Museum of Discovery and Science

This museum offers a reduced admission cost of $3 per person (up to 4 people) for families receiving food assistance! Lots of interactive exhibits, animal life, artifacts, etc. Great place to spend a couple of hours and for a great price. Cons: You have to pay for a minimum of 6 hours in the parking garage, if you don’t plan on staying that long, best to park on the streets. Also, a lot of the displays weren’t working or were receiving maintenance. Overall, a pretty good weekend, the clock tower is always a sight to see, would definitely come back!

Went on a rainy day while on vacation with two kiddos; 1yo and 3yo. There was plenty for us to do for several hours. It kept the kids busy, running around and just touching and exploring things! Great option for families to beat the heat or rain.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Still a Great Museum, But Showing Some Wear We visited the Museum of Discovery nearly a decade ago and absolutely loved it back then. This time, we brought our two youngest for a day of hands-on learning and fun—and while we still had a great time, we left feeling a little disappointed. The museum is full of engaging exhibits, creative play areas, and opportunities for exploration. When everything is working, it’s truly a remarkable and wonderful place for kids and families alike. Unfortunately, during our visit, roughly a third of the exhibits were either not functioning properly, completely closed off, or under renovation. While we understand maintenance is necessary, the number of unavailable features made the experience feel a bit incomplete. That said, the museum still has so much to offer, and our kids had a blast. We’re hopeful that once renovations are complete and things are fully up and running, it’ll return to the five-star destination we remember.

My 4-year-old loves this museum, and it definitely has great potential. The ground floor is in good shape, with newer exhibits that are well maintained. However, the second floor is in noticeable disrepair, I’d estimate that around 30% of the interactive exhibits weren’t functioning. Unfortunately, we experienced the same issues during our visit five months ago, which suggests little has been done in the meantime. I’ve attached photos showing several broken elements (including one of the aquariums, which was in very poor condition). I forgot to photograph the main kinetic tower at the entrance, but that wasn’t working either. It’s disappointing because the museum has so much to offer and kids really enjoy it, but at $25 per ticket, I would expect better.

The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale is a great place to take the kids! It was both fun and educational—there were plenty of interactive exhibits that kept the children engaged while also sparking their curiosity. From hands-on science activities to interesting animal encounters, there’s something for every age group to enjoy. Also, don’t quote me on this, but I believe if you use your Bank of America debit card on the first Saturday of the month, you may get a discount. Definitely call ahead to confirm, but it’s worth checking out if you’re planning a visit. All in all, a solid spot for a family outing that’s both entertaining and enriching!

This children’s museum is amazing! It’s big and filled with activities that are perfect for all ages. There’s something for everyone, from science exhibits and fish tanks to history and so much more. Parking is conveniently available, which makes the visit even easier. We had an incredible time and can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!

So many interactive features not working. This place needs attention. So many camps and schools here. It’s sad. We drove 2 hrs to chk this place with great hopes my son said I don’t think I’ll need to be here all day not much working. The pictures are some of the features that were not working.

Pretty good museum though anyone could just walk in - IMAX was the only place someone asked for a ticket. Many of the exhibits and displays are not in working order which is pretty common for these interactive museums around the country but disappointing none the less. The “7D” rollercoaster ride was not working for 2 of the 8 seats and just jerks you around not timed for the actual ride - skip that one. The best (and most in working order) area was the toddler area which even my older kids enjoyed with the ball activities (water, etc). The animal exhibits (lizard, snakes, etc) were great and of course the otter was adorable. Would likely not come here again but was a decent way to spend some time out of the rainy day.

MODS is a classic! I used to come here for field trips all the time when I was a kid, and just recently visited as an adult for the annual hurricane prep education day. First, the event is so needed here, perfectly timed right before hurricane season, and both entertaining and informative. I've been in Florida for most of my life so I know a decent amount about hurricanes, and I still went home with some great resources. My husband and I had so much fun walking around the interactive exhibits about the human body, dinosaurs, weather, and more, and learned a lot of really interesting fun facts! They also have animal exhibits, including my absolute favorite: otters! They also have an imax movie theater, which shows both educational films and movies that you'd see at the theater. The gift shop prices are very reasonable compared to what you'd expect at a gift shop, and you can usually find deals on admission. If you're looking for something fun to do with your family, definitely check out MODS!

