May 20, 2023
Museum of Discovery and Science
www.MODS.org
The Eye of the Storm is heading your way! The community’s favorite electrifying hurricane annual event rolls into the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Florida International University’s International Hurricane Research Center (FIU-IHRC) and MODS once again hosts this FREE Museum admission day sponsored by the FIU-IHRC and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM).
“As Broward County’s dynamic Hub for Resilience Education and community solutions to help mitigate the impact of climate change, MODS is the ideal space to prepare South Florida for the upcoming hurricane season and beyond,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO at MODS. “This annual event allows our community to receive the most up-to-date science and information to help keep their families safe and protected during the upcoming storm season. Admission to the Museum and events are FREE as we are committed to accessibility and making sure that our resources are available to everyone in our community.”
“Welcome back to the Eye of the Storm! We are excited to partner with FDEM and MODS once again to showcase hurricane science, mitigation and preparedness, the latest FIU wind engineering research, and the latest hurricane protection products to attendees,” said Erik Salna, associate director for education and outreach at FIU’s Extreme Events Institute and International Hurricane Research Center and host of Eye of the Storm. “Join us at MODS as we connect South Florida residents with hurricane experts, local emergency management, community relief agencies, and interactive science.”
Admission is FREE! Future Storm Chasers will experience:
- Exciting Presentations and Interactive Demonstrations by Hurricane Experts:
- International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) Air Cannon Missile Demonstrations
- FIU NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind
- NOAA Hurricane Hunters
- Local TV Meteorologists
- Live Weather Theater Show Entertainment
- Kids Zone
- MODS Weather Science Demonstrations and All-Day Museum Exploration
- Emergency Vehicle “Touch a Truck” and Meet & Greet with South Florida First Responders and Canine Units
Admission to MODS during the Eye of the Storm event is FREE thanks to the generous sponsors of FIU-IHRC and FDEM. Tickets can be reserved by visiting mods.org/eyeofthestorm or onsite at the Museum box office upon arrival.
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, peaking in late August through October.
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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