America250: Celebrating American Innovation
Celebrate 250 American innovators through science, discovery, and exploration in this special poster exhibit.
Discover 250 American scientists, innovators, and changemakers whose curiosity and ingenuity have shaped our understanding of the world.
In recognition of America250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Frost Science celebrates 250 years of American scientific discovery and innovation through a museum-wide poster exhibition.
From Amelia Earhart’s pioneering flights and Jonas Salk’s life-saving polio vaccine to University of Miami scientists advancing coral reef and shark conservation, discover the stories of 250 American innovators, creative thinkers, and changemakers whose curiosity and ingenuity have helped shape our understanding of the world.
Explore posters throughout the museum highlighting breakthroughs in marine science, human health, aeronautics and flight, paleontology, and astronomy, each displayed alongside related exhibitions to connect these stories with the science you can experience today.
Begin your journey in the museum’s Atrium, then discover each themed section throughout the museum:
- Marine science — The Dive, Level 3
- Human health — meLab, Level 3
- Paleontology — Level 4 Terrace (outside The Dig)
- Aeronautics and flight — Feathers to the Stars vestibule
- Astronomy — Level 2 Terrace (outside the Frost Planetarium exit)
Pick up an America250 Passport in the Atrium and collect stamps at each location as you explore. Complete your passport to earn a commemorative prize from the Science Store.
Continue your journey with companion resource guides featuring all 250 innovators, creative thinkers, and changemakers, as well as lesson plans developed for educators.
