Design + Doodle Lab
2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to our open art station, where you’ll find a wide range of materials and art supplies ready to become whatever masterpiece you dream up.

Little Sparks
2026-04-09 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 10:15 - 11:00 and 6 more dates
A fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.
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Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Inside Out
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00
The human body is a finely tuned network of systems working together in harmony to keep us stable and healthy. From inside out, we’ll explore some of the automatic mechanisms that protect and support our amazing human bodies.
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history’s greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
This is a student drop-off program. Adults and children not participating in the program must purchase separate museum admission if they wish to explore the museum with the participant at the end of the program.

Students Thinking BIG: Student Innovation Spotlight Night
2026-04-10 17:30 - 21:00
Join us for a fast-paced evening celebrating bold ideas and the students behind them. This high-energy, 3-minute innovation thesis-style event features student founders and innovators delivering rapid, compelling presentations that showcase their ventures, research, and creative problem-solving.
Each presenter has just three minutes to capture the audience. Expect concise storytelling, big thinking, and fresh perspectives.
After the presentations, continue the conversation and build connections with students, alumni, and community partners in a welcoming, dynamic atmosphere.
Come ready to be inspired and to meet the next generation of innovators.
Get your tickets here.

Students Thinking BIG: Community Innovation Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy free admission to the museum from 10 am – 2 pm!
Join us for a family-friendly, open showcase where students from the University of Florida and Santa Fe College share their work through creative exhibits, demonstrations, and storytelling installations. Organized by thematic areas such as AI, medical innovation, automotive design, and sustainability, you’ll have a chance to explore how students are thinking BIG about real-world challenges and shaping ideas through design to be welcoming and engaging for audiences of all ages, encouraging curiosity, conversation, and discovery.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Neat-ure!
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
Sometimes to discover the next big idea, all you need is to stop and smell the roses. Biomimicry is engineering inspired by the fantastic forms and functions we observe in nature. Journey to the intersection of invention and nature as we uncover how living things inform creation and design.
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history’s greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
This is a student drop-off program. Adults and children not participating in the program must purchase separate museum admission if they wish to explore the museum with the participant at the end of the program.

Duke Ellington Sacred Jazz Concert - FREE Admission Day!
2026-04-26 16:00 - 19:00
1,000 Voices of Florida presents the 7th Annual Duke Ellington Sacred Jazz Concert!
Come experience Ellington’s jubilant sound on the lawn of the museum with brassy horns, tickled ivories, and toe-tapping beats.
Legendary bandleader Duke Ellington ascended the ranks of American jazz by reinventing the big-band sound. From Harlem’s Cotton Club to venues around the world, Ellington’s orchestra delighted millions with gems like “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Prelude to a Kiss,” and spiritual music, too. Ellington defied genre and tradition, uniting music lovers of all lifestyles and backgrounds.
The concert is free — and admission to the museum will also be free all day.
Please bring your own blankets and/or lawn chairs.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | A Shocking Discovery
2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00
Our modern world is illuminated with light, but have you ever wondered how the flick of a switch can supply endless energy? Plug into the world of electricity as we maneuver through the maze of electrical systems and circuits.
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history’s greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
This is a student drop-off program. Adults and children not participating in the program must purchase separate museum admission if they wish to explore the museum with the participant at the end of the program.
