Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Experience the groundbreaking Simon Wiesenthal Center's Inc. Mobile Museums of Tolerance—America’s first mobile education center using immersive tech and interactive programs to fight antisemitism and hate. Presented in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, this event empowers...
@ Open play for ages 0-6. Join us for learning through play experiences, socialization time, STEM activities and more! Offered on: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Offered on: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Members: Free...
@ January 23 - May 3, 2026 Mondays- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Ready, set, play! Game On! is a supersized adventure where children and families jump into life-sized games that get bodies moving and minds working. Race through a candy-colored quest, spin your way through...
LECTURE BY MARION FASS, DOCENT SPEAKERS’ BUREAU WHAT MAKES PHOTOGRAPHY ART? Join us for FRIENDS 2025-2026 Season Closer! Enjoy a delicious lunch and short meeting. Explore how the art of photography has evolved from early masters Eugene Atget and Ansel Adams to modern and contemporary innovators...
@ Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and conservation. This interactive show is accessible through the Museum of Discovery and Science’s mobile app on iOS and Android devices. Free with...
@ Guests engage in a variety of science concepts and hands-on activities. Location : Second Floor – Various Locations Times : Weekdays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday: 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Museum of Discovery & Science 954-467-6637 View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google...
Japanese museum and gardens with tea ceremonies and cultural programs
@ Meet and interact with one of our Animal Ambassadors in front of the Otters at Play exhibit as our trained staff discuss key traits such as behavior, natural habitat, diet and share other fun facts about members of our Living Collection. Which Animal Ambassador will you meet today? A snake? A...
Contemporary art museum with major exhibitions and educational programs.
Inspired by the abstract paintings of Michelle Armas and Helen Frankenthaler, wander through different approaches and techniques using watercolor painting and inks, creating a colorful, layered design. Activate play, wonder, and noticing through the intentional experimentation and exploration of...
@ For ages 18 months - 36 months – Join us for this “Caregiver and Me” style program designed to help children build confidence, kindness and curiosity through cooperative play, interactive circle time and STEM discovery. Members: Free Non-members: Free with Museum admission Space is limited....
@ May 22 - September 7, 2026 Mondays - Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Step right up and discover how made-up, weird and wonderful records become marvels of human performance, backed by real science. In this interactive experience, guests explore the biology, psychology and...
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum is a museum in Lauderdale, FL. Exhibits and attractions include Bob Jenny, was a self-taught, artist, whose work adorns the walls of hospitals, hotels, houses and military installations all over the world, as well as countless businesses, schools and private
Sunday, April 26, 2026, Noon – 5 pm Every LAST Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale residents receive FREE admission to NSU Art Museum as part of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Days. Fort Lauderdale Residents Receive: 2-for-1 Wine in the Museum Café FREE admission, residents must show a photo ID,...
@ Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Get ready to explore the fast-paced science of hockey at MODS. Each weekend, families can test reaction time, sharpen aim, measure slap-shot speed and discover how engineering, energy and innovation make hockey the fastest game on Earth. From..
From Chagall to Judy Chicago, explore how 20th-century Jewish artists reflected their worlds and shaped art in this NSU Art Museum docent presentation.
Airboat tours, reptile exhibit with 50+ rescued creatures, and Gator Nights
Arts center with gallery exhibitions, performances, and community art classes.
Adult Workshop at Morikami Museum
Science museum with Everglades exhibits, aviation simulator, and IMAX theater.
Contemporary art museum with exhibitions, classes, and children's programs.
Adult Workshop at Morikami Museum
@ Explore your creative side in this fun, interactive hands-on idea hub! Play, create and tinker using a variety of materials and processes. The Hangar engages children, families, and adults in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through innovative and fun hands-on learning...
Interactive children's art museum with hands-on exhibits and creative programs
@ For ages 0-6 years – Interactive STEM demonstrations. FREE with Museum admission. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
@ Flutter into the MODS Food Forest for an enchanting ladybug release! Explore the fascinating world of insects and learn how ladybugs play a vital role in keeping our environment healthy. Don’t miss this magical encounter with nature’s tiny heroes! Cost: Included with Museum admission. Purchase...
@ For ages 6 months - 18 months – Join us for this “Caregiver and Me” style program in which your little ones can participate in tummy time and take their first steps in science. Members: Free Non-members: Free with Museum admission Space is limited. First-come, first-served. *Guests must arrive...
Celebrate Pride Month by painting 4X4-inch canvas on which to create your own masterpiece. Your finished artwork will be on display in our Pride Tiny Art Gallery for the month of June .
Delve into the world of Japanese folklore at Morikami Museum
@ Explore the science of rainbows with colorful activities and a lively parade through our exhibits! Enjoy hands-on experiments, create instantly-drying tie-dyed T-shirts and experience the dazzling Pride KaBOOM! show. Little ones (ages 0-6) can dance, create vibrant masks and make rainbow prints...
Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony at Morikami Museum
@ Step into the world of The Science of Guinness World Records and uncover the science behind the extraordinary! Each month brings new themes and hands-on challenges inspired by record-breaking feats in flight and space, health and wellness, engineering and technology. From launching rockets to...
Community park with science museum, carousel, splash pad, and nature trails
@ June 12* • June 16* • June 23* • June 30* • July 10* • July 17* • 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join us for an evening adventure at Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club with a fascinating presentation about sea turtles, followed by a guided trip to the nesting grounds. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, witnessing a...
@ Hold onto your hats – it’s about to get wild! Embark on a whirlwind adventure through Earth’s most extreme weather systems. Budding city planners can roll up their sleeves in the Makerspace to design and test storm-resistant structures. Experiment with hurricane bowls, twist up tornadoes in a...
@ Dates: Year Round Museums for All is a program that provides low-cost admission to families who are a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s...
@ Spend an unforgettable night at the Museum with themed overnight adventures that blend science, discovery and fun. Designed for Girl Scouts and Scouting America. Explore MODS after hours, earn badge requirements and make lifelong memories with friends. May 2 – Messy Science Night: Dive into...
@ Hear about the different states of matter and the many ways we can chemically change the matter around us. Witness fire, sparks and large explosions as you explore the science behind these chemical reactions. Museum of Discovery & Science 954-467-6637 View Organizer Website Add to calendar...
Interactive pirate ship cruise for kids on the Intracoastal Waterway
@ January 30, 2026 - May 3, 2026 Mondays- Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dive into the fast-paced world of hockey through an interactive exhibition that blends history, science and innovation. HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores how physics, engineering and cutting-edge...
@ Hurricane season is here and MODS is teaming up with FIU’s International Hurricane Research Center and the Florida Division of Emergency Management! Future storm chasers, meteorologists and engineers will dive into hurricane science. Then, explore sustainability and climate adaptation in...
@ For ages 0-6 years – Movement, stretching exercises, obstacle courses and more! FREE with Museum admission. Museum of Discovery & Science 954-467-6637 View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
@ Fourth Sunday morning of each month* — January 25 • February 22 • March 22 • April 26 • May 24 • June 28* • July 26 • August 23 • September 27 • October 25 • November 22 • December 27 Time: 10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. with an optional IMAX film at 12:30 p.m. On the fourth Sunday morning of each month*,..
Arts and entertainment center with performances, exhibitions, and community classes.
@ Swim over to the MODS’ Shark Cart, sponsored by Save Our Seas Foundation, to learn more about the science of sharks. Find it outside of EcoScapes on the first floor of the Museum, where our educators are on hand to answer any biting questions you have on sharks, share the latest research,...