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Science, Sharks and Pawsome Adventures Await at the Museum of Science & Discovery This November!

This November, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invites families to explore a month packed with adventure, discovery and inspiration! From heroic pups and real-life community heroes to cutting-edge holographic dinosaurs and deep-sea science, MODS offers exciting experiences for curious explorers of every age.

 

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No glasses, all wow! Guests experience giant, holographic dinosaurs up-close in MODS’ HoloTheater.


“At MODS, every exhibit and event is designed to spark curiosity and empower discovery,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “This month, families can dive into ocean conservation, connect with real-life heroes and experience how science shapes our world through interactive learning through play.”

 

HoloTheater: A Cinematic Experience Like No Other

Now Open


Step into MODS’ new HoloTheater, the first custom-built holographic theater of its kind. This groundbreaking attraction combines science and imagination through cutting-edge holographic projection, laser imaging and spatial audio that bring prehistoric worlds to life without 3D glasses. Guests can journey through the age of dinosaurs and experience jaw-dropping visuals that redefine what a museum adventure can be. Guests can upgrade to the Discovery Pass Plus, which includes museum exhibitions, one IMAX documentary and one HoloTheater show. For more information, please visit mods.org/holotheater.

 

Wanna Be Weekends

Every Weekend in November

 

Each weekend, MODS turns curiosity into a career adventure during Wanna Be Weekends, proudly sponsored by JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation. Families can step into the PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play! exhibit and explore what it takes to be real-life heroes in their communities. From pilots and firefighters to police officers and builders, guests will discover the STEAM skills that keep our world safe while creating, rescuing and problem-solving like the pros. For more information, please visit mods.org/series/wanna-be-weekends-in-november.

 

PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play!

Now – January 11, 2026

 

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Step into Adventure Bay with PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play and explore hands-on learning and ways even our smallest citizens can help their communities.


Kids and families can play, learn and save the day in PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play!, an immersive exhibit inspired by the hit preschool series. Presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and sponsored by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and Chewy Vet Care, this interactive experience transforms Adventure Bay into a world of teamwork and discovery. Each heroic pup represents a real-world job, from firefighter to pilot, and encourages kids to explore how everyday heroes work together to keep communities safe. Included with museum admission. For more information, please visit mods.org/exhibit/paw-patrol-adventure-play.

 

Touch-A-Truck and Pet-A-Pup: Celebrate Real-Life Heroes!

Sunday, November 9 • 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

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Families can meet with real-life heroes like Sepot the K-9 with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department on select “Touch-a-Truck and Pet-a-Pup” days.


Sound the sirens and bring the family for a day celebrating the brave individuals, both human and furry, who keep our communities safe. Families can meet local police officers, firefighters and first responders, and enjoy K-9 demonstrations that highlight the science and skill behind service work. Sponsored in part by partners supporting PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play!, this paws-on celebration connects kids to real-life heroes while inspiring the next generation of community helpers. For more information, please visit mods.org/series/touch-a-truck-and-pet-a-pup.

 

Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series

 

Join MODS and the Save Our Seas Foundation for two fascinating virtual presentations exploring sharks and ray conservation around the world.


On November 6, researcher Lara Fola-Matthews from the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research will share insights into her groundbreaking work studying hammerhead sharks and their vital role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems.


Then on Nov. 20, researchers Wei-Chuan Chiang and Kevin Weng will discuss the shark-like rays of Taiwan and the global conservation strategies helping protect these remarkable species. Both sessions are free, open to the public and can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. To register, please visit mods.org/saveourseas.

 

All New Tail-Wagging, Super Speedy and Cooperation-Inspiring Sets in the MAGNA-TILES® Studio

Now Open

 

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Builders can imagine and engineer complex kitty castles with the Pet Playhouse Adventures set, save the day with the Police Patrol set or ramp up the fun with Rail Racers: Deluxe in MODS’ MAGNA-TILES® Studio.


The MAGNA-TILES® Studio just received some playful new additions with Pet Playhouse Adventures, Rail Racers: Deluxe and Police Patrol and Fire Rescue sets. Kids can unleash their imagination as they design playgrounds for pups, build cozy doghouses and create whisker-twitching habitats using magnetic tiles and colorful doodle walls. Racing into action has never been easier with new public safety figures and patrol vehicles, helping kids hone their empathy and compassion. New pieces help ramps click into place and enhance creativity.


Each visit sparks creativity and hands-on learning, proving that every wag, race track and safety scenario can lead to a new discovery.


A PAW Patrol™ Christmas – Holiday Special


On November 29, December 6 and December 13, families can kick off the holidays with a festive morning at MODS. Enjoy early Museum access, hands-on winter science, make-and-take crafts and a 10 a.m. screening of the new PAW Patrol™ Christmas Holiday Special on the GIANT screen in the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater. Guests are encouraged to wear holiday pajamas or sweaters. On December 13, stay for a Touch-A-Truck and Pet-A-Pup experience with local first responders. Cost is $30 per person for members and $40 per person for non-members and includes early admission, activities and the IMAX screening. For more information, please visit mods.org/holidaypaws.


Major Blockbusters Coming to the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater

 

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked: For Good in IMAX will leave you spellbound!

Credit: Universal Pictures®


An action-packed reimagining of the Schwarzenegger classic arrives with Glen Powell in The Running Man, opening November 13. Then, return to Oz for the sweeping conclusion of Elphaba and Glinda’s musical journey in Wicked: For Good, opening November 21. Families can also revisit the vibrant animal metropolis in Zootopia 2, opening November 26, with afternoon showtimes available for an easy after-school outing. For showtimes and tickets, please visit mods.org/showtimes.

 

For more information about MODS’ exhibits, programs and special events, visit mods.org.

 

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By ML Staff. Content/images courtesy of MODS.

 
 
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