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FLORIDA MUSEUMS There's no question that Hollywood Beach is a great place to find a party, especially when you stay at the Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Resort Hotel. But did you know that Hollywood is a vibrant cultural center as well? From fascinating science museums to contemplative art galleries, the vast list of Ft. Lauderdale attractions is full of marvelous history exhibits that can add refinement to any stay at this prime Fort Lauderdale luxury hotel. Enjoy a meal at Elements Bistro, our trend-setting Hollywood Beach resort restaurant, take a splash in our refreshing pool, and then spend a restful evening in the finest room you'll find among hotels in Hollywood Beach, Florida. Now that you've got your R&R, check out any of these great South Florida museums:
The Museum of Discovery and Science Florida's most popular museum is only 13 miles from our chic Hollywood Beach hotel. Combining the very best of traditional science and history museums, interactive children's museums, and zoological parks, The Museum of Discovery and Science is a sure-fire family pleaser. See the enormous gravity clock, one of only three in the world, step into a musical kaleidoscope, program a robot, and discover how it feels to fly a commercial airliner. Unlike most science museums, The Museum of Discovery and Science has live animal exhibits featuring living, breathing recreations of the Florida ecosystem. From fish and eels to even small mammals, you'll have a chance to see them all up close. Before you leave, be sure to catch a film on the five-story high IMAX screen featuring 2D and 3D educational and nature films. The Museum of Discovery and Science is open everyday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon – 6:00 p.m. Sunday. IMAX shows require an additional admission, however combined admissions with IMAX tickets are available for a discount. The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Another popular choice of things to do in Ft. Lauderdale, The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale stands apart from similar museums by focusing largely on a more contemporary collection from the 20th century to today. With over 6,200 pieces in this dynamic collection, art buffs have a day of amazement ahead of them. Primary exhibits at The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale include an extensive collection of American realist painter William Glackens. Over 500 of his works are held in a special wing exhibit entitled "The Spectacle of Life". A popular collection of Cuban and Latin American art draws large South Floridian crowds, as does a collection of ceramic crafts by Pablo Picasso. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits throughout the year, so there's always something new to see. The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale maintains hours that vary by season and event but generally run from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum Fishing is to Florida what skiing is to Colorado, and there's no better place for the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame & Museum than Dania Beach, FL less than ten miles from our Fort Lauderdale luxury hotel. The museum opens with Journeys, a fun cinematic adventure that gets you in the mood for the exciting sights, sounds, and feels of world-class game and recreational fishing. Next you'll pass through several halls of World Records exhibits, including an enormous display of World Record sport fish mounted in life size, right on the ceiling. You'll soon move on to an engrossing history exhibit detailing the full spectrum of fishing technology from antique to today's state-of-the-art tackles. To ensure that there's always a new experience waiting for return guests, there is a changing gallery that can feature anything from international art to authentic historical artifacts, all within the subject of fishing, of course. On the back docks, you can board and examine five boats going as far back as 1933 and also visit a living recreation of the Florida wetlands. It's a must for Florida-bound game fishers or anyone who enjoys unusual museum attractions. The IGFA Hall of Fame & Museum is open from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Parking is free. Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee Village An unforgettable educational experience awaits you at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee Village. Located within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, this unusual museum restores, preserves, and educates about the rich culture of Florida's native Seminole. The experience begins with the enlightening film, "We Seminoles", narrated by tribesmen and women. The film delves into the proud history of the Seminoles as they have struggled to remain in Florida for hundreds of years. Across the many galleries you will learn about the daily life of every Seminole man, woman, and child, you'll see rare and genuine artifacts from clothing to tools and implements, and you'll even get a glimpse of traditional Seminole artwork. The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum at Okalee Village is open 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily. |