Don't pay full price to come here. We had free tickets luckily or I would have been really mad paying. I could tell this probably was a really cool place back in the day, but everything is broke. Some of it was down right dangerous. They really need to check stuff, there is an injury waiting to happen. We went to use the paper plane launcher, and it totally fell back off the base, from being previously broken. My husband caught it, but if it was a small child their finger or hand would have been smashed. No animals in exhibits, except for a few. Kept waiting for the otters they never came out. The bathrooms were very clean which was nice. Overall this place needs an update and repairs. And people need to watch their kids to prevent them from breaking things. I saw numerous parents letting their kids go buck wild, while they sat on their phones.

Very interesting little place. Seemed very old fashioned like the exhibits were definitely aged. Lots of broken equipment. Sadly, animals confined to tiny spaces as usual. I went on both of the rides in the space section upstairs, they were ok I guess. Not as exciting as the Frost museum in Miami which I still have to see, as that one has a planetarium and this one doesn't. The garden outside was a little weird and the entire backyard outside was a little unorganized. Some of the exhibits brought back childhood memories, but there will never be the same experience as the museum experiences I had growing up in Miami. I didn't get to see the IMAX theater this time around so I'll definitely be back, one hot feature I won't find in Miami museums, though.

Perfect for the sub 10 year old crew. The little ball display with suction provided a good 20 minutes of entertainment alone. The IMAX isn't one of those fake ones so you get the full 70mm massive screen experience. Our friend's kids in their teens were a little bored after a couple hours but our younger ones kept going for the full term.

PROS: Absolutely fabulous exhibit for kids! Some really awesome hands on features and great activities for young minds. The citrus ball area is the COOLEST My 3 & 5 year old could have spent the whole day there. There were lots of animals which is awesome (otters, sloths, reptiles, etc). They also have the IMAX with different stuff showing throughout the day. CONS: The cafeteria definitely leaves something to be desired. A number of the computer style interactive exhibits weren't working - almost every one we ran into - but I can't say that list happened because of the large number of middle school aged kids. We went during June and there were a number of school groups which was a bit of mayhem (pressing the emergency stop button while we were going down the escalator was the final straw for me).

The museum of discovery and science is one of those places I've gone to for years and very surprised I've never reviewed. Whenever I've gone the staff is usually friendly and my recent trip they were all friendly but some of them seemed as if they couldn't be bothered to be there, making it a little bit of a downer for a little. The pricing is a little bit on the higher side if you're older because, while there are many fun exhibits, a lot of it is geared towards children. I do love the touchtank and other hands on exhibits here because that's my favorite thing about this museum. The IMAX theater is wonderful and you can see a showing of one of the videos they play with admission. The quality is amazing and being able to witness shows/movies on this screen is my favorite thing to do when I visit here! The gift shop is cute but filled with a bunch of items that you can easily find elsewhere for cheaper. This museum is one of my favorites in the area and it is very very easy to spend an entire day here if you want to look at absolutely every little exhibit here! They have many different exhibits that are there all the time and a few exhibits that change every few months!

This is a large museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale. There is a 3D IMAX theater in there as well. When you walk into the lobby, there is a large gravity clock. If you have a Bank of America card, you're eligible for a discount. If you have a baby carriage, you can park it in the designated spot up front, under the stairs. We went into the toddler section to the left. There's a big play area with water and toys. When you leave the toddler section, you can bring your baby carriage with you. There is a cafe that sells snacks onsite. Throughout the museum, there are animal exhibits such as otters, stingrays, snakes. I've been there twice but I've never seen the otters out, maybe because it's just too hot. Also, the insect exhibit was closed one time; the other time I went, it was sparse and there were no insects in their cages. In the ocean life area, I do think it's awesome you can pet the stingrays. We love the dinosaur exhibit and the baby room. Another notable structure was the huge shark. The hurricane area is pretty decent; it showcases what the damages of different categories of hurricanes can do to a structure. They have a huge playground outside but it's just too hot to enjoy it. Parking can be found in the paid garage nearby. Everytime we go, this place is packed on the weekends but on the weekdays, it's not too bad. Overall, it's a decent science museum; not the best I've seen but not the worst.

