¡Vámonos! Get Ready to Explore with Dora, Diego and Friends at Museum of Discovery and Science’s
Newest Traveling Exhibit, Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore!
Presented by JM Lexus, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Wells Fargo
Opening on Friday, September 17
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 17 at 10:15 a.m. at MODS
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (September 7, 2021) – Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore!, the newest traveling exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), will swing into the Museum on Friday, September 17, 2021. The exhibit, presented by JM Lexus, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Wells Fargo, will run from September 17 through January 17, 2022.
An official ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on September 17, with Joseph P. Cox, president & CEO of MODS; Julie Tullis, marketing director of JM Lexus; and Erick Strati, senior vice president South Florida market executive with Wells Fargo.
The exhibit gives guests the opportunity to go into the worlds of Dora (beloved 7-year-old Latina heroine from Nickelodeon’s hit series Dora the Explorer) and Diego (Dora’s 8-year-old cousin and bilingual animal rescuer from the network’s Go, Diego, Go! show) to engage in problem-solving and active play. Dora and Diego - Let’s Explore! features iconic characters Dora and Diego along with their friends Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico, and of course Swiper, now in their own exhibit for your child to explore as they learn and play along.
“Children can play along as they join an adventure and learn how to solve problems, be a good friend, and care for animals and the environment, which are all important for our explorers’ development as curious learners,” said Cox. “Our mission is to connect people to inspiring science, and in this case, exploring new worlds through immersive, innovative and experiential discovery.”
The Dora & Diego experience at MODS is free with Museum admission. Favorite friends and places from episodes of
Dora the Explorer and
Go, Diego, Do! are incorporated in the exhibit including:
● Space travel in the Rocket Ship - Dora’s space creature friends need help to find their way back to the Purple Planet. Visitors will operate the rocket ship control panel to navigate through the Milky Way, look out the porthole to see planets fly by, connect stars to form a constellation and explore the Purple Planet in a space suit!
● A visit to the Nutty Forest - Little explorers can help Tico gather nuts to fuel his car before Swiper swipes them. If Swiper is spotted, tell him, “Swiper, no swiping!”
● A trip to Isa’s Garden - Young botanists can help Isa care for her garden by planting and watering flowers and sorting flowers by their shapes. Make sure to stop and smell the posies!
● Pirate Piggies’ ship adventure - Explorers will climb aboard the pirate ship in search of treasure. Help Dora and Boots get the crew ready to sail the seas by following the Pirate Piggy Rules: dress like a pirate, sing a pirate song, always be polite, and share.
● Caring for baby animals in the Animal Rescue Center - Veterinarians in training will learn how to care for red-eyed tree frogs, spider monkeys, jaguars and crocodiles by placing them in Scan the Scanner and then help Diego and Alicia examine, bandage, bathe and feed the baby animals.
● Exploring the Rainforest Maze - Visitors will run, jump, crawl and swing through the Rainforest Maze in search of baby animals hidden inside.
“At Nicklaus Children’s, we are committed to healing and inspiring children,” said Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “Through our sponsorship of ‘Dora and Diego: Let’s Explore!’ at the Museum of Science and Discovery, we seek to support enriching and captivating experiences for the region’s children.”
Other exciting events include:
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Member Morning - MODS members enjoy exclusive MEMBERS ONLY exhibit time before the Museum opens to the public! MODS Members are invited to the Museum on Friday, September 17 at 9 a.m. for a special exhibit preview. Members always receive free admission. Learn more about MODS membership at
https://mods.org/membership.
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Let’s eat breakfast! iVámonos a desayunar! Families can enjoy a special character breakfast on Saturday, September 18 at 9 a.m. Seating is limited and
advanced registration is required. The cost is $17.50 per person (child or adult) for Museum members and $37.50 per person (child or adult) for non-members. The event includes a breakfast buffet, meet & greet with Dora and Diego, special hands-on activities for all ages, music and singalongs, Museum exploration and an IMAX documentary.
