June 24, 2023
Museum of Discovery and Science
FREE Admission for the Community!
The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invites the south Florida community to attend its Fifth Annual Family Pride Day Celebration, presented by Bank of America, The Our Fund Foundation, The Community Foundation of Broward and AARP, on Saturday, June 24, in alignment with the nationally celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Admission is free.
“Our community initiatives, like our Family Pride Day, further our commitment to creating a vibrant and accepting Museum experience for all families,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “We have created a culture of hospitality where all families are celebrated. We take pride in being a museum where everyone can learn and rediscover science through our programs as an individual or family. We hope the entire community will join us at this event.”
The event will be held at MODS from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special programming throughout the day. Families can:
- Participate in the rainbow science lab and make-and-take a Pride flag, create prisms and tie-dyed t-shirt.
- Experience an explosion of colors with a special Pride KaBOOM! Show.
- Meet our resident animal ambassadors.
- Meet partners and friends of the LGBTQ+ community in action.
“Bank of America joyfully partners with MODS for another colorful Family Pride Day at the Museum to celebrate diversity and inclusion in our community,” said Lori Chevy, president, Bank of America Fort Lauderdale. “Family Pride Day is an incredible opportunity to show our support for all of south Florida’s diverse families.”
MODS is known as a family-friendly community connector. Being welcoming to all is at the forefront of the Museum’s everyday experiences. For more information about MODS Family Pride Day, please visit mods.org/pride.
“The Our Fund Foundation is proud to partner with MODS to celebrate the diversity of our region and the acceptance of the tapestry of families that make South Florida the accepting community that it is,” said David Jobin, president and CEO, The Our Fund Foundation.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE:
Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 sq. ft. facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades (only 3% of science museums are accredited for excellence and leadership in the field). In the past year, MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 12 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and was selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2022 and 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.
The Museum celebrates diversity and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit mods.org or call 954.467.MODS (6637).
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ABOUT BANK OF AMERICA:
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,900 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATM and award-winning digital banking with approximately 56 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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ABOUT THE OUR FUND FOUNDATION:
The Our Fund Foundation is South Florida’s only LGBTQ community foundation. Our Fund strives to make Broward and Miami-Dade Counties the most livable and thriving place in the country for members of the LGBTQ community and their allies. For more information, please visit our-fund.org.
