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Museum of Discovery and Science
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| MODS - BUILDING FANTASTIC FUTURES (BFF) |
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| Friends of MODS |
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| Leonardo da Vinci Society |
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| Museum of Discovery & Science General Donation |
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Upcoming Events:
MODS Gala-An Evening in the South Pacific - Saturday October, 20 2018
STAR TREK BEYOND: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE® - Tuesday July, 30 3016
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| Statement of Purpose: |
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential
pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits,
programs and films. |
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| Address: |
401 S.W. Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 |
| Phone Number: |
9547130918 |
| Fax: |
954-467.0046 |
| Email Address: |
hillary.wallace@mods.net |
| Web Site: |
www.MODS.org |
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| Number of Employees: |
80-85 |
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| Major Fund-raisers: |
Gala and Wine & Culinary Event |
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| Director(s): |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kenneth Stiles , Chairman
Jon Ferrando.
Vice-Chair and Immediate Past Chair
Keith Koenig, Vice-Chair
Thomas P. Angelo, Vice-Chair
Rick Burgess, Vice-Chair
Brian Clay, Vice-Chair |
| Key Personnel: |
Kim L. Cavendish, CEO/President
Meredith Feder, VP of Devlopment |
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| Founded: |
1977 |
| Community Served: |
Tri-Counties including Maimi-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach and out of town visitors. |
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| Ongoing Projects: |
In 2010 we will break ground on the next phase of the Museum’s development to include a 31,000 square foot new wing named the EcoDiscovery Center, which will feature a virtual tour of the Everglades, a two-story Live Otter Exhibit, Florida’s Water Story, a major health exhibit, a Science Live Theater and four new classrooms/labs, among other features. |
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| Accomplishments: |
With its 85,000 square feet of interior space, the 300-seat AutoNation IMAX Theater, and a dramatic open-air atrium with the biggest kinetic sculpture in Florida, the iconic Great Gravity Clock, the Museum of Discovery and Science features over 200 exciting interactive exhibits and a large array of programs that engage diverse audiences of all ages. The Museum serves nearly 450,000 visitors every year, and is the primary destination for school field trips in Broward County |
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Previous Event Coverage:
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MODS – 20th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebratio
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The Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale 21st Century MODS Gala
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The Museum of Discovery and Science – Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration
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Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale ‘MAD for MODS Gala”
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MODS “Fashions”
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May 08, 2013 Friends of MODS (Museum of Discovery and Science) "Runway Star Fashion Bazaar"
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April 05, 2013 18th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration benefits MODS
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November 05, 2012 Museum of Discovery & Science EcoDiscovery Center Grand Opening Gala
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November 03, 2012 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale MAD for MODS Gala
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June 05, 2012 Friends of MODS Ends Season with a Summer Soiree
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March 30, 2012 Museum of Discovery & Science 17th Annual Wine and Culinary Celebration
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February 07, 2012 Musum of Discovery & Science @ the Pier Top
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May 20, 2011 Friends of MODS Celebrates First Year with Captain Jack's Booty Call
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April 01, 2011 Museum of Discovery & Science 2011 Wine & Culinary Celebration
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October 23, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Ft. Lauderdale Casino Royal Gala benefits Museum of Discovery & Science
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October 01, 2010 Clyde Butcher’s photography exhibit Wilderness Visions of America kicks off @ Museum of Discovery & Science sponsored by American Express
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April 16, 2010 MODS 15th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration
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April 08, 2010 Museum of Discovery & Science Kick off Event
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April 11, 2008 Museum of Discovery & Science Annual Wine Culinary Celebration
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