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A Dora and Diego Character Meet & Greet will take place on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19. The 30-minute sessions are limited and
advanced registration is required. The Meet & Greet are free with Museum admission.
“Wells Fargo is incredibly proud that our lasting partnership with MODS gave us the opportunity to support the Dora and Diego - Let’s Explore! exhibit. There are many reasons we partner with MODS, with one of the most important being our shared commitment to access and opportunity. Dora and Diego bring a sense of fun while learning to children and their families,” said Strati.
Be sure to bring your little explorer to play along with Dora, Diego and their friends so they too can say “We did it!” Spanish vocabulary is incorporated throughout the exhibit to introduce Spanish-speaking skills to young learners.
"JM Lexus is proud to support the Museum of Discovery & Science’s new Dora & Diego - Let’s
Explore! This exhibit will provide children an opportunity to explore tropical environments alongside beloved bi-lingual characters, all while using critical problem-solving ability and active play. JM Lexus is committed to helping our community partners, such as MODS, offer quality educational programs to engage young children in creative learning techniques," said Mark Hoppe, vice president and general manager with JM Lexus.
Admission to the exhibit is included with purchase of a ticket to MODS. For more information, please visit
mods.org.
Produced by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with Nickelodeon, the Dora and Diego — Let's Explore! is a family-friendly traveling exhibit. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis has also partnered with Nickelodeon to produce exhibits such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Secrets of the Sewer and PAW Patrol: Adventure Play.
Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! are available to stream on Paramount+. Parents can try the service free at
ParamountPlus.com.
©2021 Viacom International Inc. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego,
Go! and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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ABOUT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. In addition to daily hours, MODS is currently offering virtual and offsite programming, which allows us to continue connecting people around the globe to inspiring science - whether at home or in virtual classrooms. The Museum showcases more than 300 interactive exhibits, immersive films, experiential programs and an aviation-themed Makerspace. Families can enjoy super science shows and demonstrations, wild Creature Feature animal encounters, awesome avatar tours and private experiences, mind-blowing Makerspace labs, cool camps, unforgettable birthday parties, engaging field trips and STEM curricula, professional development workshops for educators, distinguished speakers, and more.
The Museum celebrates diversity and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit mods.org or call 954.467.MODS (6637).
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ABOUT NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children's Hospital is South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric subspecialists. The 309-bed hospital, known as Miami Children's Hospital from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession's most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit
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Museum Of Discovery And Science Hosted A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Newest Traveling Exhibit, Dora And Diego – Let’s Explore!
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| Julie Tullis, marketing director of JM Lexus; Joseph P. Cox, president & CEO of MODS; Diego; Dora; Sasha Moon, manager, corporate community impact with JM Family Enterprises; Josh Bass, MODS board of trustee and vice president, product development JM Family Enterprises; Leo Toca, vice president, community relations – South Florida with Wells Fargo; and Erick Strati, MODS board of trustee and senior vice president South Florida market executive with Wells Fargo cutting the ribbon. |
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The
Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest traveling exhibit Dora and Diego—Let’s Explore! presented by JM Lexus, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Wells Fargo on Friday, September 17.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was held with Joseph P. Cox, president & CEO of MODS; Julie Tullis, marketing director of JM Lexus; and Erick Strati, senior vice president South Florida market executive with Wells Fargo.
Dora and Diego – Let’s Explore! provides guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves into the worlds of Dora (beloved 7-year-old Latina heroine from Nickelodeon’s hit series Dora the Explorer) and Diego (Dora’s 8-year-old cousin and bilingual animal rescuer from the network’s Go, Diego, Go! show) to engage in problem-solving and active play. The exhibit also features iconic characters including Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico, and of course, Swiper.
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| Learners from Jack & Jill Children’s Center meeting Dora and Diego while entering the exhibit. |
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Originally published: September 10, 2021.
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