CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARJanuary 5, 2016

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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.

IMAX® FILMS – NOW SHOWING

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS – THE IMAX ® EXPERIENCEPRESENTED IN 70MM 2D LARGE FILM FORMATNow Showing through January 28, 2016 The AutoNation® IMAX Theater is one of only 17 theaters globally that will show Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 70mm 2D format. Since director J.J. Abrams filmed a sequence of this film with IMAX® cameras, only IMAX theaters, like ours, will be able to expand the image vertically filling the entire 6-story high screen and provide not just greater scope but breathtaking image quality. The IMAX 2D 15perf/65mm film camera is the highest resolution camera in the world. When captured with the IMAX camera, the image projected features almost 10x more resolution than conventional 35mm film – to create the biggest, brightest, clearest images possible. IMAX is the world’s most immersive cinematic experience. Everything from theater design, projection and sound to the movie itself has been customized and enhanced to make you feel like you are not just watching a movie, but like you are a part of it.

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 rated PG-13.

Advance Tickets: www.mods.org/home.htmlWebsite: http://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakensImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/00yrk67gsgud89e/AACIIQZetv4qECRPDJIFRgzPa?dl=0

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WILD AFRICA 3DNow Showing through April 28, 2016Come with us on a spectacular 3D ride across the most dramatic continent on Earth: Africa. Our guide through this enchanted kingdom is the giver of life itself -- water. Water crafts wild Africa from its jungles to its deserts, conjuring up life wherever it journeys on its eternal continental cycles ... traveling above the plains on seasonal winds, cascading along raging rivers, or sheltering coral cities. The wild of Africa are born of water -- it dictates the character of the entire continent and will lead us on an epic 3D visualization of the great water cycle, as it relates to African wildlife. Each audience member will feel right at the heart of the action, whether it's among a million dancing flamingos, a family of gentle gorillas, or a herd of swimming elephants. AFRICA 3D -- a magical journey through the heart of the wildest place on earth.

Website: http://gsfilms.com/news/article.asp?ArticleSource=320Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8oi72bhchp4qgbw/AACB4iNI58fBIg6VziOTy0t2a?dl=0

HUBBLE 3D Now Showing through February 11, 2016 Through the power of IMAX® 3D, “Hubble 3D,” narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, takes moviegoers on an unprecedented voyage through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mystery of our celestial surroundings. Experience never-before-seen 3D flights through the farthest reaches of the universe, and accompany spacewalking astronauts on some of the most difficult and important endeavors in NASA’s history.

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.

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/

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SPACE STATION 3DNow Showing – February 11, 2016 As astoundingly beautiful as it is technically dazzling, Space Station 3D is the first-ever IMAX 3D space film. Audiences will travel 220 miles above Earth at 17,500 mph to experience Space Station 3D - the greatest engineering feat since landing a man on the Moon.

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

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

Website: http://spacestation.imax.com/Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0zy6pcz3acn6t21/AADRCVw2-mr6m25LrVbtGQjna?dl=0

IMAX ® FILMS – COMING SOON

CLASSIC DOCUMENTARY FILM

NATIONAL PARKS ADVENTURE 3DFebruary 12, 2016 through September 30, 2016National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. For 100 years, such spectacularly wild and beautiful places as Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Everglades, the Redwoods, and Arches have been a living monument to the nation’s vast and untamed wilderness. Now, captured with IMAX® 3D cameras and shown in full glory on the world’s largest screens, National Parks Adventure celebrates the majesty of these treasured landscapes.  Join world-class mountaineer Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max Lowe, and climber Rachel Pohl as they bike, hike and climb across America’s most pristine parks, revealing a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in us all. Narrated by Robert Redford.

