| 02/27/10 |
Community Conversations on Climate
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
February 27, 2010
Join the Museum Of Discovery and Science in an effort to improve citizens' access to climate information and increase public climate literacy. Personnel from NOAA's Climate Program Office have partnered with the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and museums around the country to pilot a new initiative called Community Conversations on Climate. These one-day workshops are being held in Science Centers around the country and offer citizens the opportunity to interact directly with...
|
02/13/10- 02/14/10 |
Arabia 3D Opening Weekend Activities
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
February 13-February 14, 2010
Clever Camels:
Camels are very resourceful animals. They store water in their blood, food in their humps and they can walk effortlessly on sand. Join Museum staff as they demonstrate the scientific principles that explain why a camel can achieve such tasks. Learn about how the camel has adapted to life in the desert and learn about how camels rely on the distribution of pressure to achieve locomotion.
Creatures of the Red Sea:
The Red Sea is very unique in that no rivers flow...
|
01/30/10- 01/31/10 |
Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
January 30-January 31, 2010
Kids of all ages will be grossed out while learning a thing or two about the functions of the human body. This interactive, larger-than-life, exhibit is based on a popular series of books by science teacher Sylvia Branzei. Come talk to Nigel Nose-It-All, and learn about how the human nose functions including: allergies, sinuses, and snot trivia. Climb the large-scale replica of human skin and find out the gross facts of pimples, warts, wounds, hair, moles, and other skin blemishes. Help...
|
01/30/10- 01/31/10 |
Grossology Opening Weekend Activities
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
January 30-January 31, 2010
Eyeball Dissection:
The eye is a very sophisticated organ, capable of helping your brain see the outside world by way of vision. But how does the eye see? What is inside the eye? The best way to find out the answers to these questions is to watch a cow eyeball dissected before your very eyes.
Burping Contest:
To celebrate the opening of their newest traveling exhibition, Grossology, they will be giving a tribute to gas as they conduct a burping contest. That's right kids, a...
|
01/16/10- 01/17/10 |
2nd Annual Design Squad Weekend
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
January 16-January 17, 2010
Become an engineer as you challenge yourself to an afternoon of careful thought and creative imagination. Set out to complete tasks that will require you to solve problems by creating workable contraptions you can test against the expert. Learn from the experts as you watch presentations from IBM engineers.
|
12/04/09- 02/28/10 |
Dinosaurs - Giants of Patagonia
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 4, 2009-February 28, 2010
Immerse yourself in the prehistoric world of dinosaurs as you experience Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia 3D. Dinosaurs are among the most fascinating animals to have ever walked the Earth. You are captivated by their size and intrigued that they disappeared millions of years ago. Dinosaurs: Giants of the Patagonia 3D will take a unique 3D journey to Patagonia in southern Argentina to discover the world of the largest known dinosaurs. Done in close collaboration with the foremost...
|
11/03/09- 12/17/09 |
A Christmas Carol
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 3-December 17, 2009
Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). Scrooge later encounters the ghost of his dead business partner Joseph Marley, who's paying the price in the afterlife for his own callousness. Marley hopes to help Scrooge avoid a similar fate and tells him he will be visited by three spirits. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take Old Scrooge...
|
10/31/09- 11/01/09 |
Gross-Out Science Halloween
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 31-November 1, 2009
At the museum, they like to celebrate Halloween they know best, with science. So bring the whole family in for a weekend of fun, guts, pumpkins and critters!
Learn about animal insides in the Guts Lab, design ghostly art at the Activities Zone, meet some critters at the Creepy Crawly animal show and get ready for the Halloween Night Pumpkin Drop!
|
10/23/09- 10/25/09 |
6th Annual Ladybug Release
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 23-October 25, 2009
Help release tens of thousands of ladybugs into the museum's backyard garden. Stop by and find out what these spotted beetles are all about! Learn about ladybug myths and folklore and how they grow and survive in the wild. Then grab a handful or more of ladybugs and set them free!
|
10/16/09- 11/01/09 |
Star Trek - The Imax Experience
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 16-November 1, 2009
Back by popular demand, Paramount Pictures' Star Trek: The IMAX Experience, directed by J.J. Abrams returns to the AutoNation? IMAX? Theater. Star Trek, which chronicles the early days of James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members, is digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience? with proprietary IMAX DMR? (Digital Re-mastering) technology. Paramount Pictures will be the exclusive distributor of the film to IMAX theatres...
