The Discovery Spot is Now Open. Free, Timed Tickets for Young Scientists (Ages 0-6) and Their Families are Available Onsite at the Museum’s Box Office.
The Discovery Spot is Now Open. Free, Timed Tickets for Young Scientists (Ages 0-6) and Their Families are Available Onsite at the Museum’s Box Office.

Events @ Mods

Winter Wonderlab Science Weekends in December

December 1, 2024 @ 12:00 pm 5:00 pm

Experience the weather ingredients that make crazy winter storms. Explore how water changes states from gas to liquid to ice. Find out why the Florida climate is drastically different than many other places around the world.

  • Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Discover how Earth’s axis causes seasons, make-and-take your own snowflake and experience a winter Nitro show. Experience a sensory winter wonderland with a sock skating rink and winter lights.
  • Animal Encounters: Meet our resident animals and discover what they do during a Florida “winter.”
  • Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Arctic: Our Frozen Planet, Into America’s Wild, Blue Whales and more!
  • Career Connections: Explore careers in technology, environmental science and more! 

Just for early learners (ages 0-6):  Young explorers will observe how snowstorms can appear in a jar, experience misty bubbles and create winter magic watercolors.