Museum of Discovery and Science

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The Museum of Discovery and Science is a museum located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is one of the largest museums of its kind in Florida, and has the most visitors of any museum in the state. The museum features its own BlockbusterIMAX theater, and shows 3-D IMAX films in which viewers wear special glasses and headsets. The museum also features a number of "ecoscapes", as well as a simulated ride to the moon.

The Museum of Discovery and Science moved to its current location in downtown Ft. Lauderdale in 1992. The "Great Gravity Clock" in front of the entrance is one of the main features of the museum and is only one of five in the world. It is currently the most visited museum in all of Florida. The museum plays host to unique birthday parties, turtle walks, camp-ins, and has its own day camp in which youngsters and have fun and learn something at the same time.

The Museum of Discovery and Science also has a volunteer program that allows children and adults alike to give back to the community.

The five story IMAX theater currently plays both 2D and 3D educational and unique movies such as Superman, Dolphins, and The Ant Bully.

The Museum also hosts many special event activities such as the annual "Food and Wine Gala" to raise money.

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• Museum of Discovery and Science - [1]
• Florida, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, 2004, pg. 129