|
| 10/03/09 |
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale Come Fly with Me Gala
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 3, 2009
The Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale Come Fly With Me Gala features the aviation theme which coincides with the opening of the museum's new aviation exhibits in the Runways to Rockets: Our Place in Aerospace exhibit. The evening begins with the Admiral's Club Cocktail Reception, set amidst the museum's interactive exhibits. After the reception, guests will enjoy a sumptuous dinner, exhibit premiere and live auction featuring ultimate luxury items.
|
09/04/09- 02/28/10 |
Van Gogh: Brush with Genius
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 4, 2009-February 28, 2010
Dive into the heart of Van Gogh's paintings. For the first time, discover in IMAX the fantastic colors and passionate brushwork of a great genius as they take on a new life before your very eyes. Relive Vincent's life journey through his letters, see the places that inspired him, and the paintings.
The film traces the artist's footsteps, leading through the painter's subject matter and sources of inspiration. From the Netherlands to Arles to Saint Remy and Auvers-sur-Oise, you can see the...
|
09/04/09- 10/31/09 |
The Old Man and the Sea
Museum of Discovery and Science
|
09/04/09- 09/25/09 |
Free Ford Fridays
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 4-September 25, 2009
Ford has partnered with the Museum of Discovery and Science in order to provide free admission to the museum in order to let you spend a day exploring hundreds of hands-on exhibits. Visitors will also get the opportunity to explore the traveling summer exhibit Robots: An Interactive Exhibition.
|
08/27/09- 08/28/09 |
Robots: An Interactive Exhibition
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
August 27-August 28, 2009
Robots: The Interactive Exhibition, on display at the museum, captures the fun and artistry of the 20th Century Fox animated film Robots and translates into an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. The exhibit will generate excitement about the science and future of robots, while ultimately answering the question, 'What really is a robot?'
|
06/24/09- 09/07/09 |
Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
June 24-September 7, 2009
With most of the cast returning, the battle for Earth has ended but the battle for the universe has just begun. After returning to Cybertron, Starscream assumes command of the Decepticons, and has decided to return to Earth with force. The Autobots believing that peace was possible finds out that Megatron's dead body has been stolen from the US Military by Skorpinox and revives him using his own spark. Now Megatron is back seeking revenge and with Starscream and more Decepticon reinforcements...
|
06/09/09- 07/15/09 |
Sea Turtle Walks
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
June 9-July 15, 2009
The Museum of Discovery and Science will host summer evening Turtle Walks. The whole family can participate in an evening of discovery while uncovering the natural history and myths of turtles. Nature permitting, participants will have a chance to watch a 400-pound Loggerhead sea turtle venture out of the ocean to lay her eggs. Guests will also meet, 'Lois,' the Museum's resident female Loggerhead sea turtle. Advance reservations are required as space is limited.
|
06/08/09- 12/31/09 |
Under the Sea 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
June 8-December 31, 2009
Audiences will travel to some of the most exotic locations on this planet and see many creatures for the very first time. The film is being shot by Director/Cinematographer Howard Hall, produced by Toronto's Toni Myers, executive produced by Graeme Ferguson and produced for Howard Hall Productions by Michele Hall. This filmmaking team has captured some of the most extraordinary marine life ever shot on film, including the Stonefish, the world's most venomous fish and a new species of shark yet...
|
06/05/09- 06/06/09 |
China: The Panda Adventure
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
June 5-June 6, 2009
The fascinating natural habitat of the Giant Panda opens up to the public on this cinematic trip to China. Originally shot for the IMAX format, the action begins in 1936, with Ruth Harkness (Maria Bello) arriving in China to settle the estate of her late husband. A paradox lies at the heart of his death, which occurred while he was out observing the Giant Panda he believed it was a peaceful creature, while hunter, Dakar Johnson (Xander Berkeley) believed them to be unruly, vicious animals....
|
| 06/05/09 |
Beat the Heat
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
June 5, 2009
Did you know that our earth has warmed about 1°F over the past 100 years? Discover what you can do to help our planet keep its cool. Join in to pot plants, make stinky water crystal clear, discover the properties of solar energy, and learn ways to conserve energy in our Discovery Lab. Experience an IMAX® film.
|
| 05/25/09 |
Robot Roundup!
