The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale will be holding its 29th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration on October 17 from 5:30 - 10 p.m. Hundreds of patrons will raise their glasses in support of science, education, innovation and exploration in South Florida. Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser will offer up the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science. The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will feature light bites and desserts from more than 25 of South Florida’s leading restaurants […]

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale will be holding its "Eye of the Storm" event on May 31 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This is a FREE, action-packed day of family-friendly education, museum exploration and hurricane preparedness. Future Storm Chasers can participate in family-friendly activities including: Presentations and Demonstrations by Hurricane Experts International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) Air Cannon Missile Demonstrations FIU Wind Engineering National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters Live Weather Theater Shows Local TV Meteorologists A Kids Zone Weather Safety Weather Arts & Crafts Storytime Mascot Meet-and-Greets MODS […]

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be unveiling the Nature Explore: Outdoor Exhibit, a new permanent exhibit funded by the Community Foundation of Broward, the State of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, on April 23 at 10:30 a.m. The exhibit showcases Broward County’s wildlife and ecosystems and inspires a love for the natural world through immersive, hands-on exploration. Guests at MODS will dig like a gopher tortoise, build a coyote den, and create butterfly wings from natural materials like leaves, seeds and bark inspired by native species—highlighting the […]

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival on March 8 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This FREE indoor and outdoor science expo promises a day packed with thrilling live science shows, hands-on Makerspace workshops and interactive experiences designed to highlight the critical role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in education and ignite curiosity and enthusiasm in young minds. The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival will open with a colorful, ooey, gooey celebratory start as MODS President and CEO Joseph P. Cox gets SLIMED in the name […]

The Community Foundation of Broward will be celebrating 40 years with its Community Builder Celebration at at the Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on November 7. What started in December of 1984 with a few visionary philanthropists gathered around a table, brainstorming ways to create a lasting impact, has grown into the thriving Community Foundation today. Come For more information, visit https://www.cfbroward.org/articles/celebrating-40-years-of-the-community-foundations-bold-impact

The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will present “Route to 2050: A Journey of Innovation, Community and Mobility,” an educational summit, at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS),401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale on September 12, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This pivotal event, with special host Tom Hudson, senior economics editor and special correspondent at WLRN, will bring together transportation professionals, city planners and community leaders to discuss topics derived from the Route to 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which addresses key issues such as transportation, resiliency, public health, affordable housing, and safety. The event will feature guest […]

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting its 27th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration on March 8 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. Foodies and philanthropists will enjoy the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science. The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will feature scrumptious bites, small plates and desserts from more than 30 of South Florida’s leading restaurants and a sampling of more than 50 wines and spirited libations courtesy of exclusive beverage […]

The Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS), 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be holding its Voyage to the Deep - Underwater Adventures exhibit from January 26 - May 19. Based on Jules Verne’s 1870 classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this exhibition brings to life the adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine and the mythical world he inhabited. At the center of this fantasy world is the giant Nautilus where guests can climb aboard and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea vessel. Take up the controls at the helm, look through periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks and […]

The Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be holding the opening of newest childhood exhibit, Discovery Spot on August 4 at 10 a.m. The highly anticipated exhibit, presented by JM Family Enterprises, will encompass 4,000 square feet of Museum space, and will allow young scientists (ages 0-6) and their families to explore the wonder of Florida’s ecosystems. From Ocean to Air and the Everglades to the Citrus Grove, children are invited to splash, climb, tinker and explore. Each area supports a child’s open-ended, role-playing and imaginative play. The new Discovery Spot celebrates the Museum’s legacy as […]

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be holding its 12th Annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Celebration on May 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This event will celebrate the rich culture, traditions, history and music in collaboration with Polynesian Proud Productions. Guests are invited to enjoy a full-day of cultural performances from Polynesian Proud Productions, drumming with Ronin Taiko and demonstrations by Joe Keit Martial Arts, as well as learning about different art forms from various Asian-Pacific American cultures, exploring the science of volcanoes and islands, participating in a shark tooth dig and engaging […]