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Science Museum dinner dance honors ‘America’s space pioneers’

By: Shannon Donnelly
Source: Palm Beach Daily News, The Shiny Sheet
Date: April 15, 2013
Even without the bubble helmets, they stood out. Five men with the “Right Stuff” were celebrated at the annual dinner dance of the South Florida Science Museum.

Science museum gets new name to go with expanded mission

By: Emily Roach
Source: Palm Beach Post
Date: April 8, 2013
Friday night, the 50-year-old West Palm Beach institution unveiled the name change and a $900,000 grant from the Quantum Foundation that will bring in world-class traveling exhibits over three years.
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SFSM on the Arts Radio Network

Source: SFSM
Date: March 1, 2013
Arts Radio Network (ARN) and the South Florida Science Museum have partnered together to promote and support the upcoming museum expansion with a series of countdown segments, leading up to the opening and completion of the project. ARN’s mission complements that of the Museum’s which is to promote, educate and advocate for the arts and cultural community of Palm Beach County.

‘Science On A Sphere’ Part Of SFSM Expansion

By: Town Crier Editor
Source: Town-Crier Online
Date: February 18, 2013
When “Science on a Sphere” was unveiled at the South Florida Science Museum on Feb. 2, guests felt as if they stepped into a classroom with Leroy Jetson — straight out of the futuristic cartoon about his space-age family. Developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, “Science on a Sphere” is a 6-foot suspended globe displaying animated images of atmospheric storms, climate change, ocean temperature, animal migration patterns and more.
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‘Science On A Sphere’ Part Of SFSM Expansion

FAMILIES INVITED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM FUN FEST

By: South Florida Science Museum
Source: SFSM
Date: November 9, 2012
FAMILIES INVITED FOR SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM FUN FEST ON NOVEMBER 23
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SFSM TO SERVE AS GROUND CONTROL WITH NASA

By: South Florida Science Museum
Source: SFSM
Date: September 3, 2012
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM TO SERVE AS GROUND CONTROL WITH NASA Area students competing to participate in live Q&A with International Space Station
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Science Museum Opens ‘Treasure!’ Exhibit Sept. 28

By: Town-Crier Online
Source: Town-Crier Online
Date: August 23, 2012
Pirates, treasure hunters and those feeling lucky can go on a treasure hunt at the South Florida Science Museum. Whether it’s from a sunken ship or buried underground, guests can learn about and search for treasure at the museum’s newest traveling exhibit, “Treasure!” The exhibit opens Sept. 28 with Treasure Hunters Nights at the Museum and runs through Jan. 6, 2013.
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QUANTUM FOUNDATION BRINGS SCIENCE ON A SPHERE TO SFSM

By: South Florida Science Museum
Source: SFSM
Date: July 13, 2012
The South Florida Science Museum will heighten its “wow factor” when its expansion is complete later next year, thanks to a generous gift from the Quantum Foundation. According to Lew Crampton, South Florida Science Museum CEO, the Museum received a $240,000 grant from Quantum Foundation to support its Science on a Sphere exhibit – targeted to be part of the Museum expansion scheduled to open in early 2014.
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ZOO AND SCIENCE MUSEUM DUAL DISCOVERY PASS DISCOUNTS DOUBLE THE FUN

By: South Florida Science Museum
Source: SFSM
Date: June 25, 2012
Families looking to get the most out of their summer fun funds can find a bargain with the new Dual Discovery Pass. Launching today at the South Florida Science Museum and the Palm Beach Zoo, the Dual Discovery Pass offers Palm Beach County residents a 30 percent savings on entry prices to the two attractions when purchased together as one ticket. Out-of-county guests receive a 20 percent savings when purchasing a dual pass.
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MICHAEL JACKSON MANIA AT SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE MUSEUM

By: South Florida Science Museum
Source: SFSM
Date: June 1, 2012
It's Michael Jackson Mania at the South Florida Science Museum. A new laser concert schedule kicks off Saturday June 9th, 2012 with a costume contest for all!
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