Today is the day! #GiveMiamiDay is here. Help us create transformative experiences through the wonders of science. Your donation will empower individuals today and nurture the next generation of scientists and innovators. Just imagine the profound impact your support will make by: ? Expanding access to science education for underserved communities. ? Creating interactive exhibits that captivate and inspire curiosity in every visitor. ? Supporting groundbreaking research Donate now: https://lnkd.in/e4dPWbxF
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
博物馆、历史遗址和动物园
Miami，FL 6,635 位关注者
A leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science and fueling innovation for the future.
关于我们
In 1949, The Junior League of Miami's "Project Finding Committee" determined that Dade County's children needed a science museum. The Junior Museum of Miami, a private non-profit organization, was established in 1950 in a house on the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and 26th Street. The Junior Museum expanded so quickly that in 1952 it was forced to move to the Miami Women's Club building on Bayshore Drive. It was then christened the Museum of Science and Natural History. The institution, however, again began outgrowing its new space. By 1960, the first building of the community's new science museum opened its doors. The facility, located on three acres of the historic Vizcaya complex, was built and furnished rent-free by the County. Late 1966 saw the construction of a Space Transit Planetarium which soon became the leading facility of its kind in the world. Its activities now include international television programming. In 1989, the Museum's lease agreement with the County for the Vizcaya site was extended for 99 years. During the last decade, the Museum has expanded to provide space for 4,000 member families, over 250,000 annual visitors, one of the largest summer science camps in the nation (ages 3 to 14) and countless additional exhibits, collections and activities. The yearly operating budget has grown to 2.5 million dollars. Present science education needs in South Florida again require expansion of these facilities. Though the history of the institution can be charted by the growth of its facility, this story is ultimately one of people. For almost 50 years, the Miami Science Museum and Space Transit Planetarium has been nurtured by a legion of tireless volunteers and generous contributors. Their abundance of vision and dedication has rarely been equaled by any other civic group in the city's history. Here, the greatness of the accomplishment can be found.
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https://www.frostscience.org
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 博物馆、历史遗址和动物园
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Miami，FL
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1949
- 领域
- Informal Science Education
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1101 Biscayne Blvd.
US，FL，Miami，33132
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Thank you to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science for hosting Miami-Dade County at last week's ReeFLorida Symposium 2024! Our closing panel - moderated by Miami Herald climate reporter Alex Harris - featured women leaders from Palm Beach and Broward County, as well as Monroe County Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein. Thanks to all the researchers, educators, and resource managers who shared their most recent work at this conference!
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Early Giving for Give Miami Day is officially open! Your contribution to Frost Science is more than just a gift; it’s a lifeline for our educational programs and initiatives. Every donation contributed goes directly towards education and community access, innovative exhibitions, and hands-on learning experiences. Give now through Thursday, November 21 at https://lnkd.in/e4dPWbxF
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On #NationalSTEMDay, consider making a meaningful impact in STEM education by becoming a STEM Challenge judge at Frost Science. The museum is looking for professionals and enthusiasts with a background in education and/or any STEM discipline who want to inspire and evaluate innovative projects by Miami-Dade County Public Schools students. Judges play a crucial role by providing valuable feedback, helping students understand their strengths, and guiding them in future STEM pursuits. Find out how you can apply and help shape the future of STEM: https://lnkd.in/eXqtHVJD
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Wolfson Campus Students Are Adding Some MAGIC to the Frost Planetarium! Learn more about our collaboration with Miami Dade College's Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex to develop a new animated trailer that will take viewers on a rollercoaster adventure through Earth's history and more. https://lnkd.in/eAviMZKh
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Walkingstick, stick bug... Devil Rider? The southern two-striped walkingstick, which is native to the southeastern United States, certainly has an interesting nickname. How does such a small insect earn such a dramatic moniker? Scroll through and find out. Happy World Stick Insect Day! Join us November 23 to celebrate the opening of Bugs, our newest special exhibition, and explore the fascinating science of bugs from all over the world, and how their fascinating adaptations are inspiring new innovations and inventions. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eatkze7y
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The museum’s award-winning science camp is back this winter. From exploring our upcoming special exhibition, Bugs, to developing STEM leadership skills, budding scientists (ages 5-15) will start the new year with some amazing experiments and discoveries, all while creating friendships. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/djSV_UMp
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Did you know we share 60% of our DNA with fruit flies? ?? Neuroscientists like Dr. Salil Bidaye of the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience are studying fruit flies to learn an important piece of our neurological puzzle— how we move around. Fruit flies, like most other animals, are incredibly good at moving around in their cluttered real environments, a task that humbles even the most advanced robots of our time. How does the brain control the movements of the limbs with the precision, agility and coordination required for navigating our unpredictable surroundings? We'll find out during LIVE@Frost Science: The Neurons That Make You Move on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Register for this free event here: https://lnkd.in/ew86PWJE LIVE@Frost Science: The Neurons That Make You Move Wednesday, October 23 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free admission!
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Registration for ReeFLorida Symposium 2024 closes tomorrow, October 18! Don't forget to secure your spot at the second annual gathering of researchers, conservationists, and educators focused on the health of #FloridasCoralReef at Frost Science. Registration includes three days of sessions and workshops, networking events, and access to the "Protecting Florida’s National Treasure" panel moderated by Miami Herald's lead climate reporter, Alex Harris, and featuring representatives from Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eQNJwnKT
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Fossils don't come out of the ground like this ?? Did you know that it can take thousands of hours to prepare a fossil once it's been dug up? When a fossil specimen is removed from the ground, a lot of surrounding earth is removed with it. The fossil and surrounding earth are wrapped in many layers of plaster (called a "jacket") which keeps the fossil stable and intact, and prevents it from breaking down when exposed to air. Once we get the fossil back to our PaleoLab, our team gets to work cleaning and preparing fossils with special tools and chemicals that preserve and clean the mineralized bones. From dental picks and brushes to microscopes and pressurized air scribes, our PaleoLab is the only one of its kind in South Florida. Come see our team at work and explore the science of paleontology in The Dig, our new permanent exhibition at Frost Science.
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