Website: http://www.nationalparksadventure.com/Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/46kmeskpjj5bs9m/AACMlvd8l7jfdZ1C0YcUsq52a?dl=0

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS NOW ON DISPLAY

Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and MeteorsNow On Exhibit through January 10, 2016

Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors explores the mysteries of these celestial objects. The threat of a catastrophic impact from an asteroid or comet is a staple of popular culture. If there was a dinosaur killer in Earth’s past, is there a human killer in our future? What are the chances and how do we assess the risks? For that matter, what are asteroids, comets, and meteorites, and where do they come from? These and many other questions are answered in Great Balls of Fire. Add to your out-of-this-world adventure through the power of IMAX 3D with two spectacular space themed films: HUBBLE 3D “Hubble 3D” and “Space Station 3D” at AutoNation ® IMAX 3D Theater. This exhibit and the IMAX space films and related programs are supported by a grant from the John H. Rau Space Education Fund of Community Foundation of Broward for Beyond the Kármán Line: A Comprehensive Learning Initiative in Space Science.

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

EXHIBITS – COMING SOON

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

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

POWERFUL YOU! Presented by Broward Health

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Powerful You! showcases the amazing miracle of your body and the tools used by health professionals to keep you healthy. Powerful You! is comprised of four zones: Powerful Team, Powerful Pulse, Powerful You and The Cutting Edge. Visitors use a robot to conduct surgery, operate a simulated Cyberknife, drive a DUI simulator and learn all about the importance of the “Golden Hour.”

GO GREEN! Sponsored by, Republic Services, Inc.Ever wonder where your waste goes after the garbage truck takes it away? Harry the Heap, the recycling robot, knows and is excited to show you the importance of recycling, safe waste disposal, and the science behind landfills. Come explore with Harry as he guides visitors in learning what “Going Green” really means. In Go Green! guests will discover how to recognize the right materials for recycling, ways to reduce household waste and to be familiar with new sources of clean energy.

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUSEicJanuary 16 & 17, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.

Get ready South Florida! MUSEic Mentors are back with even more local musicians, dancers,performers and artists for our biggest event yet! Kids will enter a world of music fun and have an opportunity to be inspired by music as they bang on drums, play with keyboards, take dancelessons, paint records, sing Karaoke and even build their own songs LIVE on a computer.

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vhogslze6fz3ztk/AACxwdPRZJktVD9M0jtI7dJ8a?dl=0

Mindbender ActivitiesJanuary 30 & 31, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.

Museum Puzzle HuntCompete to solve a series of puzzles located around the Museum to find a hidden brain. Find out if you have what it takes to crack codes and string together clues. A lucky winner will receive a four-pack of tickets to the Museum.

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Brain TeasersTest your brain power with hands-on riddles and brain bending puzzles. Will your brain be teased or will you pass the test?

Battle of BrainsKeller Science Theater1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.Pick your team and test your wits during our science trivia show.

The Giant PuzzleDo you love puzzles? Help us put together life-size puzzles that may grow to become larger than you!

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Chess Tournament at the MuseumFebruary 6, 2016 Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.Sponsored by the Broward Chess ClubPrizes will be awarded to the top winners in each division Museum admission is required.If you have questions please email Oscarbcc@ymail.com.

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Clyde Butcher to Introduce National Parks Adventure 3DFebruary 13, 2016 AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater 12:10 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Shows

Clyde Butcher, a nationally recognized conservationist, will introduce the new giant screen filmNational Parks Adventure 3D. He will share some of his own breathtaking photography of national parks. Guests will also have an opportunity to meet Clyde Butcher and learn about hisbeautiful and delicate world of photographing nature plus have their books/photos signed at11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. (Note: IMAX ticket purchase required)Clyde Butcher and Andy Royston appearances funded in part by Visit Florida.

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Andy Royston presents iPhonographyFebruary 13, 2016 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Learn tips on capturing nature photos with your camera phone and how to share them with the world in a Cell Phone Photography 101 presentation by designer and photographer Andy Royston. Royston is known to his 50,000 social media fans as @FtLauderdaleSun.Clyde Butcher and Andy Royston appearances funded in part by Visit Florida.

