Ready to dive into marine conservation with us? Whether you're dipping your toe into coral conservation or actively working toward coral conservation in your day-to-day life, join us for our second annual ReeFLorida Symposium this November 12-15 at Frost Science. This four-day event will feature plenary talks, short presentations, posters, and workshops all highlighting the important scientific, conservation and education work being done to protect and restore Florida’s Coral Reef. Scholarships are available for our ReeFLorida Symposium and early bird registration is now open. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ewk7ZHQT 🪸 ReeFLorida Symposium 📆 November 12-15, 2024
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Miami, FL 6,393 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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http://www.frostscience.org
External link for Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Miami, FL
- Type
- 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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Another sea turtle nest has hatched! Our next NEST program is this Sunday, August 12, and now is your chance to register. Learn about sea turtle conservation and see inside a nest during a permitted excavation with MORAES. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQvGnDBn
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We’re excited to kick off our inaugural STEM Challenge Professional Development Experience with secondary science educators and Miami-Dade County Public Schools! Follow along throughout the day to see what the STEM Challenge involves, and how science teachers can get involved next year 🧬
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Explore the evolution of our Museum Volunteers for the Environment program in a new publication authored by the Frost Science team in the Journal of Museum Education. From program activities to lessons learned over the past 15 years, we hope this is a helpful case study for other museums interested in developing similar programs. https://lnkd.in/e-xNKa9m Shannon Jones Cathryn Freund, PhD
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Teaspoon, Dipper, Billie or Rosy? You tell us! Vote for your favorite name before August 11 and help us choose a name for our brand new roseate spoonbill chick. 🐥 Vote now: https://lnkd.in/eifi-Str
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As part of our work as the National Coral Reef Conservancy (ReeFLorida), we're hosting the second annual ReeFLorida Symposium from November 12 - 15. This four-day gathering of researchers, conservationists, educators, and managers will highlight the important work being done to protect and restore Florida's Coral Reef. Early bird registration is open now through August 31: https://lnkd.in/ewk7ZHQT
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Grab your trowel and your sunscreen— we're on the MUVE! 🌱🌊 Ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference? Our next MUVE workday is coming up on Saturday, August 3 at Virginia Key North Point Park from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. where we'll be enhancing our coastal habitat through citizen science. Head to https://lnkd.in/eE7tZ2mu to learn more and sign up today 🌱 Since 2006 over 13,000 MUVE volunteers have worked alongside the Frost Science conservation team to remove invasive species, collect trash from our beaches, and plant essential native species like sea oats which help strengthen South Florida’s dune systems and create resilient coastlines. #MUVE #GetMUVing
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Roseate Spoonbill Update (as of July 22, 2024): Frost Science is sad to share news of the loss of one of our recently hatched roseate spoonbill chicks. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eaCwZykw ----------------------------------- We're excited to announce our newest arrivals— two roseate spoonbill chicks! Our pair of roseate spoonbills became parents for the first time when the chicks hatched on Thursday, June 27, and Saturday, June 29. All four spoonbills are healthy and doing well. These quirky, wading birds get their pink color from the foods they eat, which are full of carotenoids (organic pigment). Roseate spoonbills are designated by the State of Florida as threatened and are sensitive to habitat degradation, particularly in their feeding and nesting habitats. The adult spoonbills came to Frost Science in 2019 as a part of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan initiative to maintain healthy, sustainable populations of roseate spoonbills in zoos and aquariums, where they can inspire conservation action. You can be a part of this special occasion by helping us name the chicks. Head to https://lnkd.in/e34jUqPv to learn more and to submit your name ideas through Sunday, July 21. Visit Frost Science today to catch a glimpse of the new family in our Aviary. Fun Fact: Roseate spoonbill chicks don't have a spoon-shaped bill immediately after hatching. When they are 9 days old the bill starts to flatten, by 16 days it starts to look a bit more spoon-like, and by 39 days it is nearly full size.
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Lewis Latimer taught himself mechanical drawing after being honorably discharged from the military. He worked in several companies as a professional draftsman, helping companies secure patents on emerging technologies like telephones and electric incandescent lighting. Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect on our country's past and celebrate Black excellence. Throughout history, Black folks have made tremendous advances in STEM without receiving proper credit. Lewis Latimer is a prime example. Without his hard work, it may have taken much longer for affordable technologies to reach consumers hands! #Juneteenth
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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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