I recently attended an event here for the Wine, Spirit and Culinary Celebration and can't wait to return for their Scooby Doo exhibit which seems intriguing. It was nostalgic to say the least.

Half of the exhibits didn't work and they need to be sanitized around the clock. The tanks where the fish and turtles were need to be cleaned.

We had such a good time at the science center. We probably spent 5 hours here and the kids were still not ready to leave. The had so many activities to keep them interested. Another cool thing they had was a 3D theater. We watched the T-Rex movie and it was some of the best 3D I have seen.

I'd like to start by saying we've visited numerous science centers from Florida to Arizona, and this one has been the kids' favorite so far! It offers a variety of engaging activities, including IMAX movies, animal exhibits, an interactive dome, educational activities, and well-themed areas. The center is also thoughtfully designed and very clean. When we're back in town, we'll definitely return and highly recommend it to others!

This spot is great for locals with kids. As many have said in the comments, it's probably not the greatest discovery and science museum, but also not the worst, especially considering it's in a "small" city. We have been going there since our daughter is 6 months old and she is now 16 months. It's very appropriate for her age, and there are still a lot of things for her to explore and learn from as she grows. We love going to circle time, which happens twice a week in the morning. It's generally not crowded, and the person leading that--Sebastian--is great and always trying hard to entertain the kids. The museum is quite big, and there is a lot to do. As many have mentioned, there are indeed many outdated or old activities that should be replaced. But there are also brand new rooms and great facilities. The discovery room is very well designed, and kids love it. There is also an animal section with plenty of animals to see. If someone from the museum reads this message, please do something for the bunnies. They are bored to death, and it's heartbreaking. The otter(s) attraction is definitely nice. There used to be two of them, but now there is only one, for some reason. They also have an outdoor area. Unfortunately, many attractions are damaged because of being used too much, and the elements, rain, and sun are rough in Florida. But it's still a nice place to hang out. We have a year pass, and it's well worth the money, especially during the hot summer months. It can get crazy on weekends but quite empty during weekdays. It's free on some weekends, but I would avoid these days. Overall, we love this place, and we are very grateful to have it in Fort Lauderdale. If you have kids that are not too old (maybe under 7, just a guess?) it's worth a stop.

I was in Fort Lauderdale on a business trip and had an afternoon on my own. I decided to visit the Museum of Discovery and Science. There is plenty of paid parking nearby. The gift shop was very nice and the IMAX was well kept and very clean. The cafeteria left a lot to be desired if you want something other than a soda bottle. The microwaved chicken sandwich was utterly forgettable. The Museum was very nice. It was clearly focused on children, although I enjoyed a lot of the exhibits as an older adult visiting by myself. I particularly enjoyed the booth that simulated the wind speeds up to hurricane force wind speeds. The otters were very cute. I did not enjoy the snake exhibit, but that is a personal preference. All in all, well worth the time to take the family for an afternoon, especially during the week when it is less crowded.

I've been here two times within the last year and both experiences were very different. the first time I went alone with my boyfriend on a casual date and to be honest, it was not very fun. We did have a good time, but there really isn't much to do this year with the child which is completely understandable. Just wasn't our cup of tea! Now the second time I came here was with my two nieces and nephews, and we had so much fun and such a blast. There were so many activities to do. And we even went home with a giant squishmallow! I would definitely recommend coming here with someone under the age of eight

I seriously don't know how anyone could give this place less than 5 stars. It's amazing! First it's huge - it's like a natural history museum, aquarium, amphibian zoo, technology center, outdoor experiment/play area, and children's museum in one! And they have a fantastic little kid area for kids under 6 that's absolutely wonderful. Not to mention all the extra rooms where you can build stuff, a room with a play kitchen, a magnatile building room! I could go on because this place is awesome. Perfect for my energetic 3 year old. I can't count the amount of times he excitedly yelled "mama look!!!" We spent about 3.5 hours there and that actually wasn't enough time to see everything! Very well done.

