Early bird registration for ReeFLorida Symposium 2024 closes on August 31! Register now at the discounted rate to join coral reef conservationists, researchers and educators who have an impact on the health of Florida’s Coral Reef at this exciting event from November 12-15. https://lnkd.in/eCD6JVJB
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Miami, FL 6,432 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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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
Updates
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We're thrilled that our Museum Volunteers for the Environment program is a subaward for one of these projects! It is a citizen science initiative spearheaded by Rescue a Reef program and supported by Frost Science, Miami Waterkeeper The CLEO Institute Debris Free Oceans and Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS). https://lnkd.in/diRSSmjF
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Dive into our Your Shores program and explore how we're helping Miami high school students become the next generation of marine scientists! Thanks for sharing NOAA Fisheries.
The Your Shores program at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is helping Miami high school students from diverse backgrounds to become the next generation of marine scientists! “It’s hard for a lot of students to see themselves in the marine science field and in science in general," explains Giselle Garcia, project director for the Upward Bound Math and Science program. “It’s not just because most scientists don't look like them or come from similar backgrounds, but because there are so many barriers.” The Your Shores program seeks to fix that. The program provides students with dive certifications, habitat restoration and research experience, and college preparation. Students also get opportunities to participate in internships related to the field. We're proud to support the Your Shores program in lowering the barrier to entry for future marine scientists in Miami. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yBKvc2 Credit: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science #MarineScience #ScienceCareers #Internships
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"Little by little, a little becomes a lot." With our Adopt a Sea Oat program, you can be a part of some big change. Sea oats may be little, but they are essential to stabilizing our shorelines and play a vital role in the health and resilience of coastal environments. Your sea oat will be planted at one of MUVE’s restoration sites, contributing to the enhancement of healthy coastal habitats. Head to https://lnkd.in/e9yaH6uU and help make a lasting contribution to our coastal health and MUVE! #FrostScience #FrostScienceMuseum #getMUVing #CoastalResilience
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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
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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
MUVE: A Long-Term Science Museum-Based Environmental Volunteer Conservation Program
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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