MAD Arts in Dania is a place with real potential…read more The interactive exhibits make it a fun way to spend an hour or two, whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or looking for a family-friendly outing. It's not a massive museum, but that's part of its charm. It's easy to explore at your own pace and simply enjoy the art. Food and drink options are limited, but the experience itself is worth the visit. I'll be rooting for this place. With more event programming and rotating touring exhibits, I could see it becoming one of Dania's most interesting creative spaces.

My family decided to visited this immersive museum tour today. We had such an amazing time from…read morestart to finish walking through the exhibition. From flash in time pics to streams of light, a graffiti wall to use, and a lot of movement and dancing it was a good time. We learned that they change the exhibit every 3-6 months or so.

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.

Wow...what a hidden gem in Hollywood. With a passion for ceramic and glass artwork, the Wiener…read moreMuseum was founded in 2014 by Arthur Weiner. It is housed in an unassuming building off the beaten path in Hollywood. The collection fills several rooms. Exhibits included Chihuly''s glassworks as well as his two dimensional artwork on paper. We spent a couple hours enjoying all the artwork.

My husband and I had a great time on the van tour! Proprietor Chris Mancini is a former U.S…read more prosecutor and a veritable fountain of information when it comes to South Florida's dark past which was truly fascinating and not the kind of thing you hear about every day. Mobsters, crime bosses and more, there are elements of both history and, at times, comedy here that will enlighten and entertain. Definitely a unique experience and a great activity.

From the owner: Escape into South Florida's underworld on our climate-controlled and video equipped bus. Our bus…read moretours include: Crime History, Black History, & South Florida History tours. You can also visit our Crime Gallery and have one of our knowledgeable historians take you on a walk through the era of the Cuban bombers, the Cocaine Cowboys right up to the Ponzi schemers of today. Tour packages. But why just do one activity when you can do both? Our guide will take you on a guided tour through our gallery (30 minutes) and then take you on one of our bus tours (60 minutes).

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 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!

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.

Flamingo Gardens is one of our favorite places in South Florida. Honestly, I'd even call it a…read morepeacock garden because there are so many of them wandering freely throughout the property. I especially love visiting during the winter months when the weather is cooler. It's the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and have a little picnic with the kids. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit, relax, and watch the peacocks walking around. The grounds are always clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. When you buy your tickets, you can also purchase bird food. We fed both the flamingos and the peacocks, and while it was a fun experience, here's my little tip--don't feed the peacocks from your hand unless you're ready for a pretty strong peck! I learned that one the hard way. There is also a small café, guided tram tours, and on weekends they often have live music, especially in the evenings or during holiday events. Around Christmas, the gardens are beautifully decorated with lights, making the whole place feel even more magical. If you're looking for a relaxing day surrounded by nature, Flamingo Gardens is definitely worth a visit.

Hoping I can offer a yoga or soundbath class here one day !!! Crossing fingers…read more Flamingo Gardens is such a beautiful hidden gem The gardens are gorgeous, the animals are amazing, and there's so much to see beyond just the flamingos. I especially loved seeing the peacocks roaming around, the wildlife, and taking the tram through the gardens. It's a peaceful, family-friendly experience and also a great place to visit if you just want to spend a few hours surrounded by nature. I really appreciated the educational aspect and learning more about the animals and the sanctuary.

I believe this exhibit is now closed but I'll post this review in case it reopens. Happy Go Lucky…read morewas located next to the food court in the Aventura Mall. There were 10 rooms of lighting, sculpture, sound and visual illusions. It was fun, just some photo opps though nothing especially thought provoking. We went during the last week of the exhibit so there were very few people there and we breezed through This was very similar to the Happy exhibit I went to in Chicago. Tickets for this were $29 each for adults and there was ample parking since it was located in a mall. It was worth it to take some fun pictures in some cool setups. The staff was really good at taking pictures to highlight the exhibit.

Ok, this is not an art exhibit. This is a glorified selfie studio. It's really nice, and you can…read moreget some great selfies. And it's nice that they have people in there to take pictures of you with your own phone, so you don't have to buy anything afterwards but basically it's just a fun place for you and a bunch of your girlfriends to go and take a million pictures of each other.

I always like to support local. I love historical things. It took me a while to visit here…read more However, I saw an advertisement for an EARTH DAY event, so I popped in. For some reason it was mid week, therefore it was not busy at all. Had it been a weekend event I am sure it would have been a real hit. A real shame as you could tell a lot of effort had been made, yet hardly any visitors.

November is Native American heritage month which makes it the perfect time to learn about Florida's…read moreNative People. The Seminoles were the only Native American tribe never to sign a peace treaty with the US government. They come from a small band of around 200 people led by Sam Jones who helped them to hide out in the Everglades to avoid capture by the US government in the early 1800's to a Hard Rock empire with more than 500 million dollars a year in gambling profits from their casinos today. Located in Hollywood near the Hard Rock Hotel on the Seminole Reservation is the Seminole Okalee Indian Village Museum. Created in 1960, it was where the Seminole used to have a village where they would have education, alligator wrestling and animal displays. Today the main museum, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki is located in Big Cypress Preserve in Clewiston. The Seminole Okalee Indian Village and Museum reopened in 2005 and serves as a branch of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki to preserve the culture and heritage of the Seminole people. The small museum has displays containing clothing, tools, and animals. They also have chickee huts, festival grounds, and a small event stadium. In honor of November Native Heritage Month the museum was hosting a Pow Wow and marketplace. To quote the Seminoles "Thank you to the creator for making such a beautiful day for all of us to share in the Seminole people's heritage."

Great 20min glass blowing class! We enjoyed getting to build a large, beautiful item. A few things…read moreto note: - most items cannot be built as a couple/together. I called ahead & asked about booking 1 slot/item for 2 people, and was told that's okay. When we got there they clarified that only certain items can be built by 2 people (fish, turtle, flower), but they allowed us to also built the vase together. That means if you do this as a date night/group activity, the other person will sit on the side while you build your item. I believe they host couple specific nights (or you can choose one of the few items that is partner friendly). - this is a QUICK guided activity. There wasn't any pre-education on glass blowing, techniques, advice, etc. You are allowed to pick up to 3 colors and then you basically follow the teachers instructions for each step with heavy assistance from the teacher on each step. This isn't a class for someone who's wanting to learn glass blowing basics, be creative, or do most of the process themselves. It's VERY guided and directed. Granted, it takes people decades to learn large scale glass blowing, so I understand why it's designed that way. But if you're looking for more creative freedom/independence, I'd recommend checking out Glass Bubble in Miami. - In addition to the above point, you're not really sure how to make the piece "good". For example, our vase had a ton of bubbles and I'm not sure there's anything we could've done differently to prevent that (and we weren't warned about it). Overall though, this is a cool art activity and you get exposure to some of the tools of glass blowing while getting to go home [the next day] with a cool item!

I absolutely loved this experience. I've been wanting to try glass blowing for a long time and I…read morefinally had an opportunity to book a session at HHG. Super easy booking over the phone. They had ample availability and you would be taught by a skilled artist. The studio is located at Young Park, in a expansive open studio, w bleachers allowing you to observe the work taking place by the master glass blowers. Each session is 20 mins long and priced depending on the piece you would like to sculpt. I heard someone say they bought a Groupon, so maybe that's an option for another session. The class goes by pretty quickly, but the artists usually give you detailed instructions on the entire process, guiding and cheering you on. Mitchell made the experience easy-going and was supportive of my rough pulling of the glass lol he saved my piece and made it into a wild delicate flower. The final product gets to cool for 12hrs and the next day you get to pick up your masterpiece. Enjoy the process.