and artifacts from the daily life and funerary culture of ancient Egypt. Connect to real scientists working on projects in Egypt through video interviews and photographs from the field. Interpret ancient Egyptian art, decipher hieroglyphics and examine material remains using the tools and technology of archaeologists to unearth the mysteries of Egypt, its history, culture, and people.

Lost Egypt was produced by COSI in cooperation with the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative, and was designed and built by the Science Museum of Minnesota. Artifacts are on loan from the Brooklyn Museum and The Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

Website: http://www.mods.org/exhibits/Egypt%202016/index.htmlImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fa8nknylo7onezg/AAAKnNjNGJSiYXWjVBAUITQDa?dl=0

TRAVELING EXHIBIT- COMING SOON

Birds of Paradise May 27 – September 5, 2017This stunning exhibit developed by National Geographic and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology captures all 39 known species of birds-of-paradise. After 18 expeditions over an eight-year period, scientist, Edwin Scholes, and National Geographic photographer, Tim Laman, have compiled an exhibit that encompasses sounds bites, videos, photographs and artifacts from their expeditions. The hands-on, multi-media components and mechanical and digital mini-stations allow students to better understand how these beautiful creatures have influenced a conservation movement.

Website: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/exhibits/birds-of-paradise/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/35hbskd0b3z8nt8/AABde8S5tS6-ZEf51mW2Q7xGa?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.

Wall of WindIn partnership with the Museum of Discovery and Science, the International Hurricane Research Center at FIU with the support of Florida’s Department of Emergency Management developed an exhibit about hurricanes. Prepare to be blown away by this new exhibition! Visitors can

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construct a house and test its strength against a storm. A monitor in the exhibit will feature video of the real Wall of Wind in action and its effect on different structures and building materials.

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tygppd2l96h5lkc/AAA2hu3Cqar3r5h0kCpn0o-Aa?dl=0

To Fly – AviationAviation 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. Then visitors can take flight in the 7D-multi-sensory theater capsule featuring moving seats, high definition 3D film and other special effects. The exhibit has been made possible by a generous gift from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust.

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f33v6jcd51iw82z/AABuGG6Cbd9iit8_GNUkKz8ea

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.

Clyde Butcher Photography Exhibit Visitors and photography aficionados can enjoy the new permanent Clyde Butcher exhibit made possible by a generous donation from the collection of Jim and Lisa Dobson. Clyde Butcher is a nationally recognized conservationist who uses his breathtaking photography to help preserve natural environments throughout the nation.

• Pepperwood, California Redwood Forest• Deer Creek, Utah• Beaver Pond, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado• Ochopee, Florida• Escalante 1, National Monument, Utah• Loxahatchee River 14, Southeast Florida (on loan from Clyde Butcher) POWERFUL YOU! Presented by Broward HealthPowerful You! show cases 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

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the right materials for recycling, ways to reduce household waste and to be familiar with new sources of clean energy.

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 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.

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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SPECIAL EVENTS

Egyptian Weekends March 4 & 5, 2017 & April 1 & 2, 2017Noon to 4 p.m.

Ready, Set, DigBecome an archeologist and dig for valuable artifacts.

Pyramid Cup StackMost ancient pyramids were built as tombs. Compete to build the largest pyramid!

Hieroglyphics

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Egyptians used pictures known as hieroglyphics instead of letters to write. Learn how to spell your name in hieroglyphics.

MummificationLearn the techniques used by Egyptians to preserve bodies by mummification. Then check out our mummified apples!

Egyptian JewelryJewelry was highly valued by the ancient Egyptians. Create your own necklace covered in jewels.

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1zsja8a67dakxot/AADFKul2dUSKkqrrMBPzG7yLa?dl=0

Beauty and the Beast WeekendMarch 18 & 19, 2017 Noon to 4 p.m.

Tell Time Like CogsworthTick tock! Do you know how to tell time? Learn how to tell time like Cogsworth the Clock!

Maurice’s Invention CenterBelle’s father Maurice was an inventor. Invent the kookiest contraption just like Maurice!

Gaston’s Target PracticeImprove your skills with target practice just like Gaston.

Be the Beast!Become the Beast without all the fur! Make your own mask and transform yourself into the Beast!

