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CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR July 28, 2014 (Additional photos available upon request)

Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater 401 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

JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC 3D Through December 31, 2014 Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take moviegoers on a breathtaking IMAX® 3D adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life, this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with the ocean planet we all call home.

An IMAX Entertainment and MacGillivray Freeman Films presentation, Journey to the South Pacific is directed by two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray (The Living Sea, Dolphins, Everest) and Stephen Judson (Everest, The Alps) and produced by Shaun MacGillivray (To The Arctic, Grand Canyon Adventure) and Mark Krenzien (Adventures in Wild California, Arabia). Filmed with IMAX® 3D 15perf / 65mm film cameras, Journey to the South Pacific is written by Stephen Judson (Everest, To The Arctic) with a musical score by Steve Wood. Website: http://www.imax.com/journeytothesouthpacific/ Images: https://www.dropbox.com/s/13zgtebv76jcekd/journey%20to%20south%20pacific.jpg? n=217809677

ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D Through December 31, 2014 Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman narrates Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D, the incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—lemurs. Captured with IMAX® 3D cameras, the film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar. Lemurs arrived in Madagascar as castaways millions of years ago and evolved into hundreds of diverse species but are now highly endangered. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world. Directed by David Douglas and written and produced by Drew Fellman, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Entertainment.

Website: https://www.imax.com/movies/m/island-of-lemurs-madagascar/ Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ika6b9ji8u65ca1/O60TeW1JA_

SPECIAL EXHIBITS

NEW EXHIBIT - ON DISPLAY

GOOSEBUMPS: The Science of Fear On exhibit through September 1, 2014 Have you ever wondered why our knees tremble, our hands shake and our hearts race when we get scared? This exhibit, developed by the California Science Center, allows students to experience fear in an exciting, safe environment. They will participate in numerous interactive challenges that test their fears, while teaching them the science behind the reactions of fear. Exhibit highlights include: Fear Lab, Fear Challenge Course, Fear Theater, Fear in the Wild and Faces of Emotion. Sponsored locally by Leo Goodwin Foundation.

Images: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kq80vvb03kmma1h/GOOSEBUMPS%20The%20Science%20of %20Fear.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/zkcajqkxwet1utg/Goosebumps%20%20086.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/uegbg4x6xy4o23s/fearoffallingCrop.jpg

EXHIBIT – COMING SOON

Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists Opens September 27, 2014 through January 5, 2015

Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists pulls visitors in to the modern search for real black holes—the most mysterious and powerful objects in the universe. Through a combination of hands-on physical models, computer-based investigations, immersive experiences, and a technology-assisted learning environment, visitors can make sense of the weird ideas behind black holes, and examine the evidence to weigh for themselves whether black holes have moved from the realm of science fiction to the status of reality. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will be assisted by the video guidance of both professional and teen-aged “Black Hole Explorers.”

Website: http://web-bh.cfa.harvard.edu/ Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m6hjvz1ekag1kj7/k8FWVxojoX

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

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 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.

POWERFUL YOU! Presented by Broward Health 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.

AVIATION STATION Take to the sky as you learn the science of flight in Aviation Station. The hands-on experience begins by climbing into three different replica cockpit simulators. Visitors can practice their piloting skills by test “flying” the Lockheed Martin F/35 Joint Strike fighter, the newest jet fighter now being developed; the Edge 540, an aerobatic single engine aircraft used in the worldwide Red Bull Air Race; and the Vought F4U Corsair, argued to be one of the finest aircrafts of WWII. These interactive simulators will immerse visitors in aviation technology and put them right in the pilot’s seat. Try your hand at the Interactive Radio Control Helicopter Station as you test your skills and watch the helicopter lift off, hover, fly clockwise and counter clockwise and ultimately land on the helipad. Ever see a real aircraft engine? Get up-close-and- personal with the Pratt & Whitney 985 Bushwacker rotary engine and examine its detail. Next, head over to the jet engine from an F/14 Tomcat Jet Fighter and study the cutaway illustration that shows the internal workings of the engine. The permanent addition has been made possible by a generous gift from The Emil Buehler Trust.

MaxFlight Full Motion Simulator Aviation 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.

