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Home My WebLink AboutMIA SCI V.1WELCOME TO • . miami science museum *• Ad — What? MIA SCI COMPARED WITH EXISTING MUSEUM Site Building: Floors Size Internal Public Spaces Principal Internal Features: Exhibition Spaces Planetarium Learning Center Suite Science Theater Atrium Aquarium Historical Museum Entertainment Suite Principal External Features: Wildlife Center Observatory Outside Science Playground MIA SCI EXISTING 4.0 Acres 1.8 Acres 3+ 1+ 200,000 sf 53,000 sf 145,000 sf 46,000 sf 38,500 sf 18,500 sf 13,500 sf 3,400 sf 21,800 sf 3,400 sf 8,000 sf 2,300 sf 11,800 sf 3,000 sf 12,500 sf 25,000 sf 15,500 sf 25,000 sf (Rooftop) 5,000 sf (Rooftop) 10,000 sf 22,000 sf 1,700 sf What? MIA SCI COMPARED WITH OTHER MUSEUMS INTERNAL EXHIBITION SPACE SPACE PLANETARIUM Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago 623,155 sf 266,575 sf No Franklin Institute, Philadelphia 441,000 sf 70,500 sf Yes Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa 279,600 sf 40,000 sf Yes MIA SCI 200,000 sf 38,500 sf Yes Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose 132,000 sf 38,000 sf No Maryland Science Center, Baltimore 172,000 sf 69,800 sf Yes Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth 118,000 sf 26,000 sf Yes Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego 93,000 sf 30,176 sf Yes Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale 85,000 sf 30,000 sf No What? AQUARIUM CONCEPT G7A AAt.D6 What? ATRIUM CONCEPT Left Side What? ATRIUM CONCEPT Right Side What? SEA GRASS WALK CONCEPT What? WILDLIFE CENTER CONCEPT What? ENTERTAINMENT SUITE CONCEPT- What? LEARNING CENTER CONCEPT Classrooms Computer Lab Wet Lab Distance Learning Lab Flexible Spaces Advanced Academics Lab Observatorium Demonstration Lab Other Total Area For in-depth, hands-on activities For classes, training and demonstrations For biology, physiology, forensic science, etc. Linked to remote teachers, partners and web For meeting rooms, larger training sessions, and displays /demonstration areas Project -based space for gifted student programs Central viewing area for observing selected classrooms and Tabs Observable research lab for visiting scientists Includes staff offices and reception 7,000 sf 2,500 sf 2,500 sf 2,250 sf 2,000 sf 1,600 sf 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 1,950 sf 21,800 sf What? SCIENCE PLAYGROUND CONCEPT What? PRINCIPAL EXHIBITION AREAS ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT • Global warming. • Energy alternatives. • Conservation ideas for individuals and families. • Understanding the Everglades. • Hurricanes and extreme weather. • Ocean sciences. LIFE • Exploring the brain. • Nutrition and exercise. • Understanding the new science of learning. • Understanding DNA, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. TECHNOLOGY • Emerging developments in information technology. • Music, lights, movement and other technologies of the video and entertainment industry. • The science of food from working greenhouses to kitchen theater. • Robots, aerodynamics, electronics, speed and other elements contributing to new products to transform daily life. UNIVERSE, SPACE & TIME • Latest research. • Our continuing voyages of discovery. TRAVELING EXHIBITS • Constantly changing, high -profile temporary exhibitions. What? GREEN BUILDING CONCEPTS How? Gillian Thomas Nancy McKee Jack Horkheimer Dr. Judy Brown Sean Duran William Fenton Melissa Chaykin Raj Sarangapani PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT President and Chief Executive Officer Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Executive Director, Planetarium Executive Director, Center for Interactive Learning Vice President, Exhibits Senior Vice President of Development Capital Campaign Director Vice President, Project Management and Planning How? PROFESSIONAL PLANNING Lord Cultural Resources Museum planningand management g ement consultants Oppenheim Lewis Museum and construction cost consultant s Cambridge Seven Aquarium consultants Dr. James Sweitzer Planetarium consultant SpiHis Candela Concept specifications Timothy Haahs & Assoc. Parking consultants How? PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT Gillian Thomas President and Chief Executive Officer Nancy McKee Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jack orkheimer Executive Director, Planetarium Dr, Judy Brown Executive Director, Center for Interactive Learning Sean Duran Vice President, Exhibits William Fenton