I love the museum of discovery and science, especially when needed to entertain a toddler. Last year they opened up a section, Discovery Spot, specifically for toddlers, and it is so cool. Definitely a great spot to go, especially when it's too hot outside but you need to get the kiddo's energy out. The Discovery Spot is very clean, which is impressive for a toddler play area. They also have a family bathroom with child-size potties which is so cute- great planning! They have nursing areas and quiet areas, too. I highly recommend the annual pass for local families. You're able to put two adults and four children on your account, and if you go just a couple times it pays for itself.

this is a really good science museum. i wish we had something like this back in seattle. our science museum near redmond is more just like a lot of toys in rooms, but this science music has so much interactive learning along with the rooms of toys. there's always something interesting to look at, and the employees were all so nice

Had a fun filled Saturday at the museum. It's super big inside and has two floors of fun filled activities. They also have an outdoor area as well. I went on 5/4 so they had a theme which was May the 4th be with you for Star Wars Day. They had tables all around the museum with people doing cool science tricks. They were giving out coloring books & fun items for the kids to take home.Also because it was the first Saturday of the month, If you are a Bank Of America cardholder you get one free admission into the museum. Which was perfect. There is a parking fee to park your car. Overall the museum was very fun and my family and I enjoyed every minute of it.

it's been over a year since me and my grandson, age 7-1/2 have been there .A lot of new things but so many of the technical things are broken. At his age group he was very interested in the health section . The cyber knife wasn't working right and the da Vinci robot didn't work only 1 controller worked. something that you pedaled only 1 pedal a working. the car with the driving under th3 influence didn't work. Again at the Broward Health screen, you couldn't hear what the CT scan was, the cyber knife and a few other things . th3 voice was too soft and with all the noise around it my grandson kept saying "what did they say? and asking me a lot of questions! there a a lot more things that didn't work and what a shame! you charge a lot of money and you should check DAILY that everything works!! We were both very disappointed. You end to check everything and fix things that are broken and make sure things can be heard.

Great museum for children and adults everything is very interesting. They now have a sloth exhibit and they are cute to watch hang on a tree branch they don't do too much LOL and get a close look at all the reptiles some are cute some are ugly but all very interesting. Met with my daughter-in-law to Lisa who works there and I was chatting with the owner he's very nice man and I had a good time, also the pizza restaurant across the street is fabulous!

I got the membership so I can bring my toddler her throughout the week and it's totally worth it. We love the toddler room upstairs. Great place for kids of all ages.

I haven't been here since I was a kid. I ended up coming with my family because my mom had won tickets from work. This is definitely a good place to bring your kids so they can learn more and get a visual on certain things. We got to enjoy a 45 min documentary in 3d which i thought was great. And I'm normally not a 3d person.

We brought our two boys here yesterday and all of us had a wonderful time! I didn't expect to have as much fun as them as an adult but was pleasantly surprised. We spent almost four hours here and still weren't ready to go by the time we did because there was so much to explore! We didn't even make the show we booked because the boys were so involved in there other activities. The magnatile room was A1! We spent the most time there. We'll definitely be back for part two. Tip: if you're a BOA card holder, go the first weekend of the month for a discount. We missed it this time around but it was well worth paying full price.

