GIVE TODAY, CHANGE TOMORROW.
WHAT does it take to inspire the joy of discovery in a child?
HOW can science and technology help adults make better decisions?
HOW do you ignite the spark of education as a means to improve young lives?
HOW do you build a more technologically proficient workforce in Miami?
HOW does Miami take the next step forward on the world stage?

There is ONE answer to all these questions:
Today’s gift to the Museum will truly change tomorrow.
STIMULATING MINDS... ENRICHING LIVES
Discovering the rings of Saturn or the Crab Nebula in the night sky, wading through sea grass into a colorful undersea world or getting a close-up of a real bald eagle - these are LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES - for adults as well as children. With its REAL-LIFE MARVELS, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, and EXCITING LEARNING ADVENTURES, the new MiaSci will stimulate the mind - while touching the heart.

A powerful CULTURAL and EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, MiaSci will enrich the lives of South Floridians of all ages and backgrounds. Through its worldwide digital connections, MiaSci will "upload" the latest findings of the region's researchers and "download" the latest global advances. And by providing state-of-the-art training and tools to educators and researchers, MiaSci will help prepare students and adults for success in the 21st Century. Your support will help make MiaSci a reality!

Real science, real life.
A PROUD PAST
Founded by the Junior League in 1949, the Miami Science Museum is one of Miami's enduring cultural institutions.
  • A world renowned Planetarium, thanks to Jack Horkheimer's Stargazer TV program
  • Excellence in education under Dr. Judy Brown, evidenced by two Presidential awards
  • Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey Center, rehabilitating injured raptors
  • An expanding exhibition service creating traveling exhibitions

All dedicated to the service of the community.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
Building on its strong foundation, the new MiaSci will be an eye-catching three-story, 200,000-square-foot building designed to create one of the world's most exciting museum experiences and excite the imagination. Every aspect of MiaSci's facilities and exhibitions is designed to encourage curiosity and open doors to new ideas.

A vital new cultural institution in a fast-growing international city, MiaSci will be a "must see" attraction for visitors and key to the development of downtown Miami as a cultural district. MiaSci will also be an intriguing new venue for special events and corporate meetings, a home for leading-edge scientific and educational research, and a major crossroads in the global flow of scientific ideas.

MiaSci - shaping minds, shaping Miami.
A BRIEF MUSEUM TOUR
Your MiaSci visit starts at the spacious three-story Atrium, where you can choose the Planetarium, Wildlife Center, the Historical Museum of South Florida or other exhibits. A special digital spine helps guide your way and offers the latest news of scientific advances around the world.
  • AQUARIUM. An astonishing three-story display that brings South Florida's coral reef system alive for visitors, from starfish to sharks and rays.
  • PLANETARIUM. A state-of-the-art, 300-seat Planetarium dome will offer the latest in immersive environments, for a visit to outer space or a voyage deep inside the human body. Late at night, view the stars and planets through the roof-top Observatory.
  • WILDLIFE CENTER. A hands-on introduction to living creatures, this center offers a natural view of South Florida wildlife, while providing rehabilitative care for injured birds of prey and reptiles.

Lights... cameras... science!
DYNAMIC EXHIBITIONS
Throughout MiaSci, a changing panorama of exhibitions will provide memorable experiences, as visitors of all ages select from a wide array of intriguing themes. MiaSci's collections will reflect the rich natural history of South Florida, its unique subtropical environment and the cultural heritage of the peoples of Miami. An affiliate of The Smithsonian Institution, MiaSci is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarship and collections care. The Traveling Exhibition Gallery will host significant international exhibitions, bringing the best worldwide to Miami.

Real objects, real artifacts.
LEARNING FOR ALL AGES
  • The EARLY LEARNING CENTER, an intriguing indoor-outdoor discovery space: for young learners through age 7 and their families.
  • The SCIENCE THEATER, a venue for performances, demonstrations and presentations, with broadband facilities to link to the world.
  • The CENTER FOR INTERACTIVE LEARNING, developed in collaboration with the University of Miami, providing a forum for research activities throughout the building.
  • The LEARNING CENTER providing a wide range of hands-on science learning opportunities for students, parents, teachers and the learning professionals.
  • The Digital Spine in the ATRIUM, providing visitors with a world of scientific information resources.

