MOSI

09/02/2026

Science After Dark is THIS Friday! 🔬🍴

This adults-only night is your chance to explore MOSI after hours, enjoy free food and drink samples, sip, snack and discover something new. Because science is even better with a little taste-testing involved. 😉

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: mosi.org/event/science-after-dark/

09/01/2026

September is packed with reasons to make a trip to MOSI! From prehistoric adventures and hands-on science to after-dark fun and new ways to explore, we’ve rounded up four experiences you won’t want to miss this month.

Which one will you try first? 👀

08/31/2026

Make MOSI part of your plans this week! 🚀 We’ll be temporarily closing to the public September 8–11 while we make exciting enhancements behind the scenes. Stay tuned on social for a glimpse into the innovation in progress, and we can’t wait to welcome you back September 12.

08/29/2026

There’s still time to visit MOSI as part of the Blue Star Museums program!

Through September 7, active-duty military personnel and up to five family members can enjoy free admission to participating museums, including MOSI.

We’re proud to welcome military families and grateful for the service and sacrifices they make every day!

08/28/2026

Thank you to You Make Math Possible, our “M” in STEAM sponsor for Science After Dark!

Want tips to help your child in grades 6-10 succeed in math? Sign up to get text messages with tips to boost your child’s learning! Messages will match your child’s age and build on daily routines. Sign up by September 2nd for a chance to win 2 tickets to MOSI’s upcoming Science After Dark on Friday, September 4th!

Sign Up Here: https://bit.ly/4bPcK7i

ParentPowered FHI 360

08/27/2026

Can you trust your eyes? 👀

Step into MOSI's Mind Mysteries and put your perception to the test. From optical illusions to mind-bending challenges, things aren’t always what they seem!

Come see if you can figure out what’s real, what’s an illusion and what your brain is doing behind the scenes.

08/26/2026

Voting is still open! MOSI is nominated for TWO Creative Loafing Tampa Best of the Bay 2026 awards under Arts:

🔬 Best All Around Museum
🔬 Best Hillsborough Museum

Vote for MOSI daily through August 30 and help us bring home the win: vote.cltampa.com/

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Explore the cosmos in the Saunders Planetarium! The adventure doesn’t stop after the live star show. Stay awhile and journey even deeper into space with one of our captivating space science films.

Daily Planetarium Schedule:
☀️ 10:30 AM — Solar Superstorms
🪐 11:45 AM — Perfect Little Planet
🚀 1:00 PM — Dream to Fly
🌎 2:45 PM — Always Above
✨ 4:00 PM — Messengers of Time and Space

One planetarium show is included with General Admission. Additional shows can be purchased at the box office for $5 each. Learn more about the Saunders Planetarium at mosi.org/experience/saunders-planetarium/

08/24/2026

Silver looks good on us! 🥈
MOSI is proud to have won Silver in the Museum category in Tampa Bay Best of the Best 2026 competition! Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to make MOSI a favorite place to explore, learn and get curious.