Wanna Be Weekends at Museum of Discovery and Science at Museum of Discovery and Science

Join the Paw PatrolTM: Adventure Play fun every weekend at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS)! ThePAW Patrol: Adventure Play traveling exhibit, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and sponsored by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan and Chewy Vet Care, is based on the preschool series PAW Patrol®, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon. This interactive exhibit gives kids and their grown-ups an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment.

Families can dive into action-packed activities inspired by STEAM careers, from designing rescue vehicles and building homes to discovering the tools and talents that real-life heroes use every day. Meet local firefighters, police officers, pilots and first responders while exploring how they make a difference in our communities. Take flight with aviation-themed activities that highlight the science of flight and the skills pilots use to soar safely through the skies. Each weekend offers new opportunities to create, explore and be inspired by the heroes around us. Don’t miss this paw-some adventure that’s perfect for the whole family!

Celebrate Real-Life Heroes! (Select days and times)

On select days, families will have the opportunity to meet the brave individuals - both human and furry - who help keep our communities safe and healthy.

• Meet & Greet: Connect with local police officers, firefighters, pilots and first responders.
• Touch-a-Truck Zone: Explore real emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, police cruisers and rescue mobiles.
• K-9 Demonstrations: Watch trained service dogs in action and learn about their vital roles. 

Scheduled Dates:

• Saturday, September 13 • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 25 • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 9 • 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

(with other dates to be announced)

Wanna Be Weekends is sponsored by JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation. 

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play runs through January 11, 2026, and is included with admission to MODS. 

Experience South Florida’s award-winning attraction featuring 150,000 square feet of dynamic science exhibits, an outdoor science park, a live animal collection, a rotating schedule of science shows, learning labs, café, store and a grand atrium featuring the Great Gravity Clock, a 52-foot-tall kinetic energy sculpture; the largest clock in Florida. The showpiece of the museum since 1993, this unique timepiece is one of only three in the world. 

Included with Museum admission. Get tickets by visiting mods.org/tickets.

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