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*!
Pre-registration is required. First-come, first-served. Limited to 200 members. Members will check in at the Information Desk. Admission is included.
*Subject to change
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!
Each week, enjoy a new adventure as class themes rotate between Little Aviators, Little Fins and Little Rangers — offering exciting, hands-on STEM experiences inspired by air, sea and land!
Offered on: Fridays
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 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 2025 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)* |
| April 24 6 p.m. EDT | Tracking South African Marine Animals | Taryn Murray, Instrument Scientist at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity |
| May 22 6 p.m. EDT | Climate Change & Sevengill Sharks in New Zealand | Alice Rogers, Director of the Coastal Ecology Laboratory at the Victoria University of Wellington |
| June 8 6 p.m. (EDT) | Community Shark Conservation in Turks and Caicos (World Ocean’s Day) | Jillian Morris, Founder and President of Sharks4Kids |
| June 26 6 p.m. (EDT) | Angola Elasmo Project | Ana Lúcia Furtado, marine biologist and SHARKPROJECT Ambassador for Angola |
| July 14 6 p.m. (EDT) | Mexico’s Critical Shark Nurseries (World Shark Day) | Ramón Bonfil, Researcher for Mexico’s Department of Systematics and Aquatic Ecology |
| July 24 6 p.m. (EDT) | Caribbean Deep-Sea Shark Fishing | Ana Hernández, Community Development Coordinator at the Blue World Foundation |
| August 14 6 p.m. (EDT) | Sea Turtles on D’Arros Island | Jeanne A. Mortimer, researcher and biology & conservation consultant |
| August 28 6 p.m. (EDT) | Devil Rays in the Azores | Sophie Prendergast, PhD Student at the Institute of the Sea, University of the Azores |
| September 25 6 p.m. (EDT) | Tracking Guitarfish on Mexico’s Medicinal Market | Bryan Huerta Beltrán, Researcher at the University of Southern Mississippi |
| October 17 6 p.m. (EDT) | Critical Habitats and Brain Science (International Sawfish Day) | Ashley Mackenzie Dawdy, PhD Student with the Coastal and Marine Laboratory, Florida State University, and Kara E. Yopak, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington |
| October 23 6 p.m. (EDT) | Benin’s Threatened Species | Houangninan Midinoudewa, Fisheries Biologist at the Benin Fisheries and Oceanological Research Institute |
| November 6 6 p.m. (EDT) | Africa Panel: Shark Fishing Data for Conservation | Lara Fola-Matthews, Researcher at the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, and Ghofrane Labyedh, Shark & Ray Program Leader at the African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization |
| November 20 6 p.m. (EDT) | Tracking Shark-Like Rays in Taiwan | Wei-Chuan Chiang, Researcher with the Eastern Marine Biology Research Center, Fisheries Research Institute of Taiwan, and Kevin Weng, Associate Professor of Fisheries Science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science |
| December 18 6 p.m. (EDT) | Protecting the Galápagos for Sharks | Pelayo Salinas, Co-Principal Investigator of Shark Ecology & Conservation with the Charles Darwin Foundation |
PLEASE NOTE: A unique Zoom link will be sent to registrants before the event.
*Dates and speakers are subject to change.
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Dates: April 19* • June 7 • August 16 • October 4 • December 6
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
*PLEASE NOTE: The Beach Cleanup on April 19 will take place at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, located at 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
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Witness the Magic of Sea Turtle Nesting!
June 13* • June 17* • June 27* • July 15* • July 25* • July 29* • 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Start your journey with a fascinating presentation about sea turtles, followed by a guided trip to the nesting grounds. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, witnessing a nesting Loggerhead sea turtle is a breathtaking experience you won’t forget!
Members: $35 per person (adult or child, age 9+)
Non-members: $40 per person (adult or child, age 9+)
Participants must be at least 9 years old.
*Dates are subject to change.
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Date: Last Sunday of each month — May 25 • June 22 • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 • October 26 • November 23 • December 28
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
On the last Sunday of each month, MODS offers FREE Sensory-friendly exploration and activities from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., with the Museum opening early before regular hours, followed by 12:30 p.m. IMAX film.*
Guests can also participate in sensory-based activities throughout the Museum to promote social interaction and enhance sensory processing and regulation skills in a natural environment.
To create a supportive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, theater lights will be turned up, sound levels lowered, and all films will be presented in 2D. No trailers will be shown.
Guests are welcome to move around, sing, dance and bring comfort items such as snacks, blankets and small personal items.
Time:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Museum Exploration and Activities
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m.: IMAX Film Screening
Cost: FREE
Preregistration required.
*IMAX films are subject to change.
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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.