MINERALS ROCK! Building Blocks of the Universe Learn 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

Butterfly Weekend August 2 & 3, 2014

Learn how to build a butterfly garden, participate in a butterfly release and see the amazing IMAX film, Flight of the Butterflies in 3D on the BIGGEST screen in South Florida, AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater at noon and 3:35 p.m. August 2 & 3, 2014. Through spectacular 3D imagery, audiences will witness beautiful butterflies flying off the screen into their arms. Based on a remarkable true story, the epic film immerses audiences in a triumphant journey of perseverance that spans thousands of miles and several generations -- tracking real monarch butterflies to their mysterious Mexican winter haven where audiences will discover a truly spectacular sight: hundreds of millions of REAL live butterflies in one of the most amazing places on Earth! Combo ticket includes August 2 & 3, 2014:

 Butterfly Garden Tips Learn what types of plants, dirt and species of butterflies you can put together in a butterfly garden. Plus, take home some seeds to start your garden.  University of Florida Entomological Society Meet entomologists and find out the inside scoop on arthropods.  Butterflies Live! – 1:30 p.m. Special Guest Speaker: Jose Muniz from Amazing Butterflies. Grab your seat for some fun with this live, interactive show about butterfly anatomy and life cycles.  Butterfly Release – 2:30 p.m. Learn all about the short but amazing life of a butterfly during this exciting program. Enter the raffle to be a lucky winner to release a butterfly into the wild.

 All about Arthropods! – 3:30 p.m. Meet a Museum animal handler for an interesting look at these creepy crawlers and find out the difference between insects and arachnids and which arthropods help to pollinate our crops and beautiful flowers. Face your fears by getting close to an Emperor Scorpion and a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cwb5q362jpini3q/AAAdJuW5OFXLQLU99ZsoSaJca

Sharks August 9 & 10, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily

 Meet Marine Experts! Join experts, professors, students, and alumni from South Florida’s leading marine science programs and be immersed in their world wide oceanic conservation efforts— from sharks and beyond! Discover the adventurous methods that today’s greatest scientists are using to save wildlife and wild places.  Effects of Oil Spill in the Gulf presentation 1 p.m. Keller Science Theater Arthur J. Mariano, Ph.D. Professor of Oceanography University of Miami – Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science  Immersive Activities • “Become a Coral” Feeding Lesson • Tropical Fish Face-Painting • “Match That Tooth!” Game Show (Win Prizes!)  Underwater IMAX Adventures Pair your museum-wide experience with special presentations of “Journey to the South Pacific 3D” and “Wild Ocean 3D” in the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater. Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/48j85n14vj5v1k1/AACk43g-2eqFKKLl1GrxzFsFa

Hi (Our Science Guy) Presentations August 9, 2014 Hi Bleeker is an Emeritus Professor of Physics from State University of New York- Cortland and has received numerous teaching awards, including twice receiving the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. For the past 15 years, he’s been the Museum’s staff physicist and loves “edutaining” students and families who visit the Museum.

 The Tree of Life: Our Common Roots August 9, 2014 • 1 p.m. How did we get here? All living things—plants, animals, and even bacteria, have a common ancestor. Not only do we share similar organs, structures, and physical chemistry, but even our DNA is interchangeable! Come learn about the mechanisms and multiple streams of evidence that science relies upon to understand modern medicine, biology and genetics. Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qfcx5yzziucgbeo/AABUKitaTzAo35o0DefFF0Fja

Sounds of Summer August 23 & 24, 2014 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily

 Celebrate the Sounds of Summer End your summer season on the perfect note! Enjoy a symphony of delights as we bask in the “science of music!” Listen to the unique orchestra of sounds made by species from around the world.  Special Activity Construct your own instruments to play a part in this exciting event.  A Wild Animal Symphony: The Sounds of Nature Bass: Elephant Drums: Woodpecker The Duet: Mosquito Brass: Elk Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xmtdp918nxe1r71/AADp2_9CM50sA0L1nEGNxCKYa

SPECIAL SUMMER GUESTS:

Child I.D. Program Making Our Lives Better August 9 –10 • 23 – 24, 2014 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Each date New York Life’s Child I.D. program is designed to teach children how to stay safe in the home and at play. Take part in their interactive presentations.

Put Your Day In Check August 9 –10 • 23 – 24, 2014 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Each date Join the Broward Chess club and jump at the chance to learn and improve your game during their fun-filled mentoring sessions.

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 Show Ever 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! Show Witness the power of chemical changes with fiery explosions! Come have a blast!

Science Showdown Do 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!

Images: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/71492966/Season%20Preview/Keller%20Science %20Theater.jpg

SUMMER SAVINGS PASS May 19, 2014 – September 30, 2014

The Summer Savings Pass allows for unlimited admission through September 30, 2014 to four attractions for one low price. Pass holders can visit Lion Country Safari, Miami Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery and Science and Zoo Miami as many times as they’d like throughout the summer. Museum of Discovery and Science have the passes available by phone at 954.713.0930 and at the box office. Passes are $56 plus tax, per adult and $46 plus tax, per child (ages 3-12). Annual Pass holders of these attractions will be eligible to purchase this pass for only $31 plus tax, per adult, and $21 plus tax, per child. Call 954.713.0942 to purchase a membership.

