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Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Miami, FL 6,327 followers
A leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science and fueling innovation for the future.
About us
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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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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- 51-200 employees
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- Miami, FL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1949
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- Informal Science Education
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1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132, US
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Did somebody say coral babies? 🥹 With the help of SECORE International, Inc., we have been able to grow four species of corals: Symmetrical Brain Coral, Boulder Brain Coral, Mountainous Star Coral, and Boulder Star Coral! This batch of fertilized corals are about 8 months old and part of a larger effort to conserve Florida's Coral Reef. Learn more about the corals growing in our WetLab during World Ocean Day Presented by the Miami DDA on Saturday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: https://lnkd.in/eWmY_aQu
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Beat the heat with a summer field trip! The end of the school year shouldn’t mean the end of learning. Make your school’s summer camp fun and educational by taking a field trip to learn, play, and explore with us. https://lnkd.in/ecktU92p
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Join us for an out of this world event on Wednesday, May 8. During the next edition of our LIVE@Frost Science series, Dr. Paul M. Sutter, of Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science, will take you on a fresh choose-your-own adventure tour of the universe based on his international best-selling book . 🚀 Reserve your free tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gmPxhPmE
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Calling all 11th and 12th grade teachers! Frost Science is excited to announce our first-ever STEM Challenge, launching during the 2024-2025 academic year. This challenge, sponsored by the Glenn Bailey Foundation, engages 11th and 12th grade students and teachers with a year-long STEM investigation. In this challenge, students will select a prompt from one of the STEM Challenge’s four fields of study: 🪐 astronomy, 🌊 marine science, 🦖 paleontology, or 🫁 health. Each prompt has a solutions-based climate science focus. After students learn more about their selected field, they will use their newfound knowledge to engage in the engineering design process, developing and modeling solutions to real-world, local issues. Students will then present their solutions at the STEM Challenge event day held at Frost Science in the spring of 2025. The best part? These opportunities are all provided at no cost. Head to https://lnkd.in/eVMfgxi5 to learn more and register.
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Did you know each of the trillions of cells in our bodies contains two meters of genetic code, called DNA? Spend some time exploring the molecular machinery that makes us tick during DNA Day this Saturday, April 27! Scientists from the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will be on site with engaging activities to help you learn about DNA, how it keeps our bodies functioning, and what it tells us about our relationships to other animals, plants, and microbes. https://lnkd.in/e3D8vik9
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We're rolling out the blue carpet for Her Deepness, Dr. Sylvia Earle. Frost Science is excited to welcome legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle for a special LIVE@Frost Science on Saturday, April 27, at 10:15 a.m. in the Frost Planetarium. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear about her experiences exploring the world’s oceans and learn how you can be an ocean superhero. Head to https://lnkd.in/esuYtEBD... to learn more and RSVP. This event is presented in collaboration with Wavemakers and Mission Blue. Admission to the lecture is included in general museum admission. 📸 Tim Taylor
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Congratulations to our board member, Commissioner Keon Hardemon, and our Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Joseph Quiñones! Both were recognized during the Serving the Arts 2024 Awards Ceremony on April 3, hosted by the Arts & Business Council of Miami with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Commissioner Hardemon, who represents District 3 in Miami-Dade County, was honored as Elected Official of the Year, while Joseph was celebrated as the recipient of the Arts Marketer of the Year award. Fellow board member and Director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Marialaura Leslie, joined them at the celebration. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the honorees for their unwavering dedication and support towards enriching the vibrant arts and culture community in Miami.
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Calling all science enthusiasts! We are looking for Educational Programs Volunteers! You will experience several aspects of our educational programming ranging from science shows to mini-me to summer camp and more. Explore what a day in the life of a museum educator looks like. This role is an excellent opportunity to earn community service hours, learn about developing STEM programming, and informal education settings. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eEnvQzUB
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