What a surprise! This museum is perhaps the most underrated gem in the area. It's described as…read morepotentially having one of the finest collections of art glass and ceramics in the world -- Lalique, Chihuly, Royal Doulton, and stunning African art. So much interesting and beautiful art. I thought it would be a simple small space. But it was delightfully full of surprises and interesting design. I was captivated and could have spent many more hours here. I will surely be back. I want to top it off by saying what a wonderful staff they have. I'll start with Sara, a kind helpful soul who made me feel welcome. The woman who runs the retail store, whose name begins with a K (sorry I forgot the rest) made me feel like I was the most important person in the place. And the gentlemen who guided us was helpful and informative. Thank you, guys. You made this visit even more special.

A rare gem of fine and fun art in South Florida. A Brooklyn real estate developer decided to…read morecreate a fabulous museum of decorative art, art glass and ceramics, in a funky semi industrial neighborhood in Hollywood. I don't know why he did so but I'm grateful

My husband and I had a great time on the van tour! Proprietor Chris Mancini is a former U.S…read more prosecutor and a veritable fountain of information when it comes to South Florida's dark past which was truly fascinating and not the kind of thing you hear about every day. Mobsters, crime bosses and more, there are elements of both history and, at times, comedy here that will enlighten and entertain. Definitely a unique experience and a great activity.

From the owner: Escape into South Florida's underworld on our climate-controlled and video equipped bus. Our bus…read moretours include: Crime History, Black History, & South Florida History tours. You can also visit our Crime Gallery and have one of our knowledgeable historians take you on a walk through the era of the Cuban bombers, the Cocaine Cowboys right up to the Ponzi schemers of today. Tour packages. But why just do one activity when you can do both? Our guide will take you on a guided tour through our gallery (30 minutes) and then take you on one of our bus tours (60 minutes).

visited MODS this past weekend with my 9 year old and 2 friends. We had not been since 2020…read more The traveling exhibit was the Science of Guinness World Records. The exhibit is whole was really interesting. We spent a lot of time there. One aspect I didn't like was that you have to scan your finger print with your name to make an "avatar" to activate some of the activities. I don't like giving my finger prints or my sons when we don't know what will be done with that information after the exhibit ends so some of the activities we couldn't do. And for the ones we could do some of them were broken. Still had a lot of fun in this exhibit. Highly interactive. Ends September 7 2026 A lot of the permanent exhibits were the same at 2020 which was cool to see my son interact and compare it to how he was as a babe. Again some of the exhibits were under maintenance but it didn't stop us from having a good time. My son loved observing the baby gators and learning more about them and some of the other Florida wildlife. The outdoor exhibit was interesting but some of the instruments/activities were metal and were HOT from the sun. Still nice to get a little sun and lots of shade. There was a good crowd but not too crowded Only critique is that there were two lines for tickets but nothing that designated what line was for what so a lot of people were in the member services line when we just wanted general admission. Other than that it was a great experience. There's parking right across the street in the garage and there's a bunch of restaurants to walk to nearby including a really cute restaurant next door called Emily's garden to get lunch and gelato. Highly suggest bringing refillable water bottles. You'll be in there for about 2-3 hrs if you take your time in each exhibit. We opted out of the holographic theater and the center kids play area but those would be fun to try when we go back

We all had the best time at MODS. My nephew who is 9 and loves science especially loved it. The…read morewoman from whom I bought the tickets was so sweet and helpful. My nephew loved the iMAX movie Wild Asia (It was really well done.), the wind simulator and the airplane section. Unfortunately, a lot of the simulators didn't work so he was a bit disappointed. He still liked climbing in the planes. He also liked seeing the big thing at the front with the balls going through the thing that looked like a Ferris wheel. I loved the hockey exhibit. It was really well done and was neat to learn the history of hockey especially the Stanley Cup. Being from Pittsburgh, I loved seeing Sydney Crosby represented in the players area. It was also neat to see the skates, puck and sticks evolve over time. If you have kids (especially if they love science and now sports while the hockey exhibit) definitely come visit.

I visited Anne Kolb Nature Center on a weekday morning and was surprised by how easy parking was…read moreand how uncrowded it felt. That alone made the visit really enjoyable. I was able to take my time, relax, and actually enjoy being out in nature without feeling rushed. I explored the lakeside, mud flats, and part of the South Trail, and the views from the tower were excellent. I also saw a few different bird species and some butterflies along the way. There's also an exhibit showing a model for a new aquarium that's supposed to open in 2028, which was interesting to see. As a longtime Hollywood resident, I can't believe this was my first visit but it definitely won't be my last.

