{"id":187199,"date":"2026-03-11T13:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/187199\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T13:19:08","slug":"spring-break-experiences-and-science-adventures-at-the-museum-of-discovery-and-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/187199\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Break Experiences and Science Adventures at the Museum of Discovery and Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Young volunteers participate in a community beach cleanup with MODS, helping protect South Florida\u2019s coastline while learning about environmental stewardship and conservation. Photo courtesy of MODS.<\/p>\n

Highlights include the opening of Wild Asia: Life at Extremes, the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival, spring break camp and sustainability-focused community programs.<\/p>\n

Boca Raton, FL \u2014 March 11, 2026\u00a0\u2014 This March, the Museum of Discovery and Science<\/a> (MODS) invites families to explore interactive exhibitions, immersive IMAX\u00ae experiences and hands-on learning opportunities throughout spring break season. From new documentary releases and traveling exhibits to sustainability initiatives and STEAM programs, MODS offers exciting opportunities for guests of all ages to learn, play and discover together.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarch showcases a broad range of engaging science experiences for children and adults,\u201d said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. \u201cWith the debut of a new IMAX\u00ae documentary, the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival, spring break camp and hands-on sustainability programs, families can discover new ways to experience science throughout the month.\u201d<\/p>\n

Traveling Exhibit Spotlight: HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever
Now Open \u2013 May 3, 2026<\/p>\n

HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever invites guests to explore the science behind hockey through interactive challenges focused on reaction time, strength and technology. Guests can discover how physics, engineering and innovation shape the sport, from equipment design to player performance. Presented by Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital, with additional support from\u00a0 Finally, Florida Panthers Foundation, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and the Shannon and Johnathan Robertson Charitable Fund. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit mods.org\/hockey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Traveling Exhibit Spotlight: Game On! Adventure in Every Move
Now Open \u2013 May 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Game On! Adventure in Every Move invites guests to jump into life-sized interactive games that explore the fun of motion, balance and teamwork through hands-on play. Families can race through oversized challenges, test coordination and problem-solving skills and experience how movement, physics and strategy come together in dynamic, full-body gameplay. Designed for all ages, the exhibit blends creativity, collaboration and active learning to transform play into an engaging experience. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit mods.org\/gameon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Power Play Weekends
Now \u2013 April \u2022 Saturdays 10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. | Sundays 12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Families can explore the science of movement and performance during Power Play Weekends at MODS. Hockey-inspired activities throughout the Museum invite guests to test reaction time, coordination and problem-solving skills while learning how physics and wellness support athletic performance. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit mods.org\/powerplay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

IMAX\u00ae Documentary Opening: Wild Asia: Life at Extremes
Opens March 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Wild Asia: Life at Extremes explores the remarkable wildlife and ecosystems of Asia through breathtaking cinematography and powerful conservation storytelling. The film highlights the region\u2019s diverse habitats and the extraordinary species that thrive within them. Included with Museum admission. For more information, please visit mods.org\/wildasia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keep Our Beaches Clean: Beach Cleanup
March 14 \u2022 8 a.m. \u2013 11 a.m.<\/p>\n

Join MODS at the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park for a community beach cleanup focused on protecting South Florida\u2019s coastline. Advance registration required. For more information, please visit mods.org\/beachcleanup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Makerspace Workshop: Pepper\u2019s Ghost
March 14 \u2022 4 p.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Discover the science behind a classic stage illusion in this hands-on Makerspace workshop. Participants will build their own Pepper\u2019s Ghost box while exploring light, reflection and visual perception to make images appear out of nowhere. Designed for ages 10 and up, no experience is required, just curiosity, creativity and a love of making. For details, visit mods.org\/peppersghost<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Camp STEAMology: Camp Aviation Academy: Air to Orbit
March 16\u201320 \u2022 9 a.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Campers in kindergarten through fourth grade will take flight during spring break with hands-on engineering challenges, flight-inspired experiments and creative builds that explore the science of lift, thrust and propulsion. The week also includes a weekly IMAX\u00ae immersion for an extra dose of high-flying fun. For more information and to register, please visit mods.org\/camp<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Scouting America Workshop: Eco Defenders
March 28 \u2022 10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Scouts explore environmental stewardship and sustainability through interactive science activities connected to official badge requirements. For more information, please visit mods.org\/scoutworkshops<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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