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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Feb. 8 – Let LOVE Guide Your Way

Sunday, February 8 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm Let LOVE Guide You to WMODA for a private screening of Lloyd Goradesky’s new documentary about his Love and Universal Kindness project, which has melted the hearts of our museum visitors for many years. On Sunday, February 8, meet Lloyd and the

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Feb. 21 – Splash!

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Dive into WMODA to explore the wonders of the deep, created by contemporary ceramic and glass artists. See how the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water have been combined to create the Fired Arts in the Splash! exhibition. Discover all

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Art Loft

Thank you to the PBS South Florida team who filmed at the new Hollywood WMODA for their Emmy award-winning Art Loft program. Art Loft is a weekly 30-minute art program showcasing local artists, exhibitions, performances and arts organizations in South Florida. We are thrilled to receive this recognition from PBS as we

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Five Stars for WMODA!

We have been delighted with the feedback from guests visiting our new WMODA location in Hollywood. A few hundred visitors took advantage of our preview month in December, and we appreciate their glowing five-star reviews on Tripadvisor, Google, and Yelp.

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