Museum of Discovery and Science
|
05/23/09- 05/25/09 |
Opening Weekend Activities - Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
May 23-May 25, 2009
Begin the day with an aviation demonstration! Fathers of modern aviation Wilbur and Orville Wright, and famed aviator Amelia Earhart, star in the Night at the Museum 2. Learn about the science behind flight, and more about these amazing pioneers of discovery during this demonstration.
Join in the Museum's Aviation Station to make a craft that will rise above the rest. Learn about the origins of flight and make your very own kite using the same scientific principles as the Wright...
|
05/22/09- 06/28/09 |
Night at the Museum 2
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
May 22-June 28, 2009
When the Museum of Natural History is closed down for renovations and remodeling, all the artifacts are moved to the Smithsonian. Come watch as the Smithsonian comes to life and a whole new set of problems break out in this comedy starring Ben Stiller!
|
05/16/09- 05/17/09 |
Opening Weekend Activities - Robots: The Interactive Exhibition
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
May 16-May 17, 2009
Enjoy a little Robo-History! This presentation will give visitors a glimpse at the history of robots. Learn what a robot is, why we need them and what the future has in store for the world of robotics.
Bring the youngsters over to the Build-A-Bot activity as everyone constructs robots out of paper and recycled products. Kids can design their own robot and take it home after it's assembled.
|
05/16/09- 09/07/09 |
ROBOTS
Museum of Discovery and Science
|
05/08/09- 05/21/09 |
Star Trek
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
May 8-May 21, 2009
J.J. Abrams, director of Lost and the new series Fringe, presents the world with the prequel to the original Star Trek. Although there is a whole new cast, appearances by Leornard Nimoy and Eric Bana will reprise their roles! For all those who have been curious about The U.S.S. Enterprise or who have watched it through the years, this film is sure to please!
|
| 04/24/09 |
14th Annual Wine and Culinary Celebration
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
April 24, 2009
The 14th Annual Wine and Culinary Celebration will feature a progressive sequence of wine and food pairings, each bound to delight, educate and entertain guests. Over 30 of South Florida's top restaurants and chefs will be represented, as well as wines from wineries around the world, courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits. The event also features a silent auction and a complimentary wine glass for every guest. With an estimated 1,200 guests expected to attend, this celebration is anticipated to...
|
04/06/09- 04/10/09 |
The Science of Spring
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
April 6-April 10, 2009
Send your senses soaring with the sensational spring time activities. Discover how your nose works as you participate in smelly tests in the Discovery Lab. Learn how flowers grow and what gives them their color. Discover what makes fruit so sweet as you get a look at its delicious DNA and create your own miniature greenhouses. Round out your experience with an IMAX® film.
|
04/04/09- 04/06/09 |
Be A Diver Pool
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
April 4-April 6, 2009
This immersive experience gives anyone age 12 and up the opportunity to discover the fun and exciting sport of scuba diving in the comfort of a tropically warm 18,000-gallon pool. Event attendees not only have the opportunity to try scuba diving for free, but also to test out some of the latest scuba equipment provided on-site.
|
03/30/09- 04/03/09 |
Wild Music Week
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
March 30-April 3, 2009
Play your favorite tune on a lithophone made of stone during this special cart talk. The Dan Da, or Vietnamese Lithophone, is an amazing xylophone-like instrument made of different types of stones. When the stones are struck they give off a tone that changes based on the size of the rock. The Dan Da brings a whole new meaning to the phrase, 'Rock n' Roll!'
Visit the Music Madness cart, select your instrument and start jamming! Learn how different instruments are designed out of natural...
|
03/27/09- 03/29/09 |
Opening Weekend Activities - Monster vs. Aliens
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
March 27-March 29, 2009
In Monsters vs. Aliens, Dr. Cockroach is an oversized and amazingly intelligent cockroach who helps the monsters as they battle aliens attacking Earth. Stop by the Museum's bug collection for a chance to meet a real cockroach up close and personal. During this presentation, a Museum Educator will teach visitors everything they ever wanted to know about bugs and then some.
What are the chances that Earth will be contacted by alien beings from outer space? During this presentation,...
|
| 03/27/09 |
Can You Hear Me Now?
