International Museum Day
Visit us FREE of charge on International Museum Day, Tuesday, May 18 from 10am to 4pm. See for yourself how this world-class museum in the heart of Dania Beach is enriching culture and inspiring visitors in South Florida. WMODA is one of the top attractions in Broward County according to
Who’s Who – Linda Saft
By Louise Irvine Linda Saft is a familiar face to visitors as she has been based at WMODA for the last two years while she appraises Arthur Wiener’s vast collection of decorative arts. Linda is an independent expert appraiser and helps many clients evaluate their art property for various purposes
A Mother’s Love
By Louise Irvine As Mother’s Day approaches, we are highlighting the tale of a mother’s love which was so intense it could stop the arrival of spring. Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, was responsible for the fertility of the earth. When her beautiful virgin daughter, Persephone, was abducted
The Great Pottery Throw Down
By Louise Irvine “How did they make that?” is one of the most common questions asked by visitors to WMODA. The Great Pottery Throw Down, now streaming on HBO Max, provides the answers and more! Suspense, drama, laughter, and tears are among the addictive qualities that make this British TV
Museums in Miniature
By Louise Irvine The adult fascination for miniatures and dollhouses can be traced back to Holland and Germany in the 17th century when they were status symbols to be viewed and admired. Cabinet houses, which were often given as wedding gifts, were filled with luxurious artifacts to display the family’s
Earth Day Celebration
By Louise Irvine What a wonderful time we had celebrating Earth Day at WMODA on Saturday! We opened our new exhibition Earth · Air · Fire · Water featuring the glass art of Dale Chihuly, Rob Stern and Josh Fradis. Visitors also enjoyed our Dive into WMODA exhibit with ceramic
Chasing the Rainbow at WMODA
By Louise Irvine Rainbows are a symbol of hope in many cultures. During lockdown, drawings of rainbows have appeared in windows across the globe to express solidarity. Rainbows are a common natural phenomenon, and their ephemeral existence has inspired marvel, myths, and meanings since the dawn of humanity. Most of
Tiny Treasures
By Louise Irvine The museum’s curated Studio Collection now features miniature ceramic art for sale by Alex Meiklejohn. Alex has specialized in making miniature ceramics for the last 30 years and he has exhibited his tiny treasures at specialist craft shows around the States. His tiny works of art are
Our new “Hot” Dog
By Louise Irvine Our new museum mascot is a red “Hot” Wiener dog blown in glass by Rob Stern. We are going to call him Art in honor of our founder Arthur Wiener and use the sculpture to show the parallels between inflating balloons and blowing glass. Like many glass
Earth • Air • Fire • Water Event
Come celebrate EARTH Day at the opening of our new exhibition on Saturday, April 17 and meet the stars of the show at WMODA between 10am and 4pm.