Shark Kingdom at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
2025-06-27 10:00 - 2025-09-30 21:30 UTC | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Go nose-to-nose and fin-to-fin with the ocean’s top predators in scenic and remote waters around the world in Shark Kingdom, a new 3D documentary, at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), the largest screen in South Florida. Follow an all-female cast of shark conservation superwomen Jess Cramp, Liv Rose and Cristina Zenato as they dive into the kingdom of sharks, get up-close and personal with these awe-inspiring creatures and uncover their secrets to fight for the future of our shared oceans. From great whites hunting in the wild and windswept seas of New Zealand, whaler sharks learning to coexist with Australian fishermen, to elusive oceanic white tip “shipwreck sharks” traversing uncharted depths of the Pacific, each shark species wields unique survival powers in their distinct environments.
Shark Kingdom is an epic family adventure, revealing how the ocean’s top predator uses hidden super senses to be a key player in the marine ecosystem. The movie grew from a childhood fascination with sharks from filmmaker, biologist and diver Matt Tomaszewski, who spent years filming sharks.
Tomaszewski and the crew traversed the world in search of some of the highest concentrations of sharks: the Maldives, Tahiti, the Cook Islands; Lord Howe Island, the Australian version of Galapagos Islands; even a tiny island deep in the Southern Ocean, home to great whites. By virtue of having healthy shark populations, these places are also quite untouched and incredibly photogenic for the giant screen.
Carrying hundreds of kilos of giant screen filming equipment off the grid is no vacation, however. Underwater filming is a complex puzzle of weather, ocean currents and the sharks themselves. Audiences will be treated to the best and most magical moments captured on camera – think seas so clear you can see the clouds from 30 meters below water and being surrounded by more than one hundred sharks swimming peacefully around you.
Through the eyes of shark scientists, divers and even a “shark whisperer,” audiences will see another side of sharks. The filmmakers hope that the women who study and protect sharks in this film will inspire the young and young-at-heart.
Shark Kingdom is produced by Definition Studios and distributed by K2 Studios. For more information, visit sharkkingdomfilm.com.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The film Shark Kingdom is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX® documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

Wild Rescue at the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science
2025-09-05 09:30 - 2026-01-01 22:30 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Wild Rescue, an uplifting film following the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life, opens at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on Friday, September 5. Produced by Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc., Wild Rescue is based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and its dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wild animals. The film is narrated by Marc Summers of Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” and Food Network’s “Unwrapped.”
From the arrival of a fragile bobcat to the rehabilitation of a young fox evacuated during a wildfire, explore hospital admissions, groundbreaking medical treatments and the delicate balance of wildlife care. With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance – and that hope is worth fighting for.
Wild Rescue was filmed using the latest Red Digital Cinema camera systems, including the Red Raptor VV X. The film team captured breathtaking detail and dynamic range, enhancing every visual element for an unparalleled cinematic experience. Combined with cutting-edge aerial cinematography, immersive sound design and advanced visual effects, the film delivers a visually stunning and emotionally rich theater experience.
The official trailer for Wild Rescue can be viewed at wildrescuemovie.com.
At MODS, explore Broward County’s wildlife and ecosystems in the immersive Nature Explore: Outdoor Exhibit. This interactive space fosters biodiversity by inspiring environmental stewardship, sustainability and lifelong learning for all ages. Guests can dig like a gopher tortoise, build a coyote den and craft butterfly wings from natural materials — showcasing the importance of Florida’s wildlife corridors and conservation. The exhibit supports the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation by raising awareness about protecting and connecting vital habitats across the state.
The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 SW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The film Wild Rescue is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX® documentary film. For tickets, please visit mods.org/tickets and for showtimes, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

“Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art and Culture” at History Fort Lauderdale
2025-09-10 - 2025-10-19 | history fort lauderdale, 231 SW Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33301
History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present its fourth annual “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture” exhibit showcasing creativity from our Latin community. The fine art exhibit, running from September 10 through October 19 during Hispanic Heritage Month, will feature work from local award-winning artists-in-residence including Oscar Montoya (Colombia) Isabel Perez Salazar (Venezuela), Florencia Clement de Grandprey (Spain), and Lifrancis Rojas (Venezuela).
History Fort Lauderdale hosts a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. It seeks to bring awareness to the community through both traveling exhibits and multiple permanent exhibits including “Women Trailblazers,” “Fort Lauderdale – the Early Years,” “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward,” “Fashion & Musical Theatre,” “From Dugouts to Dream Yachts: the story of boatbuilding along the New River,” Seminole Arts & Culture,” “New River Archaeology,” “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” and “Take PRIDE, a retrospective on LGBTQ life in South Florida.”
History Fort Lauderdale’s “Viva Fort Lauderdale” is sponsored by the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Jan and Ed Crocker Unrestricted Fund, Leo M. and Alice J. Rutten Fund and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund. Additional funding is provided, in part, by Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward County Cultural Council and Visit Lauderdale.
History Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with docent guided tours, daily, at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Group walking tours are available upon special request. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors and $7 for students (through age 22 with a valid student ID). Admission is free for members, military and children ages six and under. Tickets are available online at HistoryFortLauderdaleTickets.
For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call (954) 463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ftlhistory, on Instagram @ftlhistory and on Twitter @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/user/FTLhistory.

Messy Science Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science
2025-09-28 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
Get ready to dive into a slimy, muddy, ooey-gooey adventure at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)!
Unleash your inner scientist with messy hands-on experiments, meet animal ambassadors who dig, crawl and slime their way through life and discover how our Life Sciences team cares for the amazing creatures that call MODS home. Create your own muddy masterpieces, stretch and splatter sticky slimes and uncover their gooey secrets under a microscope. It’s a month of slime-filled fun, wild animal encounters and messy discoveries for all ages!
Beginning September 12, explore the PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play traveling exhibit presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and sponsored by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and Chewy Vet Care. Based on the preschool series PAW Patrol®, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, this interactive exhibit gives kids and their grown-ups an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment. Visit Adventure Bay and meet the rescue pups, each inspired by a real-world job – there’s police officer (Chase), firefighter (Marshall), construction worker (Rubble), fearless pilot (Skye) and more. Just as the heroic pups, who believe “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” work together to protect their community on the TV show, families visiting MODS will work together to save the day and learn about how real-life professionals coordinate to keep people safe and happy. On select days, Chewy Vet Care will also host an interactive Vet Clinic, where children can step into the role of animal caretakers by practicing empathy and learning how to care for pets and other animals in need. Families will also have the opportunity to meet the brave individuals – both human and furry – who help keep our communities safe and healthy with Meet & Greets, a Touch-a-Truck Zone and K-9 Demonstrations. PAW Patrol: Adventure Play was produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon. The exhibit runs through January 11, 2026, and is included with admission to MODS.
Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.
For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Museum of Discovery and Science
2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale, 33312
MODS Sensory-Friendly Sundays provide a sensory sensitive environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. The museum is open two hours early for 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 and the sound will be lowered. All films will be presented in 2D and no trailers will be shown before the movie. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, walk, dance and shout without worrying about complaints. Families can bring snacks from home, blankets and other small items to make themselves comfortable.
Throughout the Museum, children can participate in a variety of sensory-based activities. They can engage in social interactions and improve their processing, modulation and regulation of sensory input to increase their participation in a natural environment.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world.
Sensory-Friendly Sundays are sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and ABA Centers of Florida.
Free for both members and non-members. To register, please visit mods.org/sensorysunday.
For more information, visit mods.org or call (954) 467-MODS (6637). Like us and follow us on social media at Facebook: facebook.com/modsftl, Twitter: twitter.com/modsftl and Instagram: instagram.com/modsftl.

Touch Tank Demonstrations
2025-09-28 10:45 - 11:00 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Touch Tank Demonstrations
Daily demonstrations at 10:45am

Creation Station
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL, 33432, United States
Creation Station

FAMILY

Creation Station is a drop-in art-making program for all ages.
FREE with admission

Sat, Nov 29 2025, 11am – 4pm
Sat, Dec 27 2025, 11am – 4pm
Sat, Jan 24 2026, 11am – 4pm
Sat, Mar 28 2026, 11am – 4pm

Live Alligator Petting
2025-09-28 14:00 - 14:30 | Cox Science Center, 4801 Dreher Trail North, Weest Palm Beach, FL, 33405
Live Alligator Petting
Friday – Sunday Only at 2:00pm
