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The Brown The Brown (formerly MOAS) is the primary art, science + history museum in Central FL.
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The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, Science & History, also known as The Brown (formerly the Museum of Arts & Sciences) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. The area's largest museum, The Brown is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.

A museum is not four walls.It is the sky on a cloudless night. A child's interest sparked into a question.History coming...
10/15/2026

A museum is not four walls.

It is the sky on a cloudless night.

A child's interest sparked into a question.

History coming to life in a new way.

A conversation that starts around an object, an idea, or a story.

A student discovering something they never knew they wanted to learn.

A family exploring together.

A moment of wonder that turns into, "I want to know more."

That is what The Brown brings to our community.

And while our physical spaces are being reimagined, those moments continue beyond our walls through Museum in Motion.

The building is changing. The connection continues.

Support The Brown's continued mission and help keep curiosity, discovery, and connection moving throughout our community. Give today: (Donation 🔗 Link in Bio).

Join our museum education team and friends from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia for Tiny Tots on Oct...
10/15/2026

Join our museum education team and friends from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia for Tiny Tots on October 20th from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Daytona Regional Library.

Bring your little one for a morning of reading, learning, creating, and growing together! Designed for children ages 3–5 and their caregivers. From crafts to story time, each activity supported important early learning skills like fine motor development, problem-solving, and language.

Each child also received a copy of the themed book to take home and continue the reading adventure with their family.

Tiny Tots | 📚 Daytona Regional Library
📍105 Jackie Robinson Pkwy.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

🔶 Tiny Tots is proudly sponsored by PNC. 🔶

Volusia County Moms

10/14/2026

🌙🐾 Howl at the Moon is THIS SATURDAY!

Join us at The Brown on October 17, from 4–9 PM, for a doggone good time! Enjoy pet-friendly planetarium shows, local vendors, food trucks, pet adoptions with Halifax Humane Society and more!

PET COSTUME CONTEST 🐶
Judging starts at 5:30 PM in Root Hall! Sign in and meet the judges, then show off your pup’s best look.

MEET OUR VENDORS
🍴 JT's Weiner Wagon
🍹 Sunshine Squeezes
🐾 Halifax Humane Society, Inc.
🐕 Daytona Dog Beach Inc.
📸 Dreamscape Photography + Video
🦴 Trail Paws Supply Co
🐶 NSB Pet Resort
🧵 Butters and Pooh

DON’T MISS:
🐾 5 & 6 PM: Dog-friendly planetarium shows
🎶 7 PM: Laser show for human guests
🔭 7–9 PM: Telescope viewing (weather permitting)
➡️ Food trucks, bar service, and Tiny Tots fun!

📍 The Brown
352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, FL
(ℹ️🔗 in bio)

Leash up your furry friends and join us for a night of pawsome fun! Tag who’s coming with you! PetCostumeContest

10/14/2026

Join us on Friday, Oct. 16 | 6-9PM for Pioneers Under the Stars ⭐️✨with our friends at the Barberville Pioneer Settlement!

⭐️ Admission ⭐️
FREE for Active Members of the Settlement -OR- The Brown! 🎉

THE BROWN | Member Tickets:
https://bit.ly/MemberTicket_Pioneers1016

💙 BARBERVILLE Member Tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-brown-barberville-presents-pioneers-under-the-stars

💛 General Public Admission:
$10 for Non-Members
$5 for Children age 5-17
(FREE for Children under 5 )
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-brown-barberville-presents-pioneers-under-the-stars

Location: Barberville Pioneer Settlement
1776 Lightfoot Ln, Barberville, FL 32105

Did you catch this morning’s SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon launch? 🚀The launch created an incredible glowing “space jellyfish” ...
10/13/2026

Did you catch this morning’s SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon launch? 🚀

The launch created an incredible glowing “space jellyfish” effect in the sky, and we know many of you captured some amazing photos!

We’d love to see what you saw! Share your launch photos in the comments or send them our way. Let’s see those incredible views! 🌌📸

Curiosity doesn't stay put.It moves from the classroom into the community, from one experience to the next, and sometime...
10/13/2026

Curiosity doesn't stay put.

It moves from the classroom into the community, from one experience to the next, and sometimes from a simple question into something much bigger.

