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Location
Visitor tip
Plan to visit the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre in the evening to experience immersive shows like MESMERICA, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon 360°, or Sounds of the Ocean—these special experiences play select evenings and offer a unique multisensory experience distinct from daytime exhibits.
Best time
Visit during weekday mornings (museum opens at 10am) to experience hands-on STEM exhibits in IDEAZone and interactive displays with shorter wait times, as reviews highlight these as crowd favorites for families with children ages 5-10.
Visitor tip
With young children (ages 5-10), prioritize the IDEAZone for hands-on STEM projects and Kids STEAM Workshops. Plan playground time for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense midday heat that makes equipment too hot to use.
About Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI
Hands-on exhibits on life sciences. Interactive exhibits on biology & earth science, as well as a ropes course & a planetarium.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Highlights
- Hands-on exhibits, immersive laser shows, aviation experience, planetarium shows
- Hours
- Daily 10am-5pm
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
We went to Mesmerica. It was really cool. Took mom as part of her 70th birthday. She said it reminded her of a giant kaleidoscope, I thought that was cool because kaleidoscopes were a big deal when she was a kid. I really enjoyed the…
Visiting MOSI Tampa was an absolute delight! The museum offers an incredible mix of hands-on exhibits, interactive science displays, and engaging activities that make learning fun for all ages. From exploring outer space in the…
Great family fun. My girls ages 10&5 had a wonderful time with all the hands on STEM projects! A bit on the pricier side for the size, but we did get offered a complimentary show in the planetarium (would be better price wise if all the…
From 5,537 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features a Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon 360° immersive show in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, offering a unique audio-visual experience that plays select evenings
- Offers Science After Dark, an adults-only after-hours programming with drinks and light bites, extending the museum experience beyond traditional daytime hours
- Features the Above and Beyond aviation experience exhibit, scheduled to run through January 2027, providing an interactive flight simulation component
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