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.

A tourist trap. Paying that much to see common stuff like going to a greenhouse or a grocery store…read morefor orchids. There is a similar one in California but at least in California, it is free. I said I rather used the money to buy orchids then

I made the mistake of not changing the show time from the current day to the day i actually wanted…read moreto go for IMAX, and they helped me exchange the tickets no questions.

We all had the best time at MODS. My nephew who is 9 and loves science especially loved it. The…read morewoman from whom I bought the tickets was so sweet and helpful. My nephew loved the iMAX movie Wild Asia (It was really well done.), the wind simulator and the airplane section. Unfortunately, a lot of the simulators didn't work so he was a bit disappointed. He still liked climbing in the planes. He also liked seeing the big thing at the front with the balls going through the thing that looked like a Ferris wheel. I loved the hockey exhibit. It was really well done and was neat to learn the history of hockey especially the Stanley Cup. Being from Pittsburgh, I loved seeing Sydney Crosby represented in the players area. It was also neat to see the skates, puck and sticks evolve over time. If you have kids (especially if they love science and now sports while the hockey exhibit) definitely come visit.

My husband and I finally took a self-guided tour here since we saw they recently made it free…read moreadmission on Wednesday's for locals and it's definitely worth the visit! The tour took about 45 minutes and was super interesting and informative. Just a heads up that the second floor isn't air conditioned so it was just a little warm up there!

This was a great opportunity to learn more about Fort Lauderdale's origins and some of the key…read morefigures involved. The staff member at the front desk when you walk in was very friendly and detailed the best way to go through all of the exhibits. While it was a little hot upstairs, most of the longer stages of the exhibit take place in the nice and cool first floor. If you are a long term resident, you should definitely go!

Came here and it was $16 pp for admission. They were showcasing Christo and Jeanna Claude:…read moreSurrounding Island. It showcased a plastic island that was done in Miami during the 1983. There were a couple exhibits that were "returning" so I wasn't able to view them. This took under an hour to view everything. To me it wasn't that interesting, but it provided me something to do while in the area.

I visited the NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale for First Thursdays and was excited to experience…read morewhat I had heard was a vibrant and welcoming event. The children's activities were truly well done--creative, engaging, and a great way to introduce young minds to the art world. The art exhibits themselves were impressive and thoughtfully curated. Unfortunately, despite these highlights, my overall experience was extremely disappointing. During our visit, my family and I were followed by not just one, but two staff members. It was very clear we were being racially profiled, which made us feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, and deeply disrespected. It overshadowed everything the museum had to offer. We spoke with management to express our concerns and share how this treatment impacted our visit. While we were heard, the experience left a lasting impression--and not a good one. I can't in good conscience recommend this museum to others, especially families of color. No one should have to endure being watched and judged simply for existing in a space that should be open and inclusive to all. Museums are supposed to inspire and educate, not alienate.

Amazing place! Owner was so kind and sweet. He stayed open later for us to come in. We just had to…read morecall ahead the day before and book an appointment. Will definitely come back!

From the owner: Oakland Park Selfie Museum is your one stop shop for photography, content creation, and fun. Come…read moredown for an hour at our fully equipped studio for a unique time and create selfie Magic!

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).

Amazing opportunity to check out digital art exhibits in Broward, especially the Mad Arts museum…read more The immersive art experience was awesome. We also checked out the arts park exhibits and they were very nice. I thoroughly enjoyed it and glad we took advantage of it this year.

2nd year at Ignite interactive art and light festival Broward and its just as good as last year…read more Loved the interactive immersive art in riverfront. Especiallu the scupture tutled "when words become objects"... featuring large scale interactive sculptures , light installations, projection mapping and more.. its a great event to take in art in an alternative form. Highy recommend and best part its free of charge. I only wish it as up for more than 5 days each year. the other half of it is in Dania at the madarts center. i will be going this evening for that half. But based on vids and photos I've seen it looks even better.