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cabw03hg2nl8ycv/AACgwe-maKGCYpprv78LtAoQa?dl=0

Be Our Guest at Belle’s Tea PartySaturday, March 18 12:30 and 4:15 p.m.Sunday, March 19 3:30 p.m.The 30-minute tea party includes chilled herbal tea, cupcake and a Meet and Greet with theMuseum’s Belle and the Beast. Tickets Required. Please call 954.713.0942

Tea Party Event Flyer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/t4e27dnt2hnxvdk/Tea%20Party%20Belle%20print.pdf?dl=0

Spring Break Week With Springin’ BugsApril 8 -16, 2017 Noon to 4 p.m.

Platter of Bugs

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Insects are considered a delicacy in some countries. Do you dare to taste a bug or two for yourself?

Bug Problems?Think the bugs you have around the house are a problem? Come check out our collection and learn that there are bigger bugs out there.

Stained Glass Lady BugsCreate your own stained glass lady bug as a take-home project.

Buggy BonanzaMeet and learn about some of the bugs that call the Museum home. Learn what makes bugsso important to South Florida ecosystem.

Jose Muniz with Amazing ButterfliesApril 8 & 9 and April 15 & 16View his collections of butterflies and learn about these amazing insects. April 22Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y7jbls1bf5eacyl/AAAMtlyQcitMng6e7KU0UJBCa?dl=0

IKEA Design Nation April 22 & 23, 2017 Noon to 4 p.m.

IKEA Building Challenge 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.Learn all about teamwork as a family unit when you build a piece of IKEA furniture. If you’re the fastest family and build it first you get to take it home for FREE!

Engineering Challenges• Build an Earthquake Resistant Structure• Learn how to map with lasers• Build a tower using paper and tape and test it out in our wind tunnel.• Connect with Squishy Circuits• Design a rollercoaster• Build a bridge• Design and test a zip line

ASCE Meet engineers from South Florida and learn engineering basics in challenging and fun activities for the whole family.

Wall of Wind ExhibitConstruct a house and then test the windstorm strength of your design in this exhibit, a smaller version of Florida International University’s 12-fan Wall of Wind™ (WOW) facility.

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Amazon Adventure WeekendApril 29 & 30, 2017Noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy special activities during the opening weekend of the new IMAX 3D film, Amazon Adventure.

Amazing ButterfliesHenry Bates, the biologist featured in Amazon Adventure, discovered that butterfly species had evolved into new species from old species. Learn more interesting facts from a local butterfly expert and watch as caterpillars devour a milkweed plant in just hours.

DNA BraceletsLearn how genetics are the building blocks of life. Create your own genetic bracelet to take home.

Camouflage Animal ShowKeller Science Theater12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.“Spy with your little eye” the many different ways animals can camouflage themselves in theirenvironments.

Masters of MimicryKeller Science Theater1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.Learn about mimicry and some of the animals that helped form our understanding of Natural Selection.

Asian Pacific American Heritage CelebrationMay 13 & 14, 2017Noon to 4 p.m.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. The event is free with museum exhibits admission. Enjoy Polynesian dance shows and crafts and activities presented by Polynesian Proud Productions plus activities and performances by various community partners.

Cultural Demonstrations• Live Music: Hawaii/Tahiti/Samoa• Featured Performances by Polynesian Proud• Palm Weaving and Lei Making• Live Polynesian drumming• Samoan Fireknife Dance

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• Poi Tasting

Special Appearances• Bird Lovers Club• Natya Marga Indian Dance• Ronin Taiko Japanese Drums• Joe Keit Kung Fu/Lion Dance• Marie and Keefer (Japanese Calligraphy)• Origami Expert

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ne757cwoaayroof/AAB5BaIZvZxQSNU3AXZpAmgWa?dl=0

Eye of the StormSaturday, May 20, 201710 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hurricane Science, Mitigation and Preparedness - Get Ready for Hurricane Season!

Interactive Demonstrations• Tropical Weather Briefings• Hurricane Hunters

Presentations by Hurricane Experts• FIU’s Wall of Wind Researchers

Pet Preparedness Tips

Explore the Museum’s Storm Center• Meet our local meteorologists and do a hurricane broadcast together.