We've been here so many times over the years that I've lost count. When they first opened we brought his kids then later his grandkids. We have also attended charity events here in the evening. And when I worked for AutoNation (one of their sponsors), we used to host an employee visit to see the latest IMAX movies. But frankly, it's been a number of years since we've been here. So when AARP had a free tour offering, we had to take advantage of a return visit knowing they've done a bit of updating. They separated our large group into smaller groups . We got to explore the upstairs floor -- the section about the body, the section about aircraft and space, and a quick look at the temporary exhibit on dinosaurs. We even participated in a paper airplane building -- and throwing -- contest. After the exhibits, we headed downstairs to get our 3-D glasses and see an iMax movie: To The Arctic. Stunning views, animal closeups, and a peak at all the changes that have occurred there. There's a little something here for everyone -- including the first floor about animals and the environment. Kids especially like that this is a hands on museum with lots of touch and feel and participation things to try (and learn about) which makes science and learning much more fun. I'm glad we came.

Absolutely great place! The toddler area is fantastic. You do have to get a reservation. Museum pass holder can go into the museum 1 hour before opening. So this lets you into the toddler area without a massive amount of kids. The otters were active and the whole place is clean and staff are friendly. We were there for almost three hours with a three year old and a one year old and we never made it to the second floor. That's how much fun the kids were having.

Half the exhibits were not working. Even though it is large and has many things to do, potentially, it was just too crowded with not enough functioning exhibits for kids. Wouldn't go here again.

Great experience for little ones (and also for adults). There are sections for smaller kids and some for older, so anyone will find something interesting to see or do. My 3 y/o loved the planes, building blocks and smaller kid area. I loved the building blocks myself, too! I think this place is not something to come and visit every few weeks. I think 1-2 x per year is totally fine.

I came here to see Oppenheimer because everyone claimed that the imax experience was so good and they were right. From the visuals to the sound, I had to give the experience 5 stars. It's an intimate theatre but heads up, everyone wants the middle seats for best visuals. It is worth it to get the early entry ticket (sold separately) if that's an option for you. They do have a fully operational concession stand and the popcorn was fresh during our showing. Parking is fairly easy to find as there is street parking and a garage across the street. I would def go back for another film.

What an awesome museum! I had previously been here over 4 years ago and I had forgotten this place existed. I came back with my oldest as a chaperone for his school field trip and we had so much fun. There was so much to do and see that we didn't have enough time to check everything before we had to head out. They have everything for little ones and maybe up to 10-12 years old if they are interested in science. They have a cafe outside and a gift shop. I will definitely be back with both of my boys next time.

While the museum has great potential and probably was awesome when everything was working, it is much too expensive for so many broken exhibits. Without completely counting, I would estimate 20-30% of the exhibits are inoperative. It honestly seemed like every third exhibit we tried to learn from was broken. When it cost over $100 to bring a family of four to the museum, you would expect more functioning exhibits. I hope the museum management reads this and fixes all the broken exhibits.

Cute museum with a couple of fun things to do. I wish they added a bit more to it or renovated the inside a bit more. There's a huge open space in this museum on the main floor with a few interactive games around to play.

This place was so much fun! We uber-ed over after disembarking from our Disney Cruise. I mention this because if you too are coming from a cruise before heading to the airport- they have a large room and will hold your luggage for you! The museum also has ASTC reciprocity so check if you have a children's museum membership elsewhere. This place was large and had lots of fun areas. There was a toddler area (Discovery Spot) where our kids loved pretending to work in an orange orchard. There's an area housing reptiles and amphibians. Outside there's lots of large, interactive displays to demonstrate principles in physics. Upstairs there's a couple immersive rides with changing programs every hour. And my favorite part of the museum was the imax movie theater! We watched the Serengeti museum and we were mesmerized getting to see so many animals in 3D! We ordered lunch off site and ate outside on some of their benches. What a great spot!!

I've been to MODS before being a parent and after, and I have to admit as a parent it's much more enjoyable. In full transparency I should have seen a movie or two at their IMAX theater, but hindsight is always 20/20. We recently became museum members because our son loves the aquarium parts, and their STEM room on the second floor is perfect for babies and toddlers. Plus, they have pretty fun events for kids, such as their New Year's Eve celebration (countdown to noon, because...kids), and it was a fun time. Although we will be moving out of Florida next month, the great thing is our museum pass can be used at other museums across the country which we'll be taking advantage of.

