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
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Miami, FL 6,586 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
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Miami, FL
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- Informal Science Education
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1101 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132, US
Employees at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
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Brooks Weisblat
Vice President of Technology
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Matthew Denesuk, Ph.D.
SVP, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence at Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:RCL)
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Yolanda Monteza
Lead Graphic Designer at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science
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Elizabeth Ricardo
Sr. Director of Marketing and PR
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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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On Thursday, September 26, Frost Science and its Board of Trustees welcomed over 150 cultural philanthropists, civic leaders and science supporters for the museum’s signature fundraiser, An Evening of Discovery, held in support of its exhibitions and community programs. The evening began with an intimate reception featuring music by students from the Frost School of Music, and an exclusive viewing of the special exhibition, Journey to Space. Guests heard from community leaders, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, City of Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, and Florida State Representative Vicki L. Lopez. Frost Science President & CEO Dr. Doug Roberts and Dr. Phillip Frost also addressed the esteemed guests before a special keynote presentation by Paul M. Sutter, Ph.D., an astrophysicist and theoretical cosmologist at Barnard College, Columbia University. Thank you to our incredible community and science champions for a fantastic event and your continued support!
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Frost Science is Open—Come Explore! 💫 Our doors are open today, and we’re ready for you to explore the wonders of science. Head to https://lnkd.in/eVndfRH4 to start your adventure. It's our world—explore it!
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We are incredibly honored to share that Frost Science has been awarded this year's Outstanding Community Partner Award by the UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)! 🏆 This prestigious recognition highlights our dedication to creating inclusive programming that empowers individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities to thrive in community activities. To learn more about our accessibility initiatives, visit https://lnkd.in/eqVA6K94
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Three days left to get discounted tickets to nightLAB: Weird Science. The museum’s adults-only (21+) event series is back with an explosive live science show, rooftop astronomy, take a trip with our Expert-on-Call, chemist Dr. Joseph Lichter of the FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education, and more! The flash sale will run through Monday, October 7 at 11:59 p.m. ⏰ Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/e7eghgvg
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Grab discounted tickets to nightLAB: Weird Science while you can. 👀 The museum’s adults-only (21+) event series is back with an explosive live science show, rooftop astronomy, weird science trivia with Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, and more! The flash sale will run through Monday, October 7 at 11:59 p.m. ⏰ Book your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/e7eghgvg