Mission Statement: The mission of the Florida Symphony Orchestra is to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience that will motivate them to fulfill their potential, to strive for excellence, to develop an appreciation for the fine arts and furthers the tradition of classical music. The primary purpose of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra is education. All programs reflect a commitment to provide young musicians with the opportunity to strengthen their musical talents and develop an appreciation of the arts through classical music.

 

Mailing address: PO Box 2328, Winter Park, FL, 32790-2328
Physical address: 812 East Rollins St, Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407-999-7800
Fax: 407-898-5250
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Web: http://www.fsyo.org/

 

Address: 301 Julia St, Titusville, FL 32781-1234
Box office phone: 321-268-1125
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Web: http://www.nbbd.com/godo/tpi

 

Mission Statement: The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state museum of natural history, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage.

 

Address: SW 34th Street and Hull Road, PO Box 112710, Gainesville, FL 32611-2710
Phone: 352-846-2000
Web: http://www/flmnh.ufl.edu/

Opened in 1977, the Museum of Florida History collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage. As the state history museum, it focuses on artifacts and eras unique to Florida's development and on roles that Floridians have played in national and global events. Through exhibits, educational programs, research, and collections, the Museum reflects the ways that people have shaped and reacted to their cultural and natural environments.

 

Address: R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
Phone: 820-245-6400
Web: http://flheritage.com/museum/

Goals: Based on a long-term commitment to education, SeaWorld, Bsuch Gardens, and Discovery Cove strive to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere to help students and guests develop a lifelong appreciation, understanding, and stewardship for our environment. Specifically the goals are:
• To instill in students and guests of all ages an appreciation for science and respect for all living creatures and habitats.
• To conserve out valuable natural resources by increasing awareness of the interrelationships of humans and the environment.
• To increase students' and guests' basic competencies in science, math, and other disciplines.
• To be an educational resource to the world.

 

Address: PO Box 9158, Tampa, FL 33674
Phone: 1-888-800-5447
Web: http://www.4adventure.com/BGT/default.aspx

This museum's high-tech, interactive approach to education proves that science can equal fun. Adults won't feel as if they're in a kiddie museum, either. During the week, school groups meander through the cavernous two-story modern building. Kids 7 and under enjoy navigating their way through the excellent explorations in the Discovery Center. Florida Ecoscapes is particularly interesting, with a living coral reef, bees, bats, frogs, turtles, and alligators. Most weekend nights, you'll find a diverse crowd ranging from hip high-school kids to 30-somethings enjoying a rock film in the IMAX theater, which also shows short science-related films daily. Out front in the atrium, see the 52-foot-tall Great Gravity Clock, the largest kinetic-energy sculpture in the state. Call for details on changing exhibits.

 

Address: 410 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: 954-468-6637
Fax: 954-467-0046
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Web: http://www.mods.org/home.htm

For the eco-conscious traveler, the Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department offers guided nature, adventure, and historic tours involving biking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, and bird-watching all over the city.

 

Mission Statement: We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.

 

Address: Miami, FL
Phone: 305-365-3018
Web: http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/home.asp

  
Miami Children's Museum

Mission Statement: The Miami Children's Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of all children by fostering a love of learning and enabling children to realize their highest potential. The Miami Children's Museum is a non-profit educational institution, which meets the needs of all children in our multicultural community. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to play together, learn, imagine and create. The museum offers interactive exhibits, programs, and learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.

 

Address: 980 Macarthur Cswy., Miami, FL 33132
Phone: 305-373-KIDS (5437)
Fax: 305-373. KID1 (5431)
Web: http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/index.html

 

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