Unlimited fun for kids, we enjoyed all the different areas here although their was some areas closed like the everglades exhibit and upstairs traveling exibit. The airplanes upstairs are immersive and have screens in them to practice "flying". The mars rover ride was interesting however I do not recommend for small children since it is loud, dark and "scary". We spent most of our time in the discovery center on the first floor and outside in the science park which I think are the best exibits there. There is also an otter exibit and it's adorable the kids definitely enjoyed seeing it. Parking is across the street for $3 an hour and the park across also offers a free water taxi

Great for kids and solo travelers! I went here as part of my layover in Fort Lauderdale. I saw lots of kids but there are also activities and fun for adults. The exhibits are fun and interactive. As a former teacher, I would take my class on a field trip here. They have animals, exhibits in all kinds of nature- biology, space exploration, prehistoric Al, health/anatomy, and more. I would return if I had more time.

My daughter and I love this museum. It has so many different things for kids to do and see. We are currently planning her birthday party there and am super excited to bring all her friends to hang out at the museum. One of her favorite things to do is watch a iMax documentary. Now that we have become members we will be coming more frequently.

Early childhood room staff seems burnt out and unfriendly. We asked for a supervisor because the girl in the early childhood room was rushing us out with a crying baby and made us uncomfortable. The supervisor was even more rude than the first person. These people do not know how to deal with small children at all. Do yourself a favor and drive to Miami for the frost museum.

This review is coming from a couple with no children: don't bother stopping by. We love museums! Especially interactive ones. This however was not designed for anyone over the age of 7. I think the biggest disappointment comes from the South Florida Adventure Pass... we got the pass thinking this was going to be an awesome stop during our trip but sadly it was not. We would have skipped the pass and only went to Flamingo Gardens and Butterfly World (but to make the pass worth the money you have to go to at least 3 out of the 4 places). I wish someone told us before we bought the pass that the museum was for children (very young children). Many of the "exhibitions" were either out of order, or very outdated.

We are proud members of this museum and always enjoy our visits. We recommend the museum to all of our friends who visit from out of town. What I love most is that there is always something new going on. There is never a dull moment at this interactive museum. I do recommend avoiding weekends especially the first weekend of the month. It gets too crowded making it difficult to enjoy all the museum has to offer.

My son is at the discovery age so for his 3rd birthday a friend of our gifted a family trip to the Museum of Discovery and Science. Pulling up to the building presented a real "WOW" kind of situation- not only for a 3 year old but for all of us. The front entry was so inviting- you have your cafe, gift shop, seating and of course that super cool ball concoction that my son could stare at for hours and not get bored... LOL. Making our way through the crowd we were welcomed and greeted with a smile by staff multiple times. It was nice because it was our first time there- and one of the staff members Elspeth actually stopped and gave us almost like our own private little inside scoop pre-tour full of informative tips to make our experience efficient and fulfilling. She was very nice and she made best friends with my 3 year old. He was very wow'd by all of her knowledge and actually wanted her to stick with us for the adventure LOL... but obviously we didn't book a private tour or anything so she had to work hahaha. But I thought that was super cool because even with how busy it was, all of the staff were present, helpful and touched in with the guests as they made their way through the place. There were so many cool things to see and to do... my son LOVED making slime! Also, the corner area upstairs to play with tiles to design things was ultra fun as well. He's imaginative so he really enjoyed that! My sister, who is an adult, was like a kid at Disney! She enjoyed all of the little gadgets and games and planes and everything just the same. I'm more scientific so I enjoyed touching the stones and reading about them. I tried to make a paper airplane- that was a sight to see. We had such an adventurous time and we will definitely be suggesting this place to our friends and our family that come to town to visit. I have to mention how awesome the popcorn was-just saying! My favorite part of the experience was definitely the staff. Nothing makes a new experience better then feeling right at home and that's how it felt... almost like they were your friends welcoming you in. Especially Elspeth. I specifically remember her name because again, her and my son became friends LOL... and she also gave us an exit greeting when she passed us on the way out. I think she may have been a manager, if not- she should be lol. We can't wait to see you all again. I feel like this is the kind of place that you can go to time and time again and always see/learn something new... so we will be back!!!