Live Theater Shows for all ages• Professor Tinkermeister• Owlie Skywarn• How the Weather Works

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Birds of Paradise WeekendMay 27 – 29, 2017Noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy special activities during the opening weekend of our new exhibit, Birds of Paradise.

Recyclable Bird FeederAttract birds to your yard by making a recyclable bird feeder filled with a variety of yummy seeds.

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Birds of ColorBirds of Paradise are known for the vivid colors of their feathers. Make your own colorful Bird of Paradise sun catcher..

Beak AdaptationsBird beaks have adapted to help them eat their unique diets. Test the beaks and see which ones are best to eat grubs, beetles or snails.

The Great Migration ChallengeKeller Science Theater 1:30 p.m.For many birds during the winter it’s time for them to fly south, but they must watch out for the many obstacles. Will your bird successfully complete their migration? Play this fun gameand learn about the challenges migrating birds face.

Bird Call CompetitionKeller Science Theater 3:30 p.m.Cacaw, cacaw! Listen to the special calls that birds of paradise make. Join the fun and see if your bird call can ruffle some feathers.Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/35hbskd0b3z8nt8/AABde8S5tS6-ZEf51mW2Q7xGa?dl=0

SOCIAL EVENTS

22nd Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary CelebrationFriday, April 7, 2017The Museum of Discovery and Science will host the 22nd Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration on Friday, April 7, 2017. The Grand Tasting will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and highlight over 40 South Florida premier restaurants, an array of wine and spirits, assortment of craft beers and a silent auction. The Platinum experience includes exclusive access to the Platinum Lounge and early access at 5:30 p.m. to the Grand Tasting. Platinum Tickets are $250. Grand Tasting Tickets are $150. All proceeds of the event benefit the Museum. For additional information please contact Hillary Wallace at 954.713.0918 or hillary.wallace@mods.net. Click here to purchase tickets: http://tinyurl.com/MODSWine

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SPECIAL SPEAKERS, GUESTS & PROGRAMS: Ancient Egyptian Healing Practices with live experiences!Guest Speaker/Book Signing Kingsley GuyFebruary 25 & 26 Part 1March 4 & 5 Part 2April 1 & 2 Part 312:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.Kingsley Guy's fascination with ancient Egypt began in 1997, when he first saw the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the temples of the Nile while on assignment for South Florida's Sun Sentinel

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newspaper. After years of study, including on-site research for his novel Queen of the Heavens, he transformed his journalistic writing skills into those of a novelist. Kingsley was employed by the Sun Sentinel for 30 years including assignments in the Middle East, India, Russia and China. He has been a frequent guest on local radio and television shows. He lives with his family in Fort Lauderdale and on an isolated mountaintop outside Asheville, North Carolina, where he finds inspiration amid nature. He is completing a second novel, also set in ancient Egypt.

Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/e2t8xcfunhte4ag/Kingsley%20Guy%20color.jpg?dl=0

Travel to Egypt with “Joey” the OtterFor Young Einsteins under 7 years old. Join us for a new adventure on Saturdays in March and April 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.in The Discovery Center.

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Community Partners

New York Life First Saturday of each month Noon - 4 p.m. New York Life’s Child I.D. program is designed to teach children how to stay safe in the home and at play. Receive a free children’s I.D. kit.

Broward Chess ClubEvery Saturday in February, March and April 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy some mental food and challenge our local experts.

Coast Guard Auxiliary February 25 & 26, 2017 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about Boating Safety and why are our oceans are extremely vital to us.

STEM CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Aviation Academy Internship for 10th and 11th Grade Students March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2017The Museum of Discovery and Science is partnering with JetBlue to highlight the importance of STEM in the aviation industry. Interns will be exposed to new technologies and research including behind-the-scenes access to restricted areas in aviation related facilities such as the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport and Sikorsky helicopters. They will also have the unique opportunity to interact with professionals at the Museum and in the workplace to discuss various careers in aviation, aviation technology, and physics of flight. Participant Fees: $225 for Museum members / $250 for non-membersCall 954.713.0930 to make a reservation.