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National Parks ActivitiesFebruary 13 & 14, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.

Climbing WallJump, duck, dive and climb on our 26-foot inflatable climbing wall. Provided by Extremely FunBounce House and Waterslide Rentals.

Rock and Roll Plate TectonicsLearn about the rock cycle and the different types of rocks and their role in the structure of Earth’s crust.

Going, Going, GONE!Learn how asteroids and comets have lent their sheer power to help form our solar system and form our beautiful planet.

Extreme AnimalsCreate your own extreme animal that can withstand the extreme temperatures in some of our National Parks.

Minerals, Gems and RocksLearn the difference between these three items and where you can find them in our National Parks.

IKEA Presents Design Squad Nation February 20 & 21, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m.

IKEA Challenge12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.Learn all about teamwork as a family unit while you build a piece of IKEA furniture. If you’re the faster family and build it first, you get to take it home for FREE!

Egg DropWe have everything you need to design a device that will safely transport an egg from the upper level platform to the floor located three stories below.

Build a CityBuild and create your own city. We’ll provide the materials…. You provide the ingenuity!

MaxFlight SimulatorRoller Coaster RideTake a seat on our virtual roller coaster! This simulated ride has been designed with 360 degrees of full motion, non-stop twists and turns.

Third Annual Bricktastic BuildoffHosted by Bricks 4 KidzSaturday, February 20, 2016 11:30 a.m. • 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.Sunday, February 21, 2016 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

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Build your best futuristic plane in this hands-on competition for kids of all ages. Entries will be posted on Facebook and three winners will be crowned! Visit your local Bricks 4 Kidz for more information or their website at www.bricks4kidz.com

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3 rd Annual Makers Square Faire March 5 & 6, 2016 Noon to 4 p.m.

Join the Makers Square of Fort Lauderdale group who will be exhibiting various works. Plus enjoy makers demos by local organizations. You and your family can have somefun building with K’Nex and creating superstructures that can withstand lots of weight.

Attention all Makers, Tinkers, and Engineers!Enjoy building from everyday items? Have a robotics club that needs volunteer hours? Enjoy working on your 3D printer more than anyone? Please contact Michael Aguinaga atmichael.aguinaga@mods.net to reserve a free booth for this amazing event.

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21 st Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration Friday, April 8, 2016

This year’s event highlights include tastings from South Florida’s leading restaurants and a vast array of wines and spirits from around the world, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine and Spirits. There will also be an assortment of craft beers to taste, amazing prizes in the silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass for every guest. 

The evening begins with an exclusive Platinum reception. Platinum guests will enjoy premium cuisine, complimentary valet, access to Platinum Lounge and early access to the Grand Tasting. Doors open for the Platinum experience at 5:30 p.m. and the Grand Tasting begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Grand Tasting will feature over 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and a sampling of over 200 wine, spirits, and craft beers. This will be followed by the ultra-chic After-Party Lounge where all guests can continue to enjoy additional culinary delights from the After-Party restaurant partners and dance under the stars. The After-Party will take place from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the MODS atrium.

Tickets are $250 for the Platinum experience (only 500 tickets available at this level) and $150 for the Grand Tasting. Parties of ten receive a reduced rate of $2,250 Platinum and $1,350 for Grand Tasting Host packages. For advance tickets please call 954-712-1159 or email Nicole Rodriguez at nrodriguez@mods.net.

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SPECIAL SPEAKERS, GUESTS & PROGRAMS:

Test Your Chess SkillsBroward Chess ClubEvery Saturday from December through February (except 1/23/16) 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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3D Printer LabNow through January 2016Our Discovery Lab has been outfitted with 3 different 3D printers and staff will demonstrate their capabilities through the holiday season. Watch 3D printers produce some amazing pieces. Brought to you by local 3D company Becoming 3D in partnership with Airwolf, Lulzbot, and Robo 3D.