Senior Vice President of Development Melissa Chaykin Capital Campaign Director Raj Sarangapani Vice President, Project Management and Planning How? PROFESSIONAL PLANNING Lord Cultural Resources Museum planning management and g ent consultants Oppenheim Lewis Museum and construction cost consulta nts Cambridge Seven Aquarium consultants Dr. James Sweitzer Planetarium consultant Spillis Candela Concept specifications Timothy Haahs & Assoc. Parking consultants How? VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP Trish & Dan Bell Co -Chairs, Board of Trustees Joseph Falk Guillermo Gomez Victor Alvarez Paula Brockway Paul DiMare Walter Revell Peter Spillis Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Vice Chair and Treasurer, Board of Trustees Secretary, Board of Trustees Chair, Capital Campaign Vice Chair, Capital Campaign Chair, Construction Committee Vice Chair, Construction Committee How? BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Victor Alvarez • Sheldon Anderson • Trish Bell • Dan Bell • lleana Bravo -Gordon • Paula Brockway • Evangeline Carter • Pamela Wilds Cole • Paul DiMare • Swanee DiMare • Marko Dimitrijevic • Joseph Falk • Alfred Farrell • Walter Gelnovatch • Michael Gerrard • Guillermo Gomez • Taffy Gould • Joseph Jones • John Kitchens • Timothy LaMacchia • Mitchell Less • William Meyersohn • Brenda Nestor Castellano • Claudio Osorio • Jack Pfleger • Jeanie Pfleger • Walter Revell • Jorge Rodriguez • Electra Spillis • Peter Spillis • Jeffrey Weiner Why? OBSOLETE FACILITY • Existing museum is smaller than any science museum in any comparable metropolitan area in North America. • Planetarium is 40 years old and now is one of only four in the US with such aged technology. (The other three are in Montgomery, AL; West Hartford, CT; and Warminster, PA.) • Unable to accommodate demand from school groups. (South Florida school population nearly quadrupled between 1960 and 2005.) • The oldest daily operating cultural facility in Miami Dade County. Why? POWERFUL COMMUNITY ASSET STIMULATING MINDS • Enticing children and adults to seek and to value education as a means to en their lives. Nance • Breaking down barriers to the acceptance of science and technologyin dailylives. ENRICHING LIVES • Introducing the thrill of discovery to the underserved in the communitythrough intensive educational outreach. g • Offering hands-on, real -world science and technology experiences for children, teens and adults. • Providing genuine cross-cultural learning opportunities for everyone without regard to geographic origin, economic level, educational exposure, or age. g • Opening doors to exciting career opportunities in a knowledge -based economy. BUILDING MIAMI • Inspiring a more technologically proficient workforce. • Attracting technology -intensive industries. • Helping to revitalize downtown Miami with an exciting cultural destination for residents and visitors. • Providing a world -class cultural institution befitting a world -class city. Why? MIA SCI WILL SERVE YOUTH... PRE-SCHOOLERS • A hands-on introduction to real -life science. ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN • School outings and family activities. TEENAGERS • Educational programs, career awareness activities and social events. UNDERSERVED AND DISADVANTAGED YOUTH • Wide ranging programs including Upward Bound, Hospital Homebound and Open Door Access. EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED • World -class science and research opportunities. TEACHERS OF YOUTH • Professional development, including teacher training. • Comprehensive resources for science teachers to aid in the teaching of science and in efforts to stimulate interest in science and technology. Why? ...AND THE COMMUNITY ADULTS • Lifelong learning and volunteer opportunities. • In-depth resources for culture and education. PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS • Explaining science across generations. • Fun and stimulating learning experiences for entire family, regardless of age. COMMUNITY GROUPS • Unique and enjoyable venue for social events. • Enhanced visibility for greater impact. VISITORS • A world -class science and technology attraction. INDUSTRY • An exciting, compatible venue for product presentations and technology education. • A stronger workforce through enhanced technology training. RESEARCH SCIENTISTS • New opportunities and greater awareness of their work. EVERYONE! • The best in science and technology, regardless of education, culture or language skills.