Programs Focused on the Environment
The Building Blocks of Resilience Education
From first steps into science to Beach Cleanups and Sensory-Friendly Sundays, discover ongoing STEM learning at MODS.
Learn More About STEM Programs
The Discovery Spot is open one hour early from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. for MODS Members on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Pre-registration is required. First-come, first-served. Limited to 200 members. Members will check in at the Information Desk. Admission is included.
Calling all little adventurers (ages 2-6) and their caregivers! Dive into playful STEM fun and hands-on activities that make learning unforgettable. Explore music, stories and learning through play.
Let the fun take flight, swim and explore!
LITTLE AVIATORS*
Calling all future pilots! Imaginations will soar while exploring the magic of flight. Climb into the fascinating world of airplanes and helicopters as they take to the skies. Plus, discover what goes on behind the scenes at an airport. It’s a high-flying adventure not to be missed!
Offered on: Mondays
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
Space is limited. First-come, first-served.
LITTLE FINS*
Dive into ocean fun! From playful dolphins to colorful coral reefs. Journey through the deep blue sea, learning about marine life and the importance of keeping oceans healthy. Discover fascinating sea creatures and ways to protect their homes!
Offered on: Wednesdays
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
Space is limited. First-come, first-served.
LITTLE RANGERS*
Get ready for a wild adventure! Explore the Everglades and learn about the animals and plants that call this unique ecosystem home. From wading birds to gators, uncover the wonders of this incredible habitat and why it’s so important to protect it!
Offered on: Fridays
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
Space is limited. First-come, first-served.
*Guests must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts.
NOTE: The Discovery Spot class schedules are subject to change. Please check this page frequently for scheduling updates. Please email booking@mods.org with questions.
Join us in the Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab, powered by PNC Grow Up Great, where little learners will make BIG discoveries in a space designed especially for the early ages. Upon entering the space, guests are transported to a rich nature-filled South Florida backyard landscape complete with native plants and wildlife they will experience from the perspective of a small insect. Hosted programming in the Lab will include learning through play, hands-on STEM activities, music, story time and more!
DROP IN AND EXPLORE (0-6 YEARS: OPEN PLAY)
Join us for learning through play experiences, socialization time, STEM activities and more!
Offered on: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Offered on: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
PLAYDATES (0-6 YEARS)
Join us for sounds, shows and friendly engagement!
Music Time Mondays: 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sing-alongs, instruments, bubbles, puppets and more!
Pop-up Science Wednesdays: 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Interactive STEM demonstrations.
Wiggle Time Fridays: 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Movement, stretching exercises, obstacle courses and more!
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
LITTLE SEEDLINGS CLASS (6 MONTHS-18 MONTHS)*
Join us for this “Caregiver and Me” style program in which your little ones can participate in tummy time and take their first steps in science.
Offered on: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
Space is limited. First-come, first-served.
LITTLE SPROUTS CLASS (18 MONTHS-36 MONTHS)*
Join us for this “Caregiver and Me” style program with socialization time, circle time and hands-on STEM activities!
Offered on: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Members: Free
Non-members: Free with Museum admission
Space is limited. First-come, first-served.
*Guests must arrive within the first 10 minutes before the class starts to attend.
NOTE: Sprouting STEM program schedules are subject to change. Please check this page frequently for scheduling updates. Please email booking@mods.org with questions.
Tune into the FREE 2024 Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Save Our Seas Foundation, which features scientists, conservationists, researchers and educators who will share their passion for our oceans in programs designed for Museum guests of all ages.
Miss a discussion? No worries! A few days after each corresponding live stream, each talk is uploaded to our YouTube channel and will be linked below.
| Date/Time | Topic | Presenter(s) |
| May 2, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Nurseries for Florida’s Protected White-spotted Eagle Ray | Ariadna Rojas Corzo, a graduate student of the Fisheries Ecology and Conservation Lab at Florida Atlantic University |
| June 5, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Guarding Sharks in Ghana | Issah Seidu, founder and team leader of AquaLife Conservancy |
| July 15, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Community Shark Conservation in Turks and Caicos | Jillian Morris, founder and president of Sharks4Kids |
| August 1, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | The Importance of Seychelles for Blue Whales, Other Whales and Dolphins | Jeremy Kiszka, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University |
| August 15, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | The Thresher Sharks of Rhun Island | Rafid Shidqi, co-founder and managing director of Thresher Shark Indonesia |
| September 5, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Food Security and the Future for Sharks | Patricia Charvet, a biologist with the Universidade Federal do Ceará, and Tristan Guttridge, vice president and director of Saving the Blue |
| September 19, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Sharks and Rays in Cameroon | Ghofrane Labyedh, an ocean conservationist and a marine biologist with the African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization |
| October 3, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Karimunjawa – The Last Hope for Java’s Giants | Faqih Akbar Alghozali, co-founder and project leader of Elasmobranch Project Indonesia |
| October 17, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Sawfish Conservation: Bahamas & Amazonian Coast (International Sawfish Day) | Patricia Charvet, a biologist with the Universidade Federal do Ceará, and Tristan Guttridge, vice president and director of Saving the Blue |
| November 7, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Missing in Macquarie: The Case of the Disappearing Maugean Skate | Cynthia Awruch, lecturer at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania |
| December 5, 2024 6 p.m. (EDT) | Not Just a FAD: Protecting Silky Sharks in Fishing Hotspots | Bryan Keller, researcher at Saving the Blue |
PLEASE NOTE: A unique Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the event.
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Dates: December 7
Time: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Florida’s beautiful beaches need your help and we’re ready to make a splash! Join MODS at the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park for a fantastic morning of beach cleanup. Best of all, park entrance fees will be waived for our cleanup crew. It’s a perfect opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the sun, sand and sea.
Our cleanup is suitable for all ages, but it’s especially great for children ages 8 and up. Just a friendly reminder, all our young volunteers ages 16 and under should have an adult chaperone.
Remember to pack your reusable water bottle, sunscreen and bug spray; and be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Dress comfortably for the beach and the weather and come prepared to have a blast! We’ll provide water, Gatorade and cleaning supplies, but feel free to bring your own gear. Let’s team up and keep our beaches beautiful!
- WHERE: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (6503 N Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004)
- COST: FREE
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On the last Sunday of each month, MODS is 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, the sound will be lowered, and all films will be presented in 2D.
No trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about someone complaining. Families are allowed to bring snacks from home, as well as blankets and other small items to be comfortable.
Guests can also participate in a variety of sensory-based activities throughout the Museum. Children will engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.
Cost: FREE
Preregistration required.
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FREE Community Resource
Discover the NOISE PROJECT, a free app designed as a vital community resource for learning about noise pollution, measuring noise levels and exploring its impact on local environments. Now available on both the Apple and Google Play stores! Search for NOISE PROJECT. The app offers an accessible platform to connect with others and easily delve into the environmental effects of noise.
