To Fly: Aviation Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science

Sat Jul 6, 2024 - Sun Jul 28, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, and Saturdays through July 28, 2024.
10:00am to 5:00pm ET
Age: all ages
Price: included with Museum Admission: MODS Members and children under 2 - Free Florida Residents Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) - $19; Adults $24; Military $21; Senior. $22 Non-Members Discovery Pass: Child (2-12) $22; Adult $27; Military $24;
Location:
Museum of Discovery and Science
9547130930
401 SW 2nd St , Fort Lauderdale , FL, 33312
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Prepare for takeoff! From gliders and airships to drones and spacecraft, humans have developed many ways to experience the power of flight. Where can we go from here? Enjoy an exhibit made for you to discover flight technology and test your engineering skills!

  • Exhibits, Shows and Demos: Tinker with avionics and test your piloting skills using drones to accomplish various missions.
  • Animal Encounters: Learn about animals that take flight, such as insects and birds, and discover how these creatures adapt to different environments. 
  • Watch an IMAX on the GIANT Screen: Wings Over Water, Flight of the Butterflies, Cities of the Future and more!
  • Career Connections: Explore careers in aviation such as aerospace engineering, navigation, mechanics and more to see who helps planes take flight.

Just for early learners (ages 0-6): Young navigators can experience the magic of flight by creating a biplane, a rocket and a parachute. Learn how different objects glide through the air and participate in aviation challenges.

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