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
March 27, 2009
Did you know that your earlobes never stop growing and that earwax is good for you? Explore a giant ear and create a model eardrum. Make some tasty edible ear wax! Tour the newest exhibit, Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life.
|
03/27/09- 05/06/09 |
Monsters vs. Aliens 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
March 27-May 6, 2009
When California girl Susan Murphy is unexpectedly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches tall and is instantly labeled a 'monster' named Ginormica. The military jumps into action, and she is captured and held in a secret government compound. The world learns that the military has been quietly rounding up other monsters over the years. This ragtag group consists of the brilliant but insect-headed Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D.; the macho half-ape,...
|
03/06/09- 03/22/09 |
U2 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
March 6-March 22, 2009
U2 3D is a concert film featuring Irish rock band U2 performing in cities in four countries including Mexico City, Mexico; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, during the Vertigo Tour of 2006. U2 art director Catherine Owens made her film directorial debut, with the help of co-director Mark Pellington, to create the first live-action film shot, produced, and screened exclusively with both 3-D and digital cinema technology.
|
| 03/06/09 |
Watchmen
Museum of Discovery and Science
|
| 02/16/09 |
A Mini Zoo Around You
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
February 16, 2009
Did you know that every aquare inch of your skin has about 32 million bacteria on it? Don't worry, most of them are harmless! Use microscopes to discover the bacteria growing in your yogurt and even get a good look at the mini zoo growing in pond water.
|
02/13/09- 09/30/09 |
Under the Sea 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
|
01/31/09- 04/26/09 |
Wild Music - Sounds and Songs of Life
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
January 31-April 26, 2009
Come experience the sounds of life! This exhibit allows visitors to build a soundscape, explore, and contribute to a map of sounds, and learn what makes up a soundscape. Investigate unique sounds from birds, mammals, and insects and learn how they have influenced music. Upon arriving, visitors will enter through a quiet space with light and color playing on the walls and the sounds of the wind over the tundra.
|
01/16/09- 01/18/09 |
Design Squad Challenge
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
January 16-January 18, 2009
Calling all Junior Engineers! Put on your hard hats and come join the Design Squad: Build It Challenge. Use teamwork to create a paper table sturdy enough to hold 10lbs, a high-flying zip line, a boat made of straws and much more. Make your day complete with an IMAX film. Based on the popular PBS television series, the three-day event will offer families the opportunity to meet IBM engineering experts, unleash their kids' ingenuity and get them thinking like engineers through six interactive...
|
12/29/08- 01/02/09 |
Super Humans
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 29, 2008-January 2, 2009
Explore the amazing abilities of the human body. See how super your senses really are and discover how they work. Meet some extraordinary people who can read with their hands, and speak with their fingers. See how seeing-eye dogs are trained and maneuver yourself through a wheelchair obstacle course.
|
| 12/22/08 |
Looking for a Balance in the Rain Forest
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 22, 2008
Deep in an Ecuador rain forest, with monkeys overhead and poisonous snakes underfoot, Dr. Maria Fadiman goes to work. That 'balance' is at the core of Fadiman's research. As an ethnobotanist, she studies how people interact with plants finding a balance where people use resources in a sustainable way that allows flora and fauna to remain intact.
|
12/22/08- 12/24/08 |
Candy Camp
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 22-December 24, 2008
Got a major sweet tooth? Delve into the world of sweet science to make some of your favorite candy treats. Make your very own ice cream, gummy bears, candy canes, and rock candy. Make some tasty art using edible paints and enjoy a field trip to Kilwins Ice Cream shop. An IMAX film is the icing on the cake for this tasty week.
|
12/20/08- 01/04/09 |
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 20, 2008-January 4, 2009
Turning tradition on its head, Santa vs. the Snowman 3D, featuring the celebrity voices of Jonathan Winters, Ben Stein and Victoria Jackson, tells the heartwarming story of a lonely Snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa's Village, only to ultimately wage war on Santa because he is jealous of all the attention that Santa gets during Christmas time. What ensues is a polar feud of hilarious proportions, where ultimately friendship reigns supreme and audiences...
|
12/12/08- 01/22/09 |
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 12, 2008-January 22, 2009
20th Century Fox's remake of the 1951 classic sci-fi film is about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth. The film is directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, John Cleese and Jaden Smith. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson...
|
| 12/05/08 |
Science Café
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 5, 2008
Science Café serves up informal science presentations featuring everything from bugs and reptiles to liquid nitrogen and other hair-raising activities. The Museum Science Chef will be serving a unique menu of science presentations daily. These presentations will include Dancing Slime, Zap!, and Playing With Sound.
|
12/02/08- 02/28/09 |
Dinosaurs Alive!