My kids love this museum. It's very interactive for little ones and there's always something new so see. Highly recommend!

I had higher expectations for the Museum of Discovery and Science and we were unfortunately pretty disappointed by our visit last weekend. Positives: + kids get to see live animal exhibits + a broad range of topics are covered + lots of interactive areas + STEM room (toy room with table/stations) Negatives: - almost all of the exhibits and the place itself feel really tired and dated, some were broken - all surfaces appeared grubby, ie. Foam blocks were gray from so many people touching them - LOUD, not just kids screaming, which is to be expected, but everything seemed to clank, hiss, creak, make noise all at the same time. Quietest place was outside by the play area but there was no one there in the heat because there was no shade We happened to go on a free day for Bank of America customers so my parents got in free. I would have felt completely ripped off if everyone paid admission. Baby was rushed off all of the exhibits (shuttle, ambulance, etc.) by older kids but had fun in the STEM room climbing on things and playing with toys. I'm so glad I brought wet wipes.

It was our first visit the MODS, and it was excellent! We have visited several Discovery and Science Museums throughout the U.S. East Coast over the past few years. They are wonderful destination, designed to educate, inform, and spark the imagination of every visitor. The Fort Lauderdale MODS is well operated, maintained, and reasonable in admissions. The staff were all affable, knowledgable, and eager to educate inquisitive visitors on the details of the various exhibits. MODS is overflowing in imagination, inspiration, and a convivial atmosphere that is fun for the entire family. Recommendation: If you still maintain some Covid practices; bring Hand Sanitizer. A popular and interactive destination such as MODS presents challenges for refilling the hand sanitizer dispensers. Having our own travel bottle helped us.

Please avoid this place if Ken is working at the front door. He harassed my family and I multiple times over admission. He was the first one we saw walking in and then approached twice upon exiting and sitting outside by the gravity clock. I don't know what other reason other than race would be the issue as he didn't ask any other ethnicity for a receipt. This place will never get another cent of my money.

From the perspective of the movie aspect and not the museum... because we came here for their insane imax screen. Their imax screen, insane, huge... definitely would come back again to see another really good movie but only a good movie. We saw Topgun here and it was the best view on the biggest screen. However, the wait/line up to get into here is ridiculous, and they don't open the doors until the movie time. You're also not able to select your seats beforehand so that's also a reason that I won't be coming here again unless for a movie that's as amazing as Topgun was.

Dare I say outdated but somehow still fun? I have a 5 and 9 year old. We've come to MODS a few times over the last 9 years. No more than twice per year, which isn't too bad for someone who lives in south Florida. If it's your first time you'll be alright, but besides the tiny section they rotate out, this place has been the same for nearly a decade. It's big and spacious which is great so doesn't feel crowded. The staff is just not that interested in their job. They had some activity stations set up but the 3 teens manning the activity couldn't look less bored and less interested. When asked what the activity was they actually looked annoyed that we interrupted their conversation. The space area is ancient but the kids still had a good time. The human anatomy area is super sparse with not much to do at all. The fossil area is fun for the kids. Outdoors is cute, but almost no shade at all (a big fail in SFLA). The cafe? Oh boy, stick to the popcorn. The heated food is quite revolting. I saw the picture of the chicken quesadilla and gave it a try. It's pretty disgusting. A frozen quesadilla with minced "chicken" bits that is thrown in the microwave. The tortilla is just soggy with the liquified cheese and little crumbles that are supposed to be chicken. Bathrooms are pretty darn filthy by 3pm and many stalls with no toilet paper. Ok so you may be wondering how the heck this earned a 4 and not a 2? In spite of all of the negatives above, my kids had a good time. They kept themselves entertained for 4 hours. If it were up to me I honestly wouldn't go back.