For more information on the Summer Savings Pass visit: http://mods.org/SSP/SSP %202014/ssp2014.htm. Image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nwngrb053m2gbky/SinoCswY9- ______

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. Two-day camps are $80 for museum members and $90 for non- members Five-day camps are $200 for museum members and $225 for non-members.

All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.

School Holiday Camp Adventures

The Sound of Science September 25, 2014 Discover the science behind sound. Create beautiful patterns with sound waves on a tonoscope, investigate how your favorite animals use echolocation, and learn how sound is reflected and absorbed. Sounds like fun!

All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.

2014 Summer Camps Five-Day Camps

Florida Pirate Expedition August 4-8, 2014 Did you know that Florida’s coastlines were once home to pirates? Create your very own maps and learn to navigate the seven seas. Examine gems, gold and other treasures and build a pirate ship to transport your goods. Shiver me timbers, this camp is guaranteed to be a whale of a time! Ooey Gooey Science August 11-15, 2014 Are you ready to get messy? We are! Experiment with foam, slime, goop and other gross concoctions. Paint with pudding, have a bubble and suds party, and go to battle in a paint war in the backyard! Will you be able to guess what’s in the Touch Boxes and be brave enough to tour our Goose Bumps exhibit? SPECIAL OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP Ocean Explorers Camp – Grades 7 & 8 Five-Day Camp Limited Spots Available August 11 – 15, 2014 Campers will spend two days at the Museum and three days at FAU’s SeaTech in Dania Beach exploring coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems. They will conduct estuary and barrier island field work and tour FAU’s ocean engineering and electronics labs, submarine, and flow tunnel. Plus, learn about sea turtles, marine science careers, and design, build, and race a solar-powered boat. Fee: $300 per five-day camp. Includes all workshop materials.

OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS: Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round Reserve a date to bring your group to the Museum for an exciting overnight educational adventure! Choose from these camp-in themes: Amazing Aviators, Awesome Animals, Cosmic Kids, Chemical Concoctions, Glamour Girls, GUTS!, Jr. Geologists, Kitchen Chemistry, Mission Space, Roller Coasters, Wildlife Wonders, World of Water. Supervised, age-appropriate 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-Ins Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Fees: $36.00/child $20.00/chaperone

Discovery Workshops Friday and Saturday evenings Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fees: $24.00/child $15.00/chaperone

IMAX® Add-on Prices Classic IMAX® Film (45 min.) $8.00 per child or chaperone Full Length IMAX® Feature Film $11.00 per child or chaperone For more information or reservations call 954.713.0927 or email [email protected].

THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES Planning 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:  Pizza Party: Pizza, soda and cake for a maximum of 20 guests including birthday child and family members. $375 for members. $425 for non-members. $15 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. $455 for museum members. $505 for non-members. $15 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 “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!  Discovery Diva (Ages 5 & up): OMG! Is there more to makeup than sweet smells and sparkles? Of course, it’s SCIENCE! You and your BFFs will create your very own sparkly potions and scented lotions to take home.  Goose Bumps! (Ages 5 & up): Available through August 31, 2014 Get ready for a "frightfully" fun birthday! Meet some of the creepiest crawlers that are sure to send shivers up your spines. Meet “Mr. Goosebumps” and explore our exciting new exhibit, Goosebumps! Science of Fear.

 Happy Burp-Day (Ages 5 & up): Celebrate your birthday in a gross way! Conduct stomach turning experiments and take homemade “SNOT” home. This party is sure to be a gas!

 Super Scientist (Age 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 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 THEATER The 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. The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater features the biggest screen (60 ft. x 80 ft.) in South Florida and a 15,000 watt digital sound system that delivers six discrete channels of clear sound through 42 speakers. The IMAX projector’s 15,000 watt Xenon bulb projects images of unsurpassed brilliance and clarity onto the five-story-high screen. Both 2D and 3D films are shown in the theater. 3D films are viewed using new lightweight XR 3D glasses. The IMAX experience is an unparalleled fusion of sight and sound. For show times, visitors should call 954.463.IMAX (4629).

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE 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. Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 450,000 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. General Admission prices are $19 for adults; $18 seniors; $15 children 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. A General Admission Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic 45-minute IMAX 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 [email protected] Marlene Janetos 954.713.0915 [email protected] Theresa Waldron 954.713.0901 [email protected]