South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Sea-fari Science Night
Friday, August 30, 2013
From 6pm-10pm
WHAT: ‘Science Nights’ (formerly ‘Nights at the Museum’) – Sea-fari Science Night
See what is under the sea at this month’s ‘Science Nights’ – Sea-fari adventure! Parents and children will be treated to an exploration under the sea without needing to zip-up a wet suit, or suction on a mask and snorkel. The Sea-fari event will include a tour of the brand new aquarium, which highlights sea creatures from the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Everglades. Additionally, guests can take a Sea-fari back in time by visiting the current traveling exhibit – Savage Ancien tSeas, which highlights sea monsters from 70 million years ago. The evening will include presentations, labs, crafts and more – maybe even a close encounter!
WHEN: Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6pm-10pm
WHERE:South Florida Science enter and Aquarium (formerly the South Florida Science Museum)4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach
HOW MUCH: Members: Adults $5, Children: free
Non-Members: Adults $12, Children $8 (3 and under free)
* Planetarium shows and mini-golf are not included in event admission
WHO: On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts a themed ‘Science Nights’ (formerly known as ‘Nights at the Museum’)– a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Science Center’s typical offerings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Science Center’s observatory. Once monthly, weather permitting, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium opens its observatory dome, which rotates to allow for the best views. Guests will be treated to craters, comets and galaxies visible by the telescope.
Monthly ‘Science Nights’ events run from 6pm – 10pm and every month there is a different theme. Activities often include arts and crafts, animal dissections and dry ice experiments.
WHY: The mission of the SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium (SFSCA) is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits, engaging community-based camps and events. Founded in 1959 and formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum, the new SFSCA features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, Conservation Research Station, Florida Exhibit Hall and an interactive Everglades Exhibit showcasing the richly diverse ecosystem that the Everglades water-environment supports. The South Florida Science Center is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. (New Hours)! General admission to the Science Center is $13.50 for adults, $10.00 for children three and up, and $12.00 for seniors 62+. Science Center members and children under three are free. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission.
GENERAL INFO: For more information about the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
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