I have grown up in South Florida my entire life and have been to this museum several times over the years. Each year the condition of the exhibits and interactive activities continues to decline. I was there this past Sunday with my wife, mother, daughter, stepdaughter, stepson, sister, and brother-in-law. What we thought would be a fun day was really just a lack luster waste of money. To begin with the upstairs animal exhibits were closed so the kids were disappointed, the kids discovery spot was also closed (set to reopen 8/4 for full transparency). Upstairs many exhibits were out of order or simply non-operational, bathrooms were dirty, and even something as simple as markers for the Dino exhibit where kids draw and the Dinos come to life were dried out. 1 working marker out of 3 available at 12:30pm, shortly after opening. I'm sure there is enough room in the budget for markers. So absolutely disappointing to see how there is such mediocre care. As I mentioned the downstairs kids zone is closed and the Everglades experience is now simply a 4min video instead of the prior airboat simulation. Outside the park was also in horrible condition with several experiences being out of order or in rundown condition. Comments have been turned off on all of their instagram posts so I have a feeling I am not the only one noticing the condition of the place deteriorating. Such a shame for a place with such potential. Beware if you visit. You will pay full price and get half the experience. $186 that were essentially thrown out the window.

This is a large and fun museum for all. The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is a private, non-profit museum. The MODS serves more than 90,000 students on school sponsored field trips annually including the urban, underserved population; low-literacy families; and at-risk youth through internship and mentoring programs and community outreach. The MODS offers classes, camps, turtle walks, overnight camp-ins, outreach programs, science demos and labs, environmental education programs and lectures. The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is connecting people to inspiring science through interactive exhibits, programs and films. MODS fulfills its mission by delivering creative content and programming through four major content pillars: Physical Sciences; Health; Environmental Science; and Early Childhood. More than 425,000 people visit the Museum annually and more than 10 million have experienced the Museum since opening in 1992. Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Science District, MODS features 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring our signature exhibit: the Great Gravity Clock. The Great Gravity Clock stands at 52 feet tall and is the biggest kinetic energy sculpture in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world. The 294-seat AutoNation IMAX® 3D Theater features both 2D and 3D films and is the only Certified Giant Screen® in South Florida, with a powerful sound system, 4K Laser projection system for unparalleled clarity and brilliance, and a 60 ft. x 80 ft. giant screen for a truly immersive film experience. During the month of June 2022, families will travel back in time with Dinosaurs in Motion. This exhibit weaves the principles of kinetics, biomechanics, and robotics in their exposed mechanics and movable features for a roaring good time! There are many fun things to do with the kids or the ones young at heart.... -Dino Activities: Future paleontologists can excavate artifacts just like a paleontologist in the field in the Dino Dig Pit. The fun part is to assess evidence by chipping away fossils with a chocolate chip cookie dig and make-and-take a shark tooth necklace. - Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Anyone can explore the Dinosaurs in Motion traveling exhibit, travel back in time to discover all about fossils and dinosaurs through MODS' dino-mite stage show and go on Rock Talks, a guided tour with our MODS' in-house geologist. - Animal Encounters: You can learn about alligators, horseshoe crabs and many other animals. - Catch a Roaring IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Dinosaurs of Antarctica, Ancient Caves, or Dino Dana The Movie. - Career Connection: Explore how gemologists and paleontologists study ancient life, from dinosaurs to prehistoric plants, mammals, fish, insects, fungi and microbes. Stop by and spend a few hours exploring and learning about our world of science.

Our kids love love this musuem! We became members in March and we've been coming here almost every weekend especially now that they opened up the Discovery Spot. We live in Miami but we don't mind driving all the way to this museum. We are also members of Frost museum and Miami Children Museum but this museum is by far the best for our toddlers and it is their favorite. There are so many activities for the kids of all ages and so many educational things on site. On top of their exhibitions, they also have shows, animal encounters, and IMAX experience for family to enjoy. They have outdoor learning area and my kids loved it but it can get too hot in the summer.