# Things to do with kids at Museum of Discovery and Science

> 5 upcoming family events and 6 ongoing programs and visits at Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Beach Clean-ups](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/beach-clean-ups--listing-350f95c0e66692e4d1407055) — Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Ages 8+ · checked Oct 30. MODS leads a morning beach cleanup at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, with park entrance fees waived for volunteers. It is suited to all ages and especially kids 8 and…
- [Nature Detectives — November and December weekends](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/nature-detectives-november-and-december-weekends--listing-59eb549da9c11b4f015a7656) — Sat, Nov 7 · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Children investigate habitats, animal science and nature-inspired art with a Charley Harper exhibition.
- [Baby’s First — Halloween through New Year](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/baby-s-first-halloween-through-new-year--listing-c12f1d815c96339e62956b2b) — Sat, Nov 21 (+2 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Babies and caregivers enjoy sensory discovery, themed stories and holiday photo opportunities.
- [Sensory-Friendly Sunday mornings — fall/winter2026](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/sensory-friendly-sunday-mornings-fall-winter2026--listing-ea74b2ea63b590d6304bb88f) — Sun, Nov 22 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Free · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 11. A quieter museum environment supports sensory exploration and an optional modified IMAX film.
- [Noon Year’s Eve — welcome2027](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/noon-year-s-eve-welcome2027--listing-a80a38659c8469590aeeffac) — Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Families build party gear and enjoy a midday ball drop, music and hands-on science.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Animal Ambassadors encounter](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/animal-ambassadors-encounter--listing-b39f8ed368e850cf3e138f8b) — Observed current October 11,2026 calendar 13:00; Florida Eco Scapes first floor. Later… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. Museum staff introduce an animal ambassador and discuss its habitat, diet and behavior.
- [Build a Better World Exhibit and FPL Storm Center at MODS](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/build-a-better-world-exhibit-and-fpl-storm-center-at-mods--listing-14b1f93ba57fdca778d89c02) — Ongoing · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · checked Oct 30. The Museum of Discovery and Science has two new permanent experiences. Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You offers hands-on activities that inspire kids and families…
- [Camp STEAMology — school’s-out inquiry](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/camp-steamology-school-s-out-inquiry--listing-ed8eac20e5afc2f9fbc0abdd) — Winter WonderLab Dec 21-24 and a second winter-break week Dec 28-31, 2026 (no camp Dec… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Ages 5–10 · From $300 · checked Oct 28. School-break camps offer hands-on science and an IMAX experience for elementary learners.
- [I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/i-am-wild-a-charley-harper-exhibit--listing-a9acc8253120c6171d68d47a) — Start times vary by date (10:00, 12:00); see the organizer's page. · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · checked Oct 30. I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, created by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, is inspired by the I Am Wild children's books and Harper's artwork on biodiversity. Families…
- [Museum of Discovery and Science: Family Science Visit](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/museum-of-discovery-and-science-family-science-visit--listing-19d85b6c3a33a096d34a936c) — Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Sunday noon–5 pm. Check daily demonstration times and… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · Paid · checked Oct 11. Explore science exhibits and onsite demonstrations in Fort Lauderdale. The current museum schedule includes animal encounters, maker activities and weekend science shows.
- [Sprouting STEM Early Childhood Learning Lab and Caregiver-and-Me Classes — MODS](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/sprouting-stem-early-childhood-learning-lab-and-caregiver-and-me-class--listing-08a4e805f5d418ad71caf88d) — Drop-in lab: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am–12pm & 1–4pm; Tue, Thu, Sun 1–4pm. Classes on the… · Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale · With admission · checked Oct 24. The Museum of Discovery and Science's Sprouting STEM early-childhood area offers open play for children from birth to age 6, with learning-through-play experiences, social time…

## Recently ended

- [Baby's First](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/baby-s-first--listing-ee000fe7e6c68930bae75b31) — ended Sat, Oct 31
- [Dream, Create & Test — October science weekends](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/dream-create-and-test-october-science-weekends--listing-8f25fdcdfef3f5865168421c) — ended Sat, Oct 31
- [Spooktacular Science](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/spooktacular-science--listing-08e0c05dd6a3a29ff49816c3) — ended Sat, Oct 31
- [Scout Overnights: GLOW Night — sold out](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/scout-overnights-glow-night-sold-out--listing-9119ce8d3ffde8497f7d75e7) — ended Sun, Oct 11

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