Miami, FL – May 8, 2017 – The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science officially opened its doors to the community at its new location in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. This momentous occasion was commemorated with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on the 250,000-square foot Frost Science campus. Taking place on the museum’s outdoor Science Plaza, the opening ceremony included remarks from Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost; Frost Science President Frank Steslow; Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez who proclaimed May 8 “Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science” day; Frost Science Board of Trustees Chairman Cesar L. Alvarez; Lieutenant Governor of Florida Carlos Lopez-Cantera; Knight Foundation President and CEO Alberto Ibargüen; Smithsonian Institution Acting Provost & Under Secretary for Museums and Research Dr. Richard Kurin; State of Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart; Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson; City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell who named May 8 “Frost Science Day” and handed the Key to the City to Dr. Phillip and Patricia Frost; and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho.

Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost

Dr. Phillip & Patricia Frost, & Carlos Gimenez

Mari Tere Rojas, Alberto Carvalho, Susie Castillo, & Martin Karp

Alberto Carvalho

Carlos Gimenez

Ceser L Alvarez

Ken Russell

Alberto Ibargüen

Frank Steslow

Mario Diaz-Balart

Carlos Lopez-Cantera

Cesar L Alvarez

Mario Diaz-Balart, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Alberto Ibargüen, Ken Russell, Audrey M. Edmonson, Richard Kurin, Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost, Ceser L Alvarez, & Carlos Gimenez

Audrey M. Edmonson, Richard Kurin, Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost

Richard Kurin, Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost, & Ceser L Alvarez

Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost

Dr. Phillip Frost, Ceser L Alvarez, & Carlos Gimenez

Dr. Phillip & Patricia Frost, Ceser L Alvarez, Ken Russell & Cava Francis Suarez

Cava Francis Suarez, Mari Tera Rojas, Rebeca Sosa, Ceser L Alvarez, Sally Heyman, Carlos Gimenez, Mario Diaz-Balart, Dr. Phillip Frost, Frank Steslow, Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Patricia Frost, Richard Kurin, Audrey M. Edmonson & Jose “Pepe” Diaz

Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost

Jordana Pomeroy & Daniel Perron

Daniel Perron, Dr. Patricia & Phillip Frost, & Jordana Pomeroy

Michael Spring, Ceser L Alvarez, John Richards, Alberto Carvalho, Sally Heyman, Carlos Gimenez, & Audrey M. Edmonson

Cristina Pereyra, Alberto Ibargüen, Bahia Ramos, & Ceser L Alvarez

Alberto Ibargüen, Daniella Levine, & Cava Francis Suarez

Bob Berkowitz, Gillian & Rhys Thomas

Dr. Phillip Frost, Robert Simons, & Norman Chatz

Audrey M. Edmonson & William D Talbert

Audrey M. Edmonson

Maryanna G. Ramirez

Marie Izquierdo & Alberto Carvalho

George Abbott & Carly Grimm

Naomi D Nixon & Ceser L Alvarez

Ken Russell & Natalia Vanegas

Ken Russell, Martin Karp, Mari Tere Rojas, Rebeca Sosa, Audrey M. Edmonson, Carlos Gimenez, & Daniella Levine

Charles Alcock, Allyn & Richard Kurin, & Karri Brady

Ruth Admire, Susie Admire, & Grier Harris

Gino Campodonico & Joseph Quinones