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Week of the Earth Planetarium 2.0
Bringing space down to Earth. “The Lohman Planetarium strives to serve as a cornerstone of science, scholarship, and culture in central Florida. With the planetarium as our window into the Universe, we hope to inspire all ages to look beyond the stars and keep wondering!” Lift…
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A Celebration of Love
When fiction becomes reality and true love is born!
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A New Golden Age of Astronomy
A multinational, collaborative effort led by NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, is the culmination of several decades of work which led us to this exciting moment— an instrument with a reflective surface nearly three times the size of the Hubble…
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Cooking Holiday Dinners in the 19th Century
When most of us picture Christmas dinner in our minds we have a pretty standard image of roast turkey, ham, stuffing, pie, etc. And we have a typical image of what all those things look like and should taste like. But what did we have before all of that became the standard? By…
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Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
NASA’s Lucy mission is the first to explore a diverse population of small bodies known as the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. These precious “diamonds” are remnants of our early solar system, leading and following the giant planet in two huge swarms, as they all orbit around the Sun…
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Every now and then when the world steps in and changes your plans
2020 was at best a challenging year for many reasons, but COVID-19 ultimately caused a worldwide shift that touched all of us in one way or another. For Brandon and Robyn, 2020 was the year they wanted to get married despite whatever difficulties might affect their plans.
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European Fireworks in the 18th and 19th Century
Our recent exhibition "In the Style of the Emperor" included a print titled “DECORATION DU FEU D'ARTIFICE DUNNE PAR LA VILLE DE PARIS” (A DECORATION OF FIREWORKS BY THE CITY OF PARIS) which shows the set-up location for an elaborate fireworks display given on the occasion of the…
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Master Artists at MOAS Dean Mitchell
One of Florida's preeminent artists who is in museum and in prominent private collections around the world, Dean Mitchell captures mostly unseen views such as beautifully worn and weathered barns off rural back roads as well as friends, family, and neighbors with watercolor…
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Master Artists at MOAS Sara Pedigo
Sara Pedigo is a North Florida painter who seemingly unpretentious views of her home and immediate personal environments have brought her recognition and awards nationally and internationally. She grew up in the South after receiving her MFA in Painting from the University of…
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Eyes in the Sky The World of Aerial Drones
If you have ever heard a loud buzz in the sky and noticed a small oddly-shaped aircraft zipping around effortlessly, you are one of many that have encountered a drone. You may even own one yourself, taking advantage of this rapidly developing technology that allows you to…
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Master Artists at MOAS Margo Kessler Cook
Margo is a Fine Art International award-winning photographer. She is also a self-taught artist who has worked in printmaking, fabric design, and metal-smithing. Her approach to photography is that of a quiet observer who discovers interesting things in ordinary places; shedding…
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Behind the Scenes
During the year of 2020 the staff at the Museum of Arts & Sciences stepped out of their comfort zones and became our on camera talent. Take a peek behind the scenes at what sparked our ideas, obstacles during video creation, the process of filming, and more!
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Master Artists at MOAS Jill Cannady
Jill Cannady has had a long and successful career in Florida, beginning with thirty years in Miami followed by decades in Central Florida. One of our state's most preeminent artists, her work is truly "exceptional" in subject matter, exquisite technique, and her unique ability…
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National Plant-a-Flower Day - Florida Friendly Garden
Today, March 12 2021, is National Plant-a-Flower Day! To get your Florida Friendly garden ready for spring, find a few blooms you like, that are native to Florida, and start planting!
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Wetlands and Water
Happy World Wetland Day! World Wetland Day is celebrated on February 2 every year. It marks the date in which the Convention on Wetlands was adopted in 1971. The day is meant to bring global awareness to the connection of people and our planet.
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An Interview with Artist John Wilton
A Q&A between Ruth Grim, Chief Curator and Gary R. Libby Curator of Art at the Museum of Arts & Sciences and artist, John Wilton who is featured in the exhibition, John Wilton: A Graphic Approach, Four Decades Under the Florida Sun on display November 27, 2020 through February…
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Shh its a Secret The Not-So-Quiet Delta IV Heavy Launch
Pssst. Hey, you. Yeah, you. Wanna hear about a secret spy satellite mission? A classified payload that launches aboard one of the loudest and brightest man-made objects on Earth? Okay, so maybe it’s only partly secretive.
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CRS-21 Successfully Launches from KSC
This past Sunday at 11:17am EST, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, yet another rocket lifted off into space for the CRS-21 mission. What now seems like a routine occurrence down at the Cape, this particular launch was an important milestone as it was the 100th successful flight…
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Spotlight The Artists and Artisans of the Museum Store
The Museum Stores located at the Museum of Arts & Sciences and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art are proud to feature local artists and designers. Both stores feature a variety of beautiful gift items and jewelry that are all locally and lovingly handmade. It is our…
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Pluto QA with the Artemis STEM Club
Whether a person is one hundred years old or five, inquiring minds want to know, “What’s the deal with Pluto? Why do you astronomers hate Pluto? Why did you murder poor, sweet, little Pluto?” We don’t and we didn’t! We love Pluto! Jason Schreiner, Planetarium Coordinator for the…