APP-TITUDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMTwo-year Internship for H.S. Juniors beginning Fall 2017Information Sessions May 18, 2017 and September 6, 2017

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Broward 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 26, 2017. For more information email: stem@mods.net

Informational Flyer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7xcyoqux34vts2r/Apptitude.jpg?dl=0

STEM Home School Classes for Grades 3 to 5 February 27, 2017 South Florida’s WaterwaysMarch 27, 2017 Lost EgyptApril 24, 2017 Sky’s the LimitMay 22, 2017 Let’s play with Polymers

Fee: $15 person (student or adult).More information: http://www.mods.org/stem/stem.html

SUMMER TIME MOONLIGHT SEA TURTLE WALKSTuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29, 2017July 11, 12 & 13, 2017The Museum of Discovery and Science invites families to participate in an exciting evening of sea turtle discovery and wonder! The annual evening Turtle Walks will occur in June and July 2017. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about sea turtle nesting and nature permitting, observe a loggerhead sea turtle lay her eggs and then head out to sea.

At 9:00 p.m., the Turtle Walk adventure begins at the Museum of Discovery and Science with an informative presentation by Museum staff about the plight of sea turtles. Guest will then meet at Fort Lauderdale beach where Museum expert guides will scout the beach looking for nesting sea turtles. Once a turtle is found and has begun the egg-laying process, guests will be led down the beach to witness this unforgettable experience. Please note: nesting is not dependent upon weather, tides, or moon phases, and we cannot guarantee a nesting event each time.

Guests should be prepared to walk approximately one to two miles, and provide their own transportation and snacks. Participants must be 9 years of age or older. White lights and flashes are not permitted on the beach. Advance reservations are required as space is limited. Please call 954.713.0930 to make reservations. Prices are $19 for members and $21 for non-members. To learn about MODS’ Citizen Science project on sea turtle temperature-dependent sex determination visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2r2HdM3yak

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vhvtpx8leywxjf4/AACjYIfSvFKrgG_sF5wOPu5ma?dl=0

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

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

Images:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/75d3mypebj2il24/AACd_DXGEKwCx3c-tUUGI7Sda?dl=0

School Holiday One-Day Camp Adventures

EgyptologyMarch 24, 2017Discover artifacts and wrap your own ‘mummies.’ Deduce how the ancient pyramids were constructed. Design features of an animal that can traverse harsh desert conditions. Learn basic hieroglyphics.

World Oceans CelebrationJune 9, 2017Join us as we celebrate World Oceans Day and discover the many ways we can help keep our oceans clean! Meet and interview “Whale Times” DEEPEND Consortium scientists on their important work, and learn details regarding marine efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.Discover sea turtle secrets.

Spring Break Themed Camp Adventure

Mini Mighty ScienceApril 10-14, 2017Explore all things small, smaller and smallest! We’ll explore the tiny world of a bug’s life in your own backyard and work our way down to the microscopic world of molecules, DNA and nanotechnology.

2017 Five Day Summer Camp Adventures

Birds of ParadiseJune 12-16Are you ready for a naturalist expedition? We’ll explore our newest exhibit from National Geographic and investigate birds from all over the world! Practice your bird calls, join our bird song competition, identify fantastic feathers and examine how our native feathered friends compare.

STEAMpunk ScienceJune 19-23We’ll use Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math to check out both simple machines and clever contraptions. Makers and Tinkerers can learn to creatively combine new technology and classic inventions in fun and exciting new ways!

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Incredible EdiblesJune 26-30Who needs a kitchen when you have a lab? We’ll be using food to demonstrate chemical reactions this week. Find out if you have what it takes to be a super taster. This week will include a walking tour to Kilwins Sweet Shop on Las Olas Blvd.

Pirate ParrrtyJuly 3-7Ahoy, matey! Learn seafaring skills like meteorology and marine biology to keep you from Davy Jones’ locker! Sharpen your skills at map making and navigation to compete in an Ecoscapes treasure hunt.

Masters of DisasterJuly 10-14Learn about engineering and architecture through 3D design, crafty cardboard construction, andrecycling. Get busy learning about demolition and other dirty jobs!

Keeping it CoolJuly 17-21Stay cool by exploring all things Arctic! The week will be filled with liquid nitrogen and dry iceexperiments. Plus learn about human and animal adaptations for surviving the extreme cold.

