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Please refer to our Presentation Times page for daily planetarium and aquarium schedules
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May 10, 2008 - August 31 2008
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Land Beneath Our Feet
There's more under your feet than just sand!
Florida's ancient history comes alive in Land Beneath Our Feet opening May 10th through August 31st at the
South Florida Museum in downtown Bradenton. Land Beneath Our Feet explores the fascinating and unique geological
history of Florida. Beginning millions of years ago when Florida was formed to current environmental issues, the exhibit
provides an excellent base for study of rocks and minerals, fossils, and water that will be utilized by summer campers,
independent learners and families looking for an educational summer adventure.
Land Beneath Our Feet is sponsored through the generosity of Mosaic.
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Tuesdays,
May 20, 2008 - June 24 2008
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Institute for the Scientifically Timid
Don't know a proton from a protozoan? Or, maybe you do but you'd like to catch up on the latest in cosmology, string theory,
global climate or genomics. Either way, the Institute for the Scientifically Timid (IST) is the course for you.
IST is a small study/discussion group led by Jeff Rodgers, the Museum's Director of Education and Director of the
Bishop Planetarium. Using Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything* as a course text and springboard
for discussion, IST will awaken, or re-awaken your enthusiasm for science.
Admission is $45 for museum members and $70 for non-members.
*book included in course fee
Six Tuesdays
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Light refreshments served
What other people are saying about this course:
"I loved this course!"
"The choice of text was perfect...great information interspersed with laugh out loud humor"
"Jeff makes everything so easy to understand and exciting!"
"I can't say enough good about this workshop. It is one of the best I have ever been to."
"This was fantastic- WAY beyond what I expected."
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June 6, 2008 - September 14 2008
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Florida Cowboys
Curator's Choice Gallery
Hombres
VC Ranch, Arcadia
This exhibit features selected photographs from the Florida Cowboy Collection, by Sarasota artist Jimmy Peters,
and introduces the Florida cowboy and working ranches, their professional work ethic, lifestyle, history, personality,
and ethnic diversity through contemporary fine art photography. Many of the photographs were taken on ranches in the
area, on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation and throughout the state.
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June 15, 2008
11am - 2pm
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Father's Day Rocket Launch and National Contest- everyone welcome
Build and launch your very own model rocket! Not only will you have a memorable experience, you will also be
entered into a national contest. County Commissioner Carol Whitmore will facilitate the judging of the event.
If you win, you get to choose between two great prizes: a chance to celebrate and launch your rocket at the
Astronaut Hall of Fame at the Kennedy Space Center or a chance to celebrate and launch your rocket at the
October Sky Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia with author Homer Hickam and the original Rocket Boys.
The $25 registration fee includes museum admission, all materials needed to build and launch a rocket and
entry into the national contest. The contest is for ages 10 and up. Space is limited so register early!
For more information or to make reservations please contact Amara Cocilovo at 941-746-4131 x 11 or
acocilovo@southfloridamuseum.org.
Additional information can also be found at
www.therocketman.net.
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July 5, 2008
4pm - 9pm
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Night at the Museum – Give a Hoot!
Enjoy a screening of Hoot on the big screen in the planetarium at 4:15 and learn about conserving
Florida wildlife. Join Snooty for special Manatee presentations.
Enjoy planetarium shows all evening: Live Star Talk
with Jeff Rodgers at 7:00, Infinity Express at 7:30, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 8:00.
Admission is half price after 4pm. Members are always free. Food is available for a nominal price.
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July 8, 2008
6pm - 8pm
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Wildlife Conservation- Anna Maria Turtle Watch
Join Suzy Fox from Anna Maria Turtle Watch on a conservation adventure. She will educate you about how to track sea
turtle nests, recognize different types of turtle tracks, and show you ways to be involved in conserving one of
Florida's special natural resources. $5, members are free
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Saturday,
July 19, 2008
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Snooty's 60th Birthday Bash
Wildlife Awareness Festival with booths, programs and exhibits
Children's games and art activities
A display of birthday cards children made for Snooty
Come inside, cool off, and see renowned magician Nathan Coe Marsh in the planetarium.
Free cookies and juice for children attending Snooty's Birthday Bash
Food and drinks for purchase
Plus much, much more!!!
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July 29, 2008
5pm - 8pm
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Seeing in the Dark and Solar Observing
Explore space at the Bishop Planetarium! Enjoy a 5:15 screening of Seeing in the Dark, a film about amateur
astronomers discovering the night skies, followed by exciting space related activities for everyone to enjoy. $7 per
person for this unique opportunity, members are free.
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Summer
2008
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Science Explorers Summer Camp
Summer camp programs at the South Florida Museum are based on the idea that kids learn by doing, and that they enjoy doing science. Throughout the summer, our campers will "become" geologists, paleontologists, archeologists, science artists, marine biologists and astronomers through hands-on activities and museum exploration.
Geology & Rock Camp—The museum has developed a special exhibition, "The Land Beneath our Feet" for Summer 2008, and our campers will be among the first to explore Florida geology and learn all there is to know about rocks and minerals.
Paleontology Camp—Working with real fossils and the museum's exhibitions, we'll explore how we know what we know about extinct species.
Archeology Camp—Using the museum's extensive archeological collections, campers will discover the clues found in the broken pottery, old arrowheads, and shell tools left behind by Florida's native peoples.
Art Camp—Artists bring scientific discoveries to life, and the museum is filled with wonderful art. We'll try out a variety of art techniques that bridge the gap between art and science.
Manatee Camp—The Parker Manatee Aquarium is home to Snooty, the world's most famous manatee. There's no better place to learn everything there is to know about manatees.
Space Camp—With the Bishop Planetarium as our base, we'll venture out into space to learn all there is to know about the planets of our solar system, the stars of our galaxy, and the galaxies in our universe.
Brochure - Page 1
Brochure - Page 2
Medical & Media Release Form
Registration Form Science Explorers Camp 2008
Click here for museum membership info.
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