Image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5tvfwzh5vaym2e2/LulzBot.jpg?dl=0

Child I.D. ProgramNew York LifeEvery Saturday New York Life’s Child I.D. program is designed to teach children how to stay safe in thehome and at play. Receive a free children’s I.D. kit.

TRAVEL PROGRAMS

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 Maasai.For more details, please contact Kim Cavendish: kcavendish@mods.netImages: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lozgt217e7vu5ae/AACdv0dBOOKbFXfmQM63sh3Pa?dl=0

STEM CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

STEM Home School Classes for Grades 3 to 5

Dive in for a Dissection • January 25, 2016 Motion of the Ocean • February 29, 2016Energy to Electricity • March 28, 2016Into the Jungle • April 25, 2016

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Everything Everglades • May 23, 2016Fee: $15 person (student or adult).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. Images:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/75d3mypebj2il24/AACd_DXGEKwCx3c-tUUGI7Sda?dl=0

School Holiday One-Day Camp Adventures

Shark Teeth and Dino FeetJanuary 8, 2016Become a paleontologist for a day as we dig into the past and unearth life that may have existed millions of years ago. Learn about the first reptiles on Earth and meet some of their descendants that live here in the Museum!!

But Can It Fly?

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January 18, 2016It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s FLIGHT! Learn about what forces are in play to lift things off the ground and into the air. Put your engineering skills to the test as we build inventions that will take off into the sky

Junior RangersFebruary 15, 2016Do you have what it takes to be a ranger in one of our national parks? We’ll learn about the science behind some of the cool natural wonders in our parks, and meet some of the animals found in Florida’s very own Everglades National Park. If you are in 4th grade, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for NPS Every Kid In a Park program!

Crazy CircuitsMarch 18, 2016As a conductor of electricity you’re sure to have an electrifying time as we explore circuits!Complete the circuit to power lights, fans, music boxes, and more! Sparks will fly as we experiment with the powers of static electricity and currents.

Spring Break Five-Day Camp Adventures

When I Grow Up…March 21 -25, 2016Appropriate for kids ages 6 and up.Science! Technology! Engineering! Math! Each day is something new as we explore some of theexciting careers in STEM. Practice stitching up a banana, building wind turbines and skyscrapers, and meet local professionals in the STEM field.

Beyond The Karman Line: Space AcademyMarch 21 -25, 2016Appropriate for middle school students. Grades 7 & 8.The Karman Line lies at an altitude of 100km above the Earth's sea level, and commonly represents the boundary between the Earth's atmosphere and outer space. Take a trip through space in our state-of-the-art planetarium! Learn what it takes to prepare for outer space, to break Earth’s gravity, and survive Beyond the Karman Line! *This camp will conclude on Friday with a trip to Kennedy Space Center!Space Academy Camp is $225 for members $250 for non-members.

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

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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 chaperoneFull Length IMAX® Feature Film $12.00 per child or chaperoneFor more information or reservations call 954.713.0930 or email overnights@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: $40.00 per participant.

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:

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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 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!

May The Force Be With You (Ages 7 and up):Use the force to explore the properties of electricity and learn how to power objects! Make your own lightsaber and become a true Jedi!

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!

MaxFlight BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Ages 5 & up)Special times and pricing applies. Times are as follows: Fridays from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pricing: $750 for Museum members and $800 for non-members.

Rockin’ Roller Coaster Imagine designing your own roller coaster and then riding it with your friends inside our MaxFlight Simulator. It’ll be a rockin’ and rollin’ party to remember.

Awesome Aeronautics

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Take off in this thrilling birthday ride of a lifetime. You and your friends can turn incredible aerial stunts or engage an aerial dog fight in our MaxFlight Simulator. Also enjoy time in the Aviation Station exhibit.

ABOUT THE AUTONATION® IMAX 3D 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 six-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. Combination Ticket prices are $20 for adults; $18 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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