Giving Back
By Louise Irvine WMODA has been helping the less fortunate in our community thanks to initiatives by Luis Montanez, our Maintenance & Logistics Manager. He spearheads food drives for Thanksgiving and toy drives for Christmas with the museum’s family and friends in conjunction with Work2Live and Steady Revival Ministries. One
Don’t Stop Believin’
By Louise Irvine Dave Rosenthal has been a great friend to WMODA. He first visited the museum in December 2020 when we were installing the newly donated Lladró porcelain chandelier and he was inspired to write original music for the unveiling ceremony. Now he has returned to capture video and
Ceramics for a Community
By Louise Irvine Laundry day used to be fun at the Somers Town Housing Estate in London. The washing line posts were crowned with Royal Doulton finials inspired by nursery rhymes and songs. They were designed in the 1930s by the distinguished sculptor, Gilbert Bayes (1872-1953). It was Christmas all
Halloween Howl
By Louise Irvine Guests who joined the WMODA team in Halloween costumes received free admission to the museum on Saturday, October 29. They were welcomed by Jesus Reyna portraying René Magritte’s famous surrealist painting The Son of Man. He mingled in the galleries entertaining costumed characters including a werewolf and
Mission of Light
By Louise Irvine Guest artists, leaders and communities unite in a mission for change in partnership with The Ancient Spanish Monastery Foundation during Miami Art Week from November 30th to December 3rd. The prestigious contemporary art exhibition will take visitors on a journey of reflection on humankind, our present time, and
The Great WMODA Pack Up!
WMODA is welcoming visitors to our new location, 3250 North 29th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020. **Please note that many GPS apps are directing visitors to the back of the WMODA building. The entrance to the museum is located on the west side of North 29th Avenue between Sheridan Street and
SOFLO Health Show 2022
The Best of Health Hunter Franqui, the host of Local 10’s SoFlo Health show, is a great fan of WMODA. He first visited to film the museum during the pandemic in October 2020 and he was so impressed that he returned with the Channel 10 camera crew this October. Without
Scavenger Hunts
By Louise Irvine Our scavenger hunts make visits to WMODA entertaining and educational for adults and children alike. There’s lots of fascinating trivia to discover as you explore the museum hunting for safari animals, questing for mermaids or chasing rabbits. The games fire the imagination of all the participants and
Birds of Fire
By Louise Irvine In ancient mythology, birds were believed to mediate between heaven and earth. They are also associated with fire in myths of the world. Alchemists observing them in flight recognized them as human souls undergoing spiritual development. Different birds symbolized the stages of soul alchemy from the black
Holiday Shopping at WMODA
By Louise Irvine Trick or Treat @ WMODA Wear a Halloween costume to WMODA on Saturday, October 29 and you will receive FREE admission to the museum from 10am to 4pm as our Trick or Treat gift to you! Enjoy some family fun with our entertaining scavenger hunts and start