A Glance into MODS’ Future

Opening Summer 2023!

Introducing The Discovery Spot With a scheduled opening of summer 2023, we are excited to announce a complete renovation of the Discovery Center exhibit. The new Discovery Spot is being crafted as a space where young scientists can explore their natural curiosity in an area developed just for them (4,000 square foot exhibit space)! The Early Childhood Exhibit will be an immersive exhibit space that serves as a gateway experience to MODS, to school and to life-long STEM learning for visitors ages birth through six, their caregivers and other family members.

Early Exploration In each of the three themed areas within the Early Childhood Exhibit, “Ocean to Air”, “Everglades” and “Citrus Grove” there are a multitude of immersive experiences that are STEM-driven and that build confidence and efficacy. Role-playing and imaginative play is a natural aspect of STEM activities. Each themed area will have a defined “Research Station” where visitors role-play being real scientists, collecting data and making discoveries of their own!

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A Glance into MODS’ Future

Opening Summer 2023!

First Steps in Science Playful exploration of STEM experiences leads to lifelong learning for all families.

Diversity & Inclusion The exhibition’s content and experiences will help advance the museum’s DEAI work, including through words, images, and examples of phenomena. Images of people used in graphics will reflect a diversity of genders, races and ethnicities, family structures, and abilities and disabilities. The exhibit look and feel and its colors, finishes, and furnishings will be welcoming and comforting to visitors with sensory processing disorders or autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, specific content will be locally, personally, and/or culturally relevant, as confirmed by visitor testing.

Appropriate Content Exhibit content will be developmentally appropriate and reflect current research regarding early childhood learning and family engagement.

Because STEM learning in early childhood is multi-dimensional and inextricably linked to learning in other subjects, non-STEM content such as language-building, art exploration, etc. will be supported by interactives where there is a natural synergy for including those subjects.

Accessibility The design of the space and the interactives will follow the principals of Universal Design.

The gallery design and ergonomics will empower all visitors to fully explore the exhibition. ADA requirements will be met to ensure visitors feel welcome and able to participate to the fullest.

Visitor-Center & Community-Focus Exhibit will accommodate school groups and allow for comfortable visits for both groups and families

Design should strive for an infectious sense of fun and exploration, while providing an aesthetic that is attractive and welcoming to visitors of multiple ages and stages, including adult caregivers.

The Discovery Spot: Content Advisory Committee • Dr. Lori Canning, Broward County Public Schools • Howard Bakalar, Early Learning Coalition and A.D. Henderson Foundation • Dr. Remy Dou, Florida International University • Jessica Rincon, Children’s Services Council • Heather Siskind, Jack and Jill Children’s Center • Miss Penny, Education Services Manager PBS • Zoie Saunders, City of Fort Lauderdale • Kim Reckley, PNC Grow Up Great

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE

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