Hours, Directions, Parking & Transportation
For more than 40 years, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) has served as your trusted source for science education in the South Florida community. Our deepest commitment is to create the safest environment possible for our guests, staff, volunteers and animals that call MODS home.
The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater also is currently open. Guests are required to wear masks upon entering and exiting the Theater. Face masks are required except when eating and drinking in the auditorium. In order to maintain social distancing, the Theater is operating with a reduced capacity, and showtimes are staggered.
Thank you for your understanding, trust and support during these exceptional times.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking is available at several locations surrounding the Museum of Discovery & Science. Lots operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale include the Arts & Entertainment Garage and street parking along SW 2nd Street. Parking in these areas is recommended. Rates vary from $1.50-$3.00 per hour. Special event rates may apply.
Additional parking can be found on the east and west sides of the Museum. These lots are operated by private companies. Rates may vary.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PARK WITHOUT PAYING. The lot operators will tow your car if you do not pay or stay longer than your time on the meter.
DIRECTIONS
Address: 401 S.W. Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
The Museum is located in downtown Fort Lauderdale in the Arts & Science District, across from Riverwalk’s Esplanade Park located on New River:
- Take I-95 north (from Miami) or south (from Palm Beach) to Broward Boulevard.
- Drive east on Broward Boulevard to S.W. Fifth Avenue (Commodore Brook Avenue).
- Turn right onto S.W. 5th Avenue.
- The Museum will be on the left with the Arts & Entertainment parking garage on the right.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Click the above image for the Fort Lauderdale Station Tri-Rail website which provides links to free bus shuttle information to downtown Fort Lauderdale along Broward Boulevard. The shuttle bus makes a stop that is one block from the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Click the above image for Broward County bus schedule and route maps. The Museum of Discovery and Science is located four blocks west of the Broward Central Bus Terminal on Broward Boulevard.
Click the above image for information on the Sun Trolley route and schedule. The Sun Trolley makes round trips from the beaches via Las Olas Boulevard to the Museum of Discovery and Science and Brightline.
Click the above image for information on the Water Taxi map and schedule. The Water Taxi makes frequent trips and includes a River Route which takes patrons to Downtown Fort Lauderdale with a stop at Esplanade Park directly across from the Museum of Discovery and Science.