about the museum of discovery and science

Mission

The Museum of Discovery and Science mission is: connecting people to inspiring science.

Inclusivity

The Museum of Discovery and Science welcomes individuals from all walks of life to visit, experience, connect and discover inspiring science. We support all family structures, creating a culture of hospitality where diversity is celebrated. Our doors are open to everyone: individuals and families with physical, sensory and emotional disabilities and disparities in education, social and economic status. We embrace our truly diverse community of various ethnicities, religions, gender identification and sexual orientations. All are welcome here.

History

The Museum began its history as a project of the Junior League of Fort Lauderdale, opening as the Discovery Center, a hands-on museum of art, science and history, in 1977 in the historic New River Inn. Over the course of the next few years, several other historic buildings became part of the Museum’s complex. Read More.

Fast Facts

More than 450,000 people visit the Museum of Discovery and Science annually. Over 8 million visitors have experienced the Museum since opening in 1992. The Museum currently serves more than 90,000 students annually who visit on school sponsored field trips. Read More.

Annual Reports

Please read the Museum’s latest Annual Report to learn about the Museum’s activities, accomplishments and financial performance. Read More.

Board of Trustees

The Museum of Discovery and Science is a private, non-profit museum governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of community and business leaders who generously volunteer their service.  Read More.