Xavier Riddle Scavenger Hunt: Passport to Broward

WMODA is thrilled to be participating in an interactive scavenger hunt adventure throughout some of Broward County’s popular cultural institutions inspired by Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) from now through May 11.

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Centennial Celebrations

We have a lot to celebrate at our Fired Arts museum in 2025!  The city of Hollywood, now home to WMODA, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, as does the city of Stoke-on-Trent in England, where many of our ceramic works of art were made. It is also 100 years

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Art Deco Dogs

By Louise Irvine Speed and streamlined forms epitomized the Art Deco movement in the Roaring Twenties and Glamorous Thirties. Even the fashionable canine companions of the era were sleek and fast. Stylish Art Deco ladies were portrayed with greyhounds, salukis and borzois in fashion plates and porcelain statuettes. See the

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Candlemas Day

We were delighted to reopen WMODA at the beginning of December. Our Board President, Ken Evans, dressed the museum with spectacular Christmas decorations he had collected for many years. We had three Christmas trees, vintage garlands and hand-blown Murano glass ornaments. Everybody was reluctant to take down the festive decorations,

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Year of the Snake

By Louise Irvine The Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac runs from January 29, 2025 to February 16, 2026. The ancient lunar calendar dates back over 2,000 years and is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by an animal from Chinese mythology. The Snake Year

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Jan. 17 – The Elephant Migration

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Join Dr. Daniella Chusyd, a pioneering elephantologist from Indiana University, and Louise Irvine, our Executive Director & Curator, as they say farewell to the Elephant Safari Exhibition before the herd migrates from the museum at the end of January. An

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Jan. 21 – Walk-in Wednesdays at WMODA

Ignite your morning with the magic of Fired Arts! Skip the schedule and dive deep into the world of glass and ceramic art. Join us on select Wednesday mornings for an insider’s look at our world-class collections. These informal but exciting sessions are led by knowledgeable gallery guides and are

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Jan. 25 – Bowled Over with Joy Creative Glass Workshop

SOLD OUT Sunday, January 25, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm We love to celebrate the joy of creativity at WMODA, and we welcome Chelsea Rousso back to the museum with another of her creative glass workshops from 1:00 to 3:30 pm on Sunday, January 25. Chelsea will show you how

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Jan. 31 – Icons of Art

Saturday, January 31 Guglielmo Zanette presents Icons of Art - Tribute to the Feminine 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Mosaic art is experiencing a modern-day revival thanks to Guglielmo Zanette, who directs the Mosaic Young Talent Competition with artists trained at the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli the oldest mosaic school in

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Feb. 7 – La Dolce Vita at WMODA

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Celebrate the Venetian Carnival, Mardi Gras, and the “sweet life” at WMODA during this entertaining program, included with regular museum admission.   At 11:00 am, Louise Irvine, Executive Director & Curator, will introduce Chihuly’s Venetian connections and the Murano maestri who are

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