Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Affairs Council. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Whether at the Museum or through our Museum on Wheels programs, the Museum of Discovery and Science provides innovative experiences that utilize immersive learning to spark imagination, arouse curiosity, inspire creativity and stimulate exploration. Our educators bring science to life, through engaging, interactive programs that take students from the nanosphere to the outer edges of the universe, from our prehistoric past to the distant future. This guide is designed to help you build the perfect field trip, from Discovery Labs and Demos to award-winning IMAX® films to the Museum on Wheels programs and our ever popular presentations in the Keller Science Theater. New this year, Science Park: This 27,000 square foot outdoor exhibit allows students to explore the physics behind roller coasters, launch bottle rockets into the sky and literally come to grips with giant engineering challenges. Design! Build! Play! KEVA! (opens November 10, 2018) This blend of a science lab and an art gallery invites students to use 15,000 KEVA planks to design and invent structures that soar, astound and inspire. Traveling Exhibitions: Eureka! The Science of Archimedes (opens September 15, 2018) The inventions and scientific discoveries of Archimedes, the “Father of Modern Science” are showcased in this hands-on exhibition. Design Zone (opens January 19, 2019) Students solve real-world challenges and discovery how math and science are essential to the creative process. This exhibit pairs incredibly well with our new Makerspace Mini Lab program. Hall of Heroes (opens May 18, 2019) Immerse yourself into the world of superheroes! Students will learn the circumstances that create superheroes, discover the real world science behind these powers and, encounter stunning props and costumes from your favorite superhero movies and comic books! A visit to the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater is always supported by rich educational curriculum. This year we are exploring what is right outside our door in Backyard Wilderness, venturing to distant parts of the world to discover new ecosystems and meet inspiring people who are working diligently to save our planet in Great Barrier Reef and Great Bear Rainforest then, discovering the amazing world of Superpower Dogs. The Museum of Discovery and Science provides children a safe place to discover a passion for science and discovery. Our exhibits are designed for hands-on exploration in science, technology, engineering and math and, with 150,000 square feet of exhibits both indoors and now outdoors in the new Science Park, a field trip to MODS is a key component of a successful school year. Joseph P. Cox President/CEO President’s Message The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. CONTENTS Science Park 2 - 3 Floor Plans 4 - 5 Museum Exhibits 6 - 10 BECON/STEM Center Camps 11 New Museum Exhibit 12 Traveling Exhibits 13 - 15 Science Presentations 16 Discovery Labs and Demos 17 - 19 IMAX® Films 20 - 21 Outreach 22 - 23 Planning Your Visit/Checklist 24 - 25 Day of Your Visit 26 Fee Schedule 27 The Museum of Discovery and Science is a 501(C)(3) organization. The tax identification number for the Museum of Discovery and Science is 59-1709542. Contributions to the Gala benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science. Copies of the official registration for the Museum of Discovery and Science (#CH133) and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Customer Services by calling toll free within the state 1-800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. The Museum of Discovery and Science have paid 0% of contributions received to outside professional solicitors. For charitable purposes, 100% of all charitable contributions are retained by the Museum of Discovery and Science.