A friend of ours had tickets to see The Odyssey but couldn't make it so we bought his tickets. We…read morehad heard that the movie was specifically made for IMAX viewing and were excited to see it. We only had General Admission tickets which required us to be here at least 90 minutes before showtime. Priority Seating allows you to arrive 45 minutes before showing and gets you in before the general ticket holders. They only sell 100 of the Priority Seating tickets per show and the theater seats 243 people. We had gotten there about 2 hours before showtime and there were already people in line. The best seats to see this are up high and in the center. We didn't get those seats since they were all taken. I've never been here for a movie and thought the screen would extend out to the sides. The movies are projected floor to ceiling so that you see more of the picture. There were some part of the movie where my husband said that he felt a little dizzy. I wish that they had assigned seating so that you didn't have to get there so early to get the best seats. I would suggest that if you're seeing a movie here, that you pay a little extra and get Priority Seating tickets.

I've been wanting to check out MODS for so long, and I finally made it, on a Bank of America free…read morefirst weekend. Unfortunately, and quite surprisingly, the visit was undewhelming. I stood in line at the ticket window outside to get my free passes and purchase another ticket. The exterior courtyard outside of the museum has an incredible, very cool giant moving clock with all kind of gadgets moving around and so much to look at and observe. The museum was not what I expected at all. Walking through the front doors, I was confused, because the museum was completely open to walk into: no one took our tickets or checked our passes and there was no sign or place where it was obvious to do this, so we just walked right in. This felt very strange after waiting in line, and if I had paid for more tickets, I would have been more annoyed. It seems like the museum is just free and the tickets are completely arbitrary. The downstairs level has a huge portion that is a playspace for young kids, which was too young for my kids. It also has a large permanent exhibit of Florida creatures in aquariums as well as different enclosures. and this was all very well done. A great way to begin our visit. The otter exhibit was a wash, as we saw no otters. Several of the other exhibits downstairs were not in working order. We headed upstairs to the revolving exhibit about world records. The entire concept is based on testing your knowledge and trying to beat world records, with the computer systems keeping track of your progress. But at least 30% if not more of the stations did not work at all, and some that did work did not track progress. It was pretty frustrating that there were no 'out of order' signs on the many exhibits that didn't work. While some of the stations were fun and a hit, it is disappointing for kids to see things they want to try and keep on trying to turn them on but it not work. We arrived within the first two hours of the museum opening, so there is no way that all those exhibits broke just that morning. The effect felt neglectful and sad. More broken exhibits greeted us in the upstairs permanent collection as well. I kept thinking... "this is it?!" This is the whole museum?! We did stay til close, as my kids discovered the maker space at the very end and wanted to test out the paper airplane launcher. I wish we had hit this before the records exhibit.

I had a very pleasant experience at this observatory. It was my first time and the volunteers were…read morekind and informative. My boyfriend and I came to see the moon but we were also able to take a peak and Venus and Jupiter!

On a whim decided to go see the harvest moon and found this dope spot (complimentary) to see the…read morefull moon through telescopes. Very educational and was able to look through a telescope that is 100+ years old, so unique! I thoroughly enjoyed my brief time here, the line was long and we all got bit up by bugs. Despite that, had a good experience and would go again

The last time we did a review for YAA, my daughter was 7 and they were located in the larger…read morelocation. She is now 16 and she has had a relationship with YAA from the first time she attended a bithday party at 3 to this summer when she was a volunteer for summer camp, specialty camp. She has attended Saturday digital camps, specialty camp (until she aged out) and full time camp. We have watched the museum struggle during Covid when they were forced to find a new location. Under the leadership of their new CEO, we have witnessed such resilience. My daughter has participated in 3 recycling fashion shows, participated in their festival of the arts (where kids can share & sell their art), and so far for her high school career she has been a volunteer for summer camp. Through her participation in the Recycling Fashion Show she has been able to be part of an exhibition at Art Serve - sharing the display space with adult artists. She was able to paint a guitar to be auctioned for a large fundraiser for the Ann Storck center and she has been able to utilize 2 scholarships through the Florida Fashion Institue to enhance her career aspirations. My daughter has met amazing mentors and has had a positive experience at Young at Art. She has seen the museum grow and continue to serve to community even with facing challenges. Young at Art has meant a lot to our family. Yes, they look smaller but what they have provided to the community and our family is HUGE!

