Thursday, April 30, 2015

Museum of Arts and Sciences



Soon it will be too hot to do anything fun outside. If you live here all year round, or if you are considering relocating to the gorgeous Central Florida Coast, read on for one of many cultural activities that are offered in our area!

Florida History, Americana, a children’s museum, a planetarium, art and science exhibitions, a visible storage space, and much more are offered at the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS). Located on South Nova Road in Daytona Beach, MOAS’s group of buildings is a treasure trove of cultural gems. 

Hours and Admission: The museum is open Monday – Saturday from 10am-5pm, and Sundays from 11am-5pm. Admission is $12.95 for adults, 10.95 for seniors, and $6.95 for children. Or you can become a member and get in free anytime!
Free First Tuesdays - The first Tuesday of each month, MOAS offers free admission (planetarium not included) to Volusia County Residents with proof of residency!




The Museum’s new, state-of-the-art Planetarium

One Planetarium show is included with the purchase of your Museum admission ticket.
Additional Planetarium shows or Planetarium shows without Museum admission are $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children. 


The planetarium offers a large variety of shows between 20-40 minutes long (Find out more here). Laser shows accompanied by music, spectacular sky views enjoyed in comfortable chairs, live and interactive shows that are both educational and entertaining – this Planetarium is truly spectacular!

Children’s Museum

The Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum is the only hands-on science center between Jacksonville and Orlando. The 9,300 sq. ft. addition to MOAS opened November, 2008.The Children’s Museum houses interactive exhibits that demonstrate various principles of science - including a raceway where kids can build their own vehicles, doctor and radiologist exhibits, tennis ball launcher, video light microscope, make believe pizza parlor and more!

 
Our annual Summer Learning Institute offers children’s camps from in June and July. They focus on art, science and history, with many integrated learning experiences for students. All classes are taught by education professionals with many years of teaching experience.Click here for more information

So you see, MOAS has something for everyone. Make sure to sign up for their newsletter so you are informed of the newest exhibits, displays, and events! To find out more about the incredible Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, which is the newest addition to MOAS, click here


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