This is one of our favorite parks to get outside & enjoy a nature walk. The trails are well kept…read moreand the animal are sure to be out! There's plenty of parking too!

I visited the Bonnet House to see the Zim sculptures on display through April 19, 2026…read moreThe exhibit includes over 2000 hand carved sculptures by over 100 Zimbabwe artist. There are many large sculptures throughout the gardens, they are all labeled with the name of the work, the artist and the material. There is a large market with sculptures of all sizes for sale. The exhibit is so large it is only displayed in one location per year. While we were there, there were two sculptors working on new pieces, both took the time to speak with us. Love is in the air at the Bonnet House, while we were there they were setting up for a wedding and we saw a proposal. A beautiful setting for both. They have special events throughout the year, including an orchid show and Christmas holiday wonderland. Guided and self guided house tours are available,$30-40, we opted for the grounds tour only, $15. The gardens are well shaded so even on a warm day our visit was comfortable.

The museum is beautiful! Staff is wonderful as well. The ice cream in the gift store is so good as…read morewell.

Flamingo Gardens is one of our favorite places in South Florida. Honestly, I'd even call it a…read morepeacock garden because there are so many of them wandering freely throughout the property. I especially love visiting during the winter months when the weather is cooler. It's the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and have a little picnic with the kids. There are plenty of peaceful spots to sit, relax, and watch the peacocks walking around. The grounds are always clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. When you buy your tickets, you can also purchase bird food. We fed both the flamingos and the peacocks, and while it was a fun experience, here's my little tip--don't feed the peacocks from your hand unless you're ready for a pretty strong peck! I learned that one the hard way. There is also a small café, guided tram tours, and on weekends they often have live music, especially in the evenings or during holiday events. Around Christmas, the gardens are beautifully decorated with lights, making the whole place feel even more magical. If you're looking for a relaxing day surrounded by nature, Flamingo Gardens is definitely worth a visit.

Got there around 10 and was able to secure a scooter for my mother who recently had knee surgery…read more They said it was their last working one. We couldn't have done this park without it. The tram runs every thirty mins, definitely suggest taking that- learned all about the park via tour guide. Upon checking in, there are bags of animal food for purchase. So fun for the kids to engage with the flamingos etc. The animals who are roaming free aren't actually part of the garden, they are wild. So get ready to see some amazing ducks, flamingos and peacocks roaming around. We loved seeing all the different birds, alligators etc.

I believe this exhibit is now closed but I'll post this review in case it reopens. Happy Go Lucky…read morewas located next to the food court in the Aventura Mall. There were 10 rooms of lighting, sculpture, sound and visual illusions. It was fun, just some photo opps though nothing especially thought provoking. We went during the last week of the exhibit so there were very few people there and we breezed through This was very similar to the Happy exhibit I went to in Chicago. Tickets for this were $29 each for adults and there was ample parking since it was located in a mall. It was worth it to take some fun pictures in some cool setups. The staff was really good at taking pictures to highlight the exhibit.

Ok, this is not an art exhibit. This is a glorified selfie studio. It's really nice, and you can…read moreget some great selfies. And it's nice that they have people in there to take pictures of you with your own phone, so you don't have to buy anything afterwards but basically it's just a fun place for you and a bunch of your girlfriends to go and take a million pictures of each other.

I always like to support local. I love historical things. It took me a while to visit here…read more However, I saw an advertisement for an EARTH DAY event, so I popped in. For some reason it was mid week, therefore it was not busy at all. Had it been a weekend event I am sure it would have been a real hit. A real shame as you could tell a lot of effort had been made, yet hardly any visitors.

November is Native American heritage month which makes it the perfect time to learn about Florida's…read moreNative People. The Seminoles were the only Native American tribe never to sign a peace treaty with the US government. They come from a small band of around 200 people led by Sam Jones who helped them to hide out in the Everglades to avoid capture by the US government in the early 1800's to a Hard Rock empire with more than 500 million dollars a year in gambling profits from their casinos today. Located in Hollywood near the Hard Rock Hotel on the Seminole Reservation is the Seminole Okalee Indian Village Museum. Created in 1960, it was where the Seminole used to have a village where they would have education, alligator wrestling and animal displays. Today the main museum, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki is located in Big Cypress Preserve in Clewiston. The Seminole Okalee Indian Village and Museum reopened in 2005 and serves as a branch of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki to preserve the culture and heritage of the Seminole people. The small museum has displays containing clothing, tools, and animals. They also have chickee huts, festival grounds, and a small event stadium. In honor of November Native Heritage Month the museum was hosting a Pow Wow and marketplace. To quote the Seminoles "Thank you to the creator for making such a beautiful day for all of us to share in the Seminole people's heritage."