In the Museum

There’s something for everyone at Miami Science Museum. One of the Museum’s key goals is to serve as a threshold into science and technology for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, inspiring a sense of wonder and excitement about the world we live in, and helping people see how science and technology can enrich their lives. From first-time visitors to those who come whenever they can, the Museum offers a changing mix of interactive exhibits, wildlife encounters, science theater, planetarium shows, science demos, camps, workshops and special events. Check out our Calendar of Events to see what’s happening next: http://www.miamisci.org/www/events.php.

A “Rocket Trip” from 1958

Want to take a rocket trip back in time? We recently discovered a reel of tape 54 years old, with a faded label reading “Rocket Trip 1958.” At this time, the Miami Science Museum was housed at its old location, … Continue reading

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Letting Loose at the LEGO Table

Today a group of visitors with the Hialeah Housing Authority were seen enjoying the LEGO table in the Museum and, together, created buildings, houses and other carefully constructed structures. “When you get to be our age, you have to keep … Continue reading

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Miami Science Museum Successfully Completes Four-Year ASPIRE Grant from AT&T

The Museum’s Upward Bound program is all about helping underprivileged youth aspire to great levels of achievement in education and in the workplace. Thanks to a generous grant and four-year partnership with the AT&T ASPIRE program, the Museum was able … Continue reading

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Wild Evening at Miami Science Museum

What does conservation mean to you? Does it mean taking action to save an endangered species? Protecting a threatened environment? Recycling? Visiting a local National Park to learn about your environment? Turning off the water while you brush your teeth? … Continue reading

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Upward Bound Showcases Student Talents

The Upward Bound program at the Museum is made up of lots of students who represent a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, personalities and career objectives—and as it turns out, a wide range of impressive talents. The Upward Bound Showcase was … Continue reading

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Miami Science Museum Laser Fest 2012

Miami Science Museum celebrated two nights of laser shows this past weekend during Laser Fest 2012. A marathon of shows entertained over two thousand laser show enthusiasts on  Friday and Saturday nights. “We love the Museum’s Fabulous First Fridays,” said … Continue reading

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Miami Science Museum Reclaims Land for Nature

Last week, Museum staff and Upward Bound students helped restore the Reclamation Project wall at the Wildlife Center for another year. Each of the 1,111 seedlings that spent a year germinating on the wall were removed and replaced with new … Continue reading

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A Herpetological Good Time at Miami Science Museum

Herpetologically inclined visitors flocked to the Museum on Saturday, November 5th for Reptile Day. Reptile lovers and those who simply wanted to learn more about the fascinating creatures spent the day seeing, touching and experiencing several different lizard, snake, turtle … Continue reading

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Leading by Example

This month, Amy Gillette, Director of Finance at Miami Science Museum, was awarded the first-ever “Leading by Example” award. The MiaSci Leading by Example award recognizes one employee per quarter who exemplifies one or more of the following: goes above … Continue reading

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Project Access – Hosted by MiaSci’s Teen Ambassadors

Earlier this month, almost 70 teens from the South Florida area gathered at Miami Science Museum for a session on critical thinking and decision-making, and how it shapes global opinion, hosted by the Museum’s newest ambassador group, the MiaSci Teen … Continue reading

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