What a wonderful museum for children to explore, create, and learn! Young At Art is an immersive,…read morehands-on museum with a variety of interactive exhibits, art activities, and creative play spaces that encourage learning through imagination and exploration. The museum is reasonably priced and a great size. While it's not huge, there's plenty to keep children engaged. We've been visiting every two to three months for the past two years, and it's been fun seeing some of the recent upgrades they've made. The space is open and thoughtfully divided into different themed areas. Kids can enjoy a slide, a music and movement section, a grocery store and kitchen play area, a large swing, a few simple video games, painting stations, and several daily craft activities. They've also recently added a pretend garden where children can "plant" flowers, which is such a cute interactive feature. There are playful activities scattered throughout the museum, so there's always something new to discover. Everything is designed to encourage creativity, hands-on learning, and imaginative play. My four-year-old nephew absolutely loves coming here, and we've been bringing him since he was two years old. It's one of our favorite local outings. One thing I also appreciate is that it never feels overly crowded, although we usually visit during the week. The staff are consistently friendly and welcoming, and they're especially helpful in the craft areas, where they're always encouraging and willing to assist the kids with their projects. Overall, I highly recommend Young At Art for families with young children. It's a fun, creative, and educational experience that keeps us coming back again and again.

I visited Anne Kolb Nature Center on a weekday morning and was surprised by how easy parking was…read moreand how uncrowded it felt. That alone made the visit really enjoyable. I was able to take my time, relax, and actually enjoy being out in nature without feeling rushed. I explored the lakeside, mud flats, and part of the South Trail, and the views from the tower were excellent. I also saw a few different bird species and some butterflies along the way. There's also an exhibit showing a model for a new aquarium that's supposed to open in 2028, which was interesting to see. As a longtime Hollywood resident, I can't believe this was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last.

This is one of our favorite parks to get outside & enjoy a nature walk. The trails are well kept…read moreand the animal are sure to be out! There's plenty of parking too!

I have to admit that customer service from the staff is awesome here and the property is very…read morepeaceful and pleasant to visit. But there's really nothing much to really see here except for 3 rooms of exhibits on the entire property, ...and I think it's ridiculous that they're even charging the public for any of this at all. The pioneer houses behind the school are still completely closed from any public access from what ...I've noticed based on other reviews and from what I actually saw with my own eyes. It's been YEARS. That too was certainly a let down. There was nothing more to see in the abandoned ...library downstairs or even upstairs in the wedding area. So creepy! I could only access three tiny rooms filled with rich history in writing and pictures along the walls and some artifacts. The classroom was my best experience. I found it extremely interesting to have seen the pictures ...of so many children that came to this school from the 1920s until the 80s! And they even had some of the original desks against the wall by the windows ...inside of the classroom, whereas the main ones in the middle were all donations. So basically I paid $3 admission with their food stamps discount to view all 3 of their tiny rooms; $1 per room hahaha! There's not much to see here, so I'm just warning you guys. They also ONLY allow field trip kids to tour the school in the mornings and then they close ...very early by 3 which made me have to make a second trip here on another day. The parking lot was completely empty with the exception of an elderly couple that pulled up ...as one of the employees escorted me to view the school building. Aside from all of this, everything that WAS on display was fairly enjoyable.

Pretty nice museum with a lot of history. Located in Davie you are expected to learn the PG version…read moreof the history on how the Everglades became farms and why the school was created. I came in with kid class for a field trip and all the host were very sweet a patient. The kids first activity was to learn on why and who decided to turn the Everglades into farms and why the canals were created. Then the kids made butter with heavy whipping cream and we got to try it with crackers. Next stop was an old school classroom where they were tough how to use a quail pen with ink. They got to write or draw on a paper with the pen and ink. They went 2 other rooms That they shared some history about the farmers and stores. After that they got water from a well. And then finally they washed clothes by hand. Overall it was pretty interesting.

Extremely disturbing experience…read more I visited The Ancient Spanish Monastery with a friend expecting to pay the advertised $10 admission. We simply wanted to visit the property and take normal pictures of each other while we were there -- no professional photographer, no equipment, and no commercial photoshoot. I was told that because I was "well dressed," I would need to pay over $300 to take pictures. I explained very clearly that this was NOT a professional photoshoot. What disturbed me most was the explanation I was given: I was told that if I had come wearing jeans and a shirt, I would not be charged the additional fee, but because I was wearing a long dress, jewelry, and had my makeup done, I looked like I had money and therefore could afford to pay more. I also felt racially profiled during this interaction and extremely uncomfortable with the assumptions being made about me. A visitor's admission or photography fee should not be determined by how expensive an employee thinks they look, what they are wearing, or how much money an employee assumes they have. If there is a legitimate photography policy, it should be clearly published and applied equally to everyone based on what they are doing -- not based on their clothing, jewelry, makeup, race, or perceived financial status. I came expecting to enjoy a historic and religious site. Instead, I left feeling singled out, judged, and discriminated against. For this to happen at a place of religious significance made the experience even more disappointing.

Visited on a weekday when there were very few visitors. This place is a hidden gem, so beautiful…read moreand peaceful to walk around and reflect. Short film on the history of, which is amazing!!! Definitely worth the stop.

Loved our visit to Wiener Museum of decorative arts. I stopped by with my partner and son. We spent…read more3 hours mesmerized by the beautiful art. We learned many forms of fired arts. I was happy to see Dale Chihuly in the collection, i am a fan of his. This place felt like a maze kept finding new art every corner. Theirs two floors and they do have an elevator. As for parking it's easy to find a spot and its complimentary. The staff is very kind and attentive to visitors.