MiaSci will be a living laboratory for learning.
ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE
With solar power panels, wind-generated energy collectors and a "green roof," MiaSci will demonstrate the latest energy conservation technologies. Inside and out, MiaSci will offer a "3-E" exploratory approach to energy:
  • Education for visitors
  • Environmental awareness
  • Economic applications within MiaSci and beyond

Visitors can also tour the Ecozone, where companies and universities will present their innovative ideas and solutions to the energy issues of today and tomorrow.

Promising new solutions to today's energy challenges.
LOCATION: Museum Park, stretching from the waterfront to Biscayne Boulevard, in rejuvenated downtown Miami, Florida.

SITE AND BUILDING Existing MiaSci
Site 80,000 sq. ft. 174,240 sq. ft
Building size 53,000 sq. ft. 200,000 sq. ft
Atrium 3,000 sq. ft. 12,000 sq. ft
Exhibition spaces 13,500 sq. ft. 28,000 sq. ft
Traveling exhibition 5,000 sq. ft. 9,500 sq. ft
Aquarium none 12,500 sq. ft
Planetarium 220 seat 300 seat
Theater 220 seat 300 seat
Learning Center 3,400 sq. ft. 23,000 sq. ft
Entertainment Suite none 15,500 sq. ft
Historical Museum of Southern Florida not at Museum 25,000 sq. ft
Total interior public space 46,000 sq. ft. 140,000 sq. ft
Wildlife Center 22,000 sq. ft. 25,000 sq. ft
Science Park 8,500 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft
Total exterior public space 5,000 sq. ft. 90,000 sq. ft
OPERATIONS 2006 2012
Visitors 200,000 500,000
Staff 60 140
Budget $10M $16M
OPEN DOORS... OPEN MINDS
A visit to MiaSci will make a difference in your life - and in our community. Kindling the spark of learning in young minds... enhancing science and technology skills today... building a stronger community for the future.

Miami Science Museum is ready to open our minds -
and it is your support that will help us open our doors.


TRUSTEES
Trish Bell, Co-Chair of Board of Trustees
Dan Bell, Co-Chair of Board of Trustees
Paula Brockway, Chair, Capital Campaign
Paul DiMare, Vice Chair, Capital Campaign
Walter Revell, Chair, Construction Committee
Peter Spillis, Vice Chair, Construction Committee
Joseph Falk, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Chair, Government Affairs
Guillermo Gomez, Vice Chair and Treasurer of Board of Trustees
Victor Alvarez, Secretary of Board of Trustees
Michael L. Gerrard, Chair, Energy Committee
Alfred C. Farrell, Chair, Business Plan Committee
Brenda Nestor Castellano, Co-Chair, Gala
Swanee DiMare, Co-Chair, Gala
Marko Dimitrijevic, Chair, Nominations Committee
Mitch Less, Chair, Investment Committee
Jeffrey Weiner, Chair, Planetarium Committee
Sheldon Anderson
Sandy Batchelor
Evangeline Carter
Walter Gelnovatch
Taffy Gould
Robert Hector
Joseph Jones
John L. Kitchens
Timothy L. LaMacchia
Claudio Osorio
Jack Pfleger
Jeanie Pfleger
Jorge Rodriguez
Electra V. Spillis

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Paula Brockway, Executive Committee
Trish & Dan Bell, Executive Committee
Paul DiMare, Executive Committee
Sheldon Anderson, Committee
Drake & Alegre Corrigan, Committee
Marko Dimitrijevic, Committee
Joe Falk, Committee
Taffy Gould, Committee
Laura Kaplan, Committee
Amarillis Osorio, Committee
Jorge Rodriguez, Committee
Kim Smith, Committee
Andrew A. Smulian, Committee
Walid Wahab, Committee
Brenda B. Asare, Consultant

PLANNING TEAM
Lord Cultural Resources, Museum Planning and Management Consultants
Oppenheim Lewis, Museum and Construction Cost Consultants
Cambridge Seven, Aquarium Consultants
Dr. James Sweitzer, Planetarium Consultant
Spillis Candela, Concept Specifications
Timothy Haahs & Associates, Parking Consultants
Rodriguez & Quiroga, Executive Architects
Grimshaw Architects, Design Architects

SENIOR STAFF
Gillian Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer
Raj Sarangapani, Chief Financial Officer
Jack Horkheimer, Executive Director, Planetarium
Dr. Judy Brown, Executive Director, Center for Interactive Learning
Sean Duran, Vice President of Exhibitions
Jennifer Santer, Senior Director, Content Coordination
Melissa Chaykin, Capital Campaign Director
Carolyn Ruth Robinson, Senior Director, Development