Across the street from the Museum of Discovery and Science and adjacent to the Broward Center is…read moreone of the coolest places in Ft. Lauderdale. In fact, you may have passed it a couple times stumbling back and forth from Dicey's. Perhaps you have noticed two large dishes positioned directly across from each other a considerable distance apart and wondered, "what are those for?" Well, my friends, those dishes just happen to be a site of some uber cool, mind-blowing SCIENCE! They are whisper dishes! Basically, you stand at one. Your friend stands at the other. You whisper into the center of the disk. Your friend, who is shouting distance away, can hear you whispering as if you were standing right next to them. It will FREAK you out the first time you try it. But do try it. Take all of your friends there. Use the dishes to convey your deepest darkest secrets. Just don't pass them by the next time you are Downtown. I've only ever visited them at night, thus the subpar photos. Perhaps you can visit during the day and get some better ones! Enjoy =] Oh, and I did a little research - apparently they've been there since about 1991 - before the Museum of Science! They are located in Esplanade Park, which is an outdoor science park (!) http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1991-09-24/news/9102070040_1_fun-park-newest-park-15-acre-park YAY SCIENCE!

I enjoy a private tour of this historic facility and learned a lot about its past. Awesome model…read moredisplays and military equipment and hardware. Very well worth a visit if you like aviation and history

This is a free museum in the Ft Lauderdale area dedicated to the Navy's Air Units during WWII! They…read moreare only open on weekends with limited hours from 11am - 3pm. They offer free entry, free parking, and free tours! Gary was our tour guide and he is amazing! So much history & his stories! He was great! We spent about 3 hours with him and left with so much appreciation for what they did. This is an all volunteer museum so make sure to donate! Former President George H. W. Bush Sr was stationed here during his military service, graduated in 1943. There is a room dedicated to him and his time there! Lots of details! He even stopped by and signed a part of the wall! We can see pics of a young Barbara too! There is so much history here! There is a flight simulator training, vintage models/artifacts, uniforms, etc. Flight 19 that disappeared in Bermuda was from here. It is packed to the brim with memoribilia. Gary told us they have so many items, but can't display it all. The museum building is the only original building left of over 200 buildings of the base complex when it was used from 1942 to 1946. This base made a big impact on the growth of Southern Florida and is now the Ft Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. They have a private parking lot adjacent to the museum. Definitely recommended!

This museum is filled with SO MUCH historical information everywhere in almost every single room!…read more This was definitely enjoyable! I was creeped out by the Native American mannequin holding the gun on the second floor. There was so much to read I just couldn't keep up with everything. The floors are the original Dade County pine wood like Old... ...Davie School and everything is still originally built except for the electric and water running thru the building. The third floor had a beautiful painting display in 3 different rooms and there was a model.... ....room of what this building should've looked like during it's early motel era. I was told customers only paid around $2 to spend the night here which was alot back in those days. Before you tour the building there's a historical short film about Fort Lauderdale in the lobby downstairs which was exciting. Only downfall, you have to pay for parking outside. Another thing was, none of the staff... ...told me that there were two more houses outside to look at, everyone stayed quiet. I was charged my $3 with food stamps to see this. But I'd recommend you ask what is available to see before going on your own.

Excellent museum to learn about the history of Fort Lauderdale. From the early Native Americans,…read morethe Seminole Wars , Pioneers , WW2, to the present. The main museum is housed in a former historic hotel along the New River; there are two other adjacent historic buildings (old house and replica schoolhouse ). Frank S. at the front desk was an amazing ambassador for the museum; my aunt and I signed up for the guided tour per his recommendation - it was well worth it. The tour guide (my apologies I don't recall his name) was very knowledgeable. The museum has a number of cool artifacts within it's collection. The top floor had local working artist studios which was fun to explore. Give yourself about an hour to an hour and half. There are nearby restaurants and parking is convenient.