MOSI’s newest permanent exhibition, Disasterville featuring Bay News 9 WeatherQuest, combines education and interactive fun on the remarkable science behind natural disasters. Located in the 2nd floor exhibit gallery, the 10,000 square foot exhibition will immerse you in nine disaster genres that occur within the U.S. and throughout the world!

Step into the role of a weather reporter, engineer or even producer in Bay News 9 WeatherQuest—an interactive news-assignment exhibit allowing guests the opportunity to oversee an entire weather broadcast from a real-life news desk and meteorologist green screen.

Located with the Disasterville exhibition area, WeatherQuest is a “team-oriented” mission-based program meant to introduce guests to the extreme detail and research put into weather reporting and geological forecasting. Guests can step into the roles of weather reporter, anchor, emergency manager, producer, or scientist within a newsroom designed as mock Bay News 9 studio. In addition, WeatherQuest features a glass front so other MOSI guests can observe the newsroom in action!

Experience thrilling simulated presentations that detail the use of appropriate materials and necessary precautions taken during an impending natural disaster. Brace yourself! You’re in for an unforgettable experience!

• Experience hurricane forces winds.
• Observe the effects of a tornado.
• Witness the devastating power of wildfires.
• Learn about natural disasters with hands-on exhibits.

Institute for Business and Home Safety
National Science Foundation
State of Florida Department of Community Affairs
Bay News 9
State Farm
The Walter Foundation
RBK Architects
National Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Program
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Standard Pacific Homes
Paul J. Sierra Construction
i.d.e.a.s.
Southwest Florida Water Management District
TECO

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, please call (813) 987-6000.