Community Partners Help Make Learning Equitable.
MODS’ inclusivity and accessibility programs have a direct impact on our south Florida community, especially children. MODS strongly believes that every individual, regardless of financial means, should be able to visit the Museum. Our Opening Doors Initiative enables individuals, families and educational groups better access to the Museum and its resources.
Check back often for more FREE and discounted admission opportunities!
2023 Dates: October 7-8 • November 4-5 • December 2-3
2024 Dates: January 6-7 • February 3-4 • March 2-3 • April 6-7 • May 4-5 • June 1-2 • July 6-7 •
August 3-4 • September 7-8 • October 5-6 • November 2-3 • December 7-8 OR First Full Weekend of Every Month
MODS is proud to be a member of the Bank of America Museums on Us®. This program allows Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders one free general admission during the first full weekend of every month. This program cannot be combined with other offers and excludes ticketed and special exhibitions and fundraising events.
Guests can present an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID at the Museum box office to gain one free general admission.
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$2 Admission per Person for up to Four (4) People per EBT or WIC Card.
Dates:
Year Round
Museums for All is a program that provides low-cost admission to families who are a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), encourages people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
To receive Museums for All pricing, please present a valid photo ID and EBT card to the Box Office cashier. Qualified individuals receive a $2 admission fee per person for up to four people per EBT or WIC card. Adults and children are both eligible. Children under 2 receive free admission.
For more information about the Museums for All program, please click here. For agencies, if you would like to share the Museums for All program with your clients, click here to download the Marketing Kit with FAQs, ads and flyers.
This Program is Generously Supported by
2023 Dates: October 22 • November 26 • December 24
2024 Dates: January 28 • February 25 • March 24 • April 7 (Autism Awareness Day) • April 28 • May 26 • June 23 • July 28 • August 25 • September 22 • October 27 • November 24 • December 22
(Fourth Sunday of Every Month)
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
MODS will open an hour early for sensory-friendly Museum exploration and activities, followed by an IMAX film* at 12:30 p.m.
To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the theater lights will be turned up and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.
Participation in a variety of sensory-based activities is also available throughout the Museum. Children can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase participation in a natural environment.
MODS Member: Free
Non-members: Free
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MODS invites social service agencies, children and family organizations to take part in the Good 4U Kids’ Club made possible by the Leo Goodwin Foundation. This special club is part of the Museum’s Access Program and was created to offer the MODS experience to children and their families who might otherwise not be able to afford a visit. These children have been identified as program beneficiaries due to their limited resources and the challenges they face in their home environment.
Through partnerships with social service agencies, children and families with limited resources and challenges in the home environment enjoy free access to the Museum. For more information, questions or to arrange a field trip, please call Cameron Moore at 954.712.1365 or email booking@mods.org.
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FREE or Discounted Admission to Active and Veteran Military Personnel and their Families.
Dates:
Armed Forces Day through Labor Day
This program honors active military personnel and up to five family members by offering FREE summer admission through the Blue Star Museums program. From Armed Forces Day on May 20, through Labor Day, September 4, active-duty military, including National Guard and Reserve, and up to five family members can enjoy a fun family day at MODS free of charge.
The Blue Star Museums program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. The active-duty service member does not need to be present. Upon arrival at the Museum’s box office, families must show appropriate military identification.
NOTE: The Blue Star Museums program does not include admission to the IMAX® Theater. Qualified members must show proper identification and can upgrade to watch an IMAX documentary film on the GIANT screen for $5 per person upon arrival at the Museum’s box office.
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