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 2, 2008-February 28, 2009
Showcasing the exhilaration of dinosaur exploration and discovery, audiences will join paleontologists as they excavate, prepare, and ultimately understand dinosaurs. But hold on to your seats - through the magic of CGI, the eye-popping realism of 3D imagery, and the impact of the giant screen, this film will bring these dinosaurs right back to life in a big way!
|
12/02/08- 12/31/08 |
Sea Monsters 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
December 2-December 31, 2008
This movie weaves together a series of paleontological digs from around the globe in a compelling story about scientists working as detectives to answer questions about this ancient and mysterious ocean world. Viewers accompany modern and historical fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time, unearthing amazing discoveries which shed light on exactly what happened to the film's incredible cast of characters.
|
| 11/28/08 |
Wizards 101
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 28, 2008
Hurry - the Hogwarts Express is leaving and Camp Discovery is your ticket to the science behind the magic. Become a wizard in training as you learn to make water disappear and turn liquid into gold. Be the first to play on the snow pile for the beginning of Polar Paradise weekend and see an IMAX film.
|
11/28/08- 11/30/08 |
Polar Paradise Weekend
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 28-November 30, 2008
There will be lots to do during this weekend event. You can play on the Polar Bear Playground with 30 tons of real snow and after you are ready to warm up you can join the museum staff in exploring the super cold world of science! They will be conducting experiments with dry ice and liquid nitrogen. So grab your snow gear and come on out to play and to learn!
|
| 11/27/08 |
The Light Before Christmas
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 27, 2008
After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas Eve, two children, Katie and Makean are rescued by their friend, The Candleman, an old sage who imparts wisdom, hot chocolate and stories. He immediately invites the shivering children to his cozy cottage where he helps them warm up and dry out their mittens. But this is only the beginning of this Christmas adventure! Come find out how it ends!
|
| 11/11/08 |
The Great African Adventure
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 11, 2008
Put on your safari gear for an exciting adventure. We'll meet some bizarre African animals and see what role they play in the circle of life. Make your own African instruments and sample some interesting African treats.
|
| 11/08/08 |
Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale Get Your Green on Gala
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 8, 2008
The theme of this year's Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale Get Your Green On Gala is global warming to coincide with the Museum of Discovery and Science's new traveling exhibit, The Climate Change Show. The exhibit is fun and inspiring and will be a highlighted feature of the event. Come out for a great cause and join in on the fun!
|
11/07/08- 11/09/08 |
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Opening Activities
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 7-November 9, 2008
During celebrations, initiations, crop harvesting, war preparation, peace and troubled times, African masks are worn by a chosen dancer. African masks often represent a spirit and it is strongly believed that the spirit of the ancestors possess the wearer. Come celebrate Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and design your own mask to take home!
Another part of the celebration is a presentation about Madagascar. Did you know that over 80% of the plants and animals found on Madagascar are not...
|
| 11/04/08 |
Circus Science
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
November 4, 2008
Discover the science behind the amazing performances under the big top. Test your skills walking a tight rope, juggling and stilt walking. See how the laws of physics, such as gravity, angular momentum and inertia, make tricks easier and more spectacular. Create your own clown makeup and see an IMAX film.
|
10/31/08- 11/02/08 |
Gross-Out Science Halloween
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 31-November 2, 2008
Begin this event by stopping by each candy station and completing a science mission in order to receive your treat! Once you have had your fill you can continue on to the Science Spook-Tacular and join Dr. Frank Einstein as he conducts experiments. From here you can head over to the Haunted Airport, the Gross-Out Lab and Tiny Town. You don't have to choose one, but instead you can choose them all!