Fizz, Bang, Boom!July 24-28Explosions, bubbling potions, and chemical reactions! This week is perfect for the little chemist in your family! All week long we’ll be learning how to change the chemical properties of matter using everything from the simple to the awe-inspiring!

Junior ScientistJuly 31-August 4Walk in the shoes of a different scientist each day! Discover fantastic forces as a physicist, develop engaging inventions as an engineer, plan a conservation project as a biologist, code a video game as a programmer, and jump into geodes as a geologist.

ChemArtistryAugust 7-11Take your creations to a new level by investigating the science behind making art. Create kinetic sculptures; use polarized light to create paintings; animate art digitally; make dazzling designs with spirographs; explore color chemistry with tie-dye and learn the secrets of making cool pop-up cards.

Toys and GamesAugust 14-18Design your own games, both plugged and unplugged, using old-school board game logic andhigh-tech computer programming. Use your decoding skills to help your team solve your way out of the Museum’s escape room!

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OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP for MIDDLE SCHOOLOcean Explorers Camp – Incoming 7th and 8th GradersFive-Day Camp Offered June 19- 23, 2017 or August 7 – 11, 2017Campers 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: $250 per five-day camp - includes all workshop materials. Museum Members receive a $25 discount. Call: 954.713.0930.Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7lvagybqu98gt4t/AADDtTAdG2-mrvslPQJn8xRFa?dl=0

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: Awesome Animals, Crazy Chemistry, Cosmic Kids, Eco Twister, Electricity, Engineering and Marshmallows? Glamour Chemist, GUTS! Junior Paleontologist, Kitchen Chemistry, and Roller Coaster Physics. 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 PricesClassic IMAX® Film (45 min.) $8.00 per child or chaperone

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Full Length IMAX® Feature Film $12.00 per child or chaperoneFor more information or reservations call 954.713.0930 or email overnights@mods.net.

Guardians of the Galaxy Family OvernightFriday, May 5, 20176:30 p.m. Friday night to 8 a.m. Saturday morning

Participate in activities that will let YOU be a guardian of our galaxy! Be sure to check out the Milky Way and beyond in our portable planetarium

and activity stations. Watch Guardians of the Galaxy 2 in 3D on our giant IMAX screen (Rated PG-13)

Fees: $48 per participant. Includes: Admission into IMAX Theater, pizza dinner, rides and activities.

To reserve your spot for the family overnight or if you want to book your own overnight, call our reservations line at 954.713.0930 or e-mail us at sales@mods.net.

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: $36 per scout and $20 per chaperone. Includes pizza dinner, rides and activities.

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 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. $400 for members. $450 for non-members. $16 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. $480 for museum members. $535 for non-members. $16 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

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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.

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.”

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.

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!

Dino Dig (Ages 3-6) Get ready to go on a dig for dinosaurs! We’ll explore different types of fossils as we uncover hidden treasures in our excavation boxes. Learn about the giants that walked the Earth millions of years ago and make shark tooth fossil necklaces!

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 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 300-seat theater AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and Science, opened in 1992. The science of cinema has been raised to the level of Magic at the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theatre now that IMAX with Laser is illuminating the six story screen by lasers. This new technology with dual 4K laser projectors has revolutionized the way we experience 3D films on the big screen. The new laser projector technology offers brighter images, intense colors, and incredible detail that will leave you in awe.

There’s also a next-generation immersive 12-channel sound system featuring 114 speakers capable of 52,000 watts of digital sound. Whether it’s a pin drop or feeling the heart-palpitating force of a volcano, audiences will experience a new kind of visceral sound experience.

IMAX with Laser is a blend of science and art to deliver a cinema experience that suspends disbelief and transports audiences to new worlds. It’s the difference between watching a movie

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and being a part of one. The AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater is the only place in Florida where you can experience the power of IMAX with Laser 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. More information here: http://www.mods.org/IMAX/Laser/4K%20Laser/4K_Laser.html

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: JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Jet Blue 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. Combination Ticket prices are $21 for adults; $19 for seniors 65+; $16 for active/retired military personnel; $16 for children 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. A Combination Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic 45-minute IMAX documentary 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 954.713.0904 cmoore@mods.netMarlene Janetos 954.713.0915 mjanetos@mods.netTheresa Waldron 954.713.0901 twaldron@mods.net

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