Museum of Discovery and Science

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401 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
The Museum of Discovery and Science is a private and nonprofit facility. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums and the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Its facility covers an area of more than 85,000 square feet with interactive science exhibits, classrooms, caf , store and an atrium. Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the facility serves more than 450,000 visitors. Its IMAX Theater was opened in 1992 and has a seating capacity for more than 300 people. It features a more than 15,000- watt digital system that delivers discrete channels of clear sound through various speakers. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the museum serves as an official interpretive site of the South Florida Ecosystems Restoration Task Force. The museum educates people through hands-on exhibits, engaging educational programming, and films and a live animal collection.

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Anna L.
12/1/2025

It's a fun even place to have something to do on a rainy or a very hot day but honestly for the price tag it could have been better. Not my favorite children's museum. I just don't understand all...

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Adrian F.
8/25/2025

The Museum of Discovery and Science isn't just a building with exhibits -- it's a rite of passage if you grew up anywhere near Fort Lauderdale. For me, it started as a kid, jaw practically...

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Jazz R.
8/3/2025

Had a blast with our family! Family was in town and the boys are around two years old and what a blast they had! So much to do for them and so much for them To see especially the exhibits...

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Alexandra T.
12/10/2025

Honestly, this was such a disappointing visit. I grew up coming to the MODS and have such fond memories. I even had my 7th birthday here! My husband and I were so excited to relive these memories...

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Olena M.
9/22/2025

A really nice kids museum in Fort Lauderdale! I went with my three year old daughter and spent a good two hours there. Perfect for that age. I like that there is convenient parking garage next to...

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