That's why The Brown keeps finding new ways to connect, creating opportunities for people to explore, discover, and leave wanting to know more.

See how we're keeping curiosity in motion. Learn more: (🔗 Link in Bio).

10/12/2026

🐾 Howl at the Moon: A Dog-Friendly Night at the Museum

Join us for a pawsitively spectacular evening at The Brown! On Saturday, October 17 | 4-9PM Bring your four-legged friends for a night of fun featuring dog-friendly planetarium shows, telescope viewing after sunset, a pet photo op, and more.

Connect with adoptable dogs from the Halifax Humane Society, Inc., and show off your dog’s best look in our Pet Costume Contest!

Activities
🐾 Pet Costume Contest — Dress up your dog and enter for a chance to win prizes!
🎬 Tiny Tots Movie Corner — Featuring a Halloween favorite.
🐶 Pet Adoption — Meet adoptable dogs from the Halifax Humane Society, 4–6 PM.
🔬 Hands-On Science Activities — Fun and discovery for all ages.
🍿 Concessions — Enjoy snacks, popcorn, cotton candy, and more.
🔭 Telescope Viewing — 7–9 PM, weather permitting.
🌙 Planetarium Shows

5 PM — From Earth to the Universe
6 PM — Howl at the Moon
7 PM — Fright Lights

🐶 Dog-Friendly Shows: The 5 PM and 6 PM shows are dog-friendly! Bring your furry friend along for a special planetarium experience under the stars. For everyone’s comfort and safety, dogs must remain on a leash or in a secure pet carrier throughout the show.

Please Note: The 7 PM laser show is for human patrons only. Due to the louder music, bright laser effects, and more intense sensory experience, we ask that dogs sit this one out.

🎟️ Register Online
https://bit.ly/Howlatthemoon1017

Admission: This event is free to the public!
Planetarium Shows are Free for Museum Members with registration. $10.00 per show for non-members.

🛍️ MEET OUR VENDORS
🍴 JT's Weiner Wagon
🍹 Sunshine Squeezes
🐾 Halifax Humane Society, Inc. Adoption Bus
🐕 Daytona Dog Beach Inc.
📸 Dreamscape Photography + Video
🦴 Trail Paws Supply Co
🐶 NSB Pet Resort
🧵 Chews Wild

What happens when a curious kid is given the space to ask big questions?For Nova, it started with a summer at The Brown....
10/09/2026

What happens when a curious kid is given the space to ask big questions?

For Nova, it started with a summer at The Brown.

Now 14, Nova has spent five summers in the Summer Learning Institute, where scholarship support gave him the opportunity to explore science, space, and everything in between.

One summer, a rocketry 🚀 and space science class sparked ✨ something more. Nova came home talking about thrust, orbits, and the physics of flight. Before long, he was reading about space, watching documentaries, and wondering what it would take to build something that could fly.

That's what meaningful learning can do. It doesn't always end when the class does. Sometimes, it follows a student home and becomes a lasting curiosity about the world. 🌎

As The Brown continues its next chapter, we're committed to creating more opportunities like this for students in our community.

Help keep that work moving forward. Support Museum in Motion and the experiences that spark curiosity today while helping shape what's next for The Brown.

Visit the 🔗 link in our bio to support The Brown and our .

Reshare from our friends at • Blue Spring State Park DARK FRIDAY AT BLUE SPRING STATE PARK 🌙🔭Join us on November 27th fo...
10/09/2026

Reshare from our friends at • Blue Spring State Park DARK FRIDAY AT BLUE SPRING STATE PARK 🌙🔭

Join us on November 27th for Dark Friday, an after-hours astronomy event featuring opportunities to observe the night sky, learn about the constellations above us, and experience Blue Spring State Park from a completely different perspective!

Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy:
🔭 Telescope Viewing
🪐 Saturn Viewing (weather conditions permitting)
✨ Constellation Tours

EVENT DETAILS
📅 Date: November 27
🕐 Time: 6PM - 9PM
🎟️ Admission: $15 (park admission included, no reservation needed after 5PM)

Get your pass from: Blue Spring State Park LINK IN BIO

**Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended. Dark Friday is an after hours outdoor event. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.**

Address

352 S Nova Road
Daytona Beach, FL
32114

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

(386) 255-0285

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