|
| 10/25/08 |
Family Science - Physics
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Center
|
| 10/24/08 |
Grossology
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 24, 2008
Visit Dr. Frank Einstein's secret lab and try to discover what ooey gooey concoctions he's brewed up. Take a Hollywood make-up class to learn the makeup tricks of the movie business. Create some seriously slimy snacks and top it all off with an IMAX film.
|
10/24/08- 10/26/08 |
5th Annual Ladybug Release
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 24-October 26, 2008
During this event you will get to help release thousands of ladybugs into the Museum's backyard garden. Throughout each day, there will be ladybug activities, ladybug arts and crafts, and releases. This opportunity only comes once a year, so don't miss out!
|
| 10/18/08 |
Family Science - Chemistry
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Center
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Center
October 18, 2008
In the book Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss, green goo called Oobleck was called down from the sky by a king bored with ordinary rain and snow. Learn how to make your own version of Oobleck and find out how polymers work in a version of kitchen chemistry.
|
| 10/11/08 |
Family Science - Biology
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Center
|
| 10/09/08 |
A Day as a Knight
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 9, 2008
Go back in time to the days of Knights and Kings. Test out your building skills by assembling a catapult. Build a castle and make your own parchment scrolls. Check out the clothes and cooking utensils used back in the medieval times. Then return to the present and round out your day with an Imax film.
|
| 10/04/08 |
Family Science - Astronomy
Jan Moran Collier City Learning Center
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Center
October 4, 2008
Reach for the stars. The night sky is like a giant picture book with images drawn for the stars. Ancient people used the constellations to know when to plant crops, tell stories and find their way home. This is an opportunity to learn more about the sky and what you are looking up at when the sun goes down!
|
10/04/08- 12/20/08 |
Save the Planet Saturdays
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
October 4-December 20, 2008
Come join in on the fun! There are a lot of activities to participate in! Because of pollution, development and global climate change, many of the animals that call Earth home are drifting towards extinction. During this animal show, museum visitors will get to meet some living endangered species up close and personal. You will also get to learn how to make your own recycled paper, transform your home into an environmentally friendly place, and learn about the history of Earth.
|
| 09/30/08 |
Family Science
The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
|
09/27/08- 01/07/09 |
Ewe Must See It To Believe It
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 27, 2008-January 7, 2009
The Climate Change Show, a traveling exhibit from Science North, provides a one-of-a-kind multimedia experience. In the Object Theater, let talking sheep be your guide to understanding how humans can minimize the effects of climate change by taking positive steps.
|
09/20/08- 01/11/09 |
The Climate Change Show
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 20, 2008-January 11, 2009
The Museum of Discovery and Science invites South Florida to explore a hot topic in the new traveling exhibit The Climate Change Show. The exhibit provides a one-of-a-kind multimedia experience that explores the effects of global warming. The Climate Change Show exhibit demonstrates the climate history of North America, explores the impacts of climate change and tests visitors knowledge of how climate change affects their daily lives. During opening weekend, Museum guests will...
|
09/12/08- 12/31/08 |
Grand Canyon Adventure 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 12-December 31, 2008
Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Adventure will take IMAX Theatre audiences on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues.
|
09/12/08- 12/31/08 |
Wild Ocean 3D
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 12-December 31, 2008
Each year and unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa, as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Coast. The film captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen. Wild Ocean 3D will delve audiences into an epic underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact the migration has on the coastal communities.
|
09/12/08- 10/30/08 |
Explore India Film Festival
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
September 12-October 30, 2008
The Explore India Film Festival features two films - Mystic India and India: Kingdom of the Tiger.
Mystic India: Discover India, the land of many mysteries and mystic fascinations as you experience Mystic India. Home of the Himalayas, India is the largest and oldest democracy and contains an amazing wealth of wisdom, culture, and spirituality. Follow the true story of an 11 year old boy and his 7 year, 8,000 mile journey as you experience India's intricate...
|
08/15/08- 08/14/09 |
Minerals Rock Exhibit
Museum of Discovery and Science
Presented by Museum of Discovery and Science
at Museum of Discovery and Science
August 15, 2008-August 14, 2009
The iron in hematite, in spinach and in the hemoglobin in human blood is all the same. Just like the calcium in sea shells, in milk and in human bones. Did you know some rocks glow in the dark? Learn more about minerals in this beautiful and colorful exhibit that displays over 60 different types of minerals, rocks and ammonites. 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...
|