What a hidden gem! Right off I-95 yet tucked away off of Sheridan, with a large free parking lot…read moreand friendly employees. I saw a diverse range of multiple artistic styles and media including separate temporary exhibits. The entry fee is low for what you experience, but the day I went had free entry celebrating the closing of the Splash Exhibit. I signed up for their mailing list so I can come back soon for more special exhibits or just to see the beautiful art again

Really a cool spot to see classic cars in one huge warehouse space. I was here for an event so we…read morehad the entire place to ourselves. Each car had a label with details not only about the vehicle but also the significance to the collector, which was a nice touch. There was a docent walking around answering questions and providing more information too. I especially liked the other artifacts like candy and slot machines, old time mailboxes, bicycles, TV cameras, radios and artwork. The owner went to UM so there are a lot of different types of Miami memorabilia too.

My husband and I were celebrating his birthday and I wanted to find a few things special around…read moretown. He loves classic cars and so we thought we would check out Dauer Museum in Sunrise. He loved it! An impeccably restored collection. Every vehicle included descriptions, trophy plaques for Best in Show or other articles to help us understand the vehicle concept or purpose. This made the self tour highly interesting. We spent an hour. Price $20 pp ticket. Impressive, and we recommend to go! You will not find a large private collection like this anywhere else. Truly a labor of love by Eddie and Joanne Dauer. Thank You!

The bonnet house is beautiful. As a native south floridian, i wish i would have gone sooner. It's a…read moregreat place to check out, whether you're visiting or a local.

I visited the Bonnet House to see the Zim sculptures on display through April 19, 2026…read moreThe exhibit includes over 2000 hand carved sculptures by over 100 Zimbabwe artist. There are many large sculptures throughout the gardens, they are all labeled with the name of the work, the artist and the material. There is a large market with sculptures of all sizes for sale. The exhibit is so large it is only displayed in one location per year. While we were there, there were two sculptors working on new pieces, both took the time to speak with us. Love is in the air at the Bonnet House, while we were there they were setting up for a wedding and we saw a proposal. A beautiful setting for both. They have special events throughout the year, including an orchid show and Christmas holiday wonderland. Guided and self guided house tours are available,$30-40, we opted for the grounds tour only, $15. The gardens are well shaded so even on a warm day our visit was comfortable.

Located at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines. I had no idea this place existed…read moreuntil a friend of mine told me they offered different types of art classes here. When you arrive at the Charles F. Dodge City Center and see the huge yellow structures in the front, The Frank Art Gallery is located on the opposite side. It's a small but beautiful and modern space. They change out their art exhibits regularly. Check out their website for different classes for all ages. We attend the monthly Teen Art Club and it's only $5. So crazy how inexpensive. But something different and fun. Highly recommended. The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable. The space is gorgeous. Love the modern vibe!

So during the pandemic I have been out and about discovering everything and anything on my literal…read moredoorstep. I therefore stumbled upon this place, and came to see it for the artsy, architectural aspect of the building, and it did not disappoint. I did not gain a look to the inside, so my review is reflective of just the outside only. See my numerous photograpghs to get the feel of the place. Here is some information about the Mayor that this place is named after - A resident of Pembroke Pines since 1977, Mayor Frank C. Ortis has a long history of service to the community. He was elected to the Pembroke Pines City Commission in 1996 and served as Vice Mayor in 1998 and 2002. After serving two terms as City Commissioner, he was elected Mayor of the City of Pembroke Pines in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. In 2012, he was elected unopposed to a third term as Mayor of Pembroke Pines. In 2016, he was once again elected unopposed to a fourth term as Mayor of Pembroke Pines, and in 2020 Mayor Ortis was re-elected. "I like making a difference and helping people with their concerns," said Mayor Ortis. "This is a great city to live and work in, and I'm extremely proud to be a part of it." He has served and currently serves on numerous boards and committees, including being on the Board of the Broward and Florida League of Cities; Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Committee on Jobs, Education and the Workforce; the USCM Vice Chair for Sports and Recreation, Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports; and the USCM Advisory Board; on the Broward County Workforce One Development Board; and on the Board of the United Way of Broward County.. He is also the recipient of many awards, honors and recognition for his work as a civic leader, including being a recipient of the 2019 Florida League of Cities Home Rule Hero Award, and being named the 2013 winner of the prestigious E. Harris Drew Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, which recognizes and honors a local elected official who has made a lasting and worthwhile contribution to the citizens of Florida through their efforts and dedication in the performance of their duties on the local level.  He was also presented the 2012 Public Leadership in the Arts Award; and was named the Cities of Excellence "Mayor of the Year" by the Florida League of Cities. Mayor Ortis graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He lives with his wife Barbara in Pembroke Pines