May 2008 Calendar

Now Open! MAGIC: The Science of Illusion is designed around four main magical illusions: mentalism, levitation, transformation, and the disembodied head. The exhibition explores basic science concepts that make magical illusions possible and shows how these science concepts relate to our everyday lives.
Disasterville demonstrates the science behind natural disasters throughout the world! MOSI’s newest permanent exhibition features immersion theatres with exciting replicas of four natural disasters: hurricane, tornado, wildfire, and earthquakes. The exhibition also features exhibits on floods, hail, lightning, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

NOW PLAYING in the IMAX Dome Theatre!

ROVING MARS	WILD OCEAN	SHINE A LIGHT*

*Special engagement films are not included with general admission pricing.
Please visit MOSI ticket pricing for details.

FAMILY FUN

International Museum Day
Sunday, May 18, 2008 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FREE admission with a cash donation
A cash donation gets you FREE admission to MOSI on Museum Day--no minimum! MOSI will join over 20,000 museums in 70 different countries in celebration of International Museum Day. Guests can set their own admission pricing and gain access to MOSI exhibit galleries and one IMAX® Dome Theatre film* by making a monetary donation of their choice. Special engagement films not included.

Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo Saturday, May 31, 2008, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE with paid admission of $8 The 2008 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo is your one-stop-shop to get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. Talk to local and national emergency managers, attend educational seminars in both English and Spanish, enjoy live entertainment and much more! On this special day, MOSI is offering discounted admission of only $8/person! Admission includes one standard IMAX® Dome Theatre* film and MOSI exhibit galleries. www.tampabayhurricaneexpo.com *Special engagement IMAX films not included.

YU-GI-OH! SANCTIONED SWISS-STYLE ADVANCED FORMAT TOURNAMENT
Ages 12 and Under Every Sunday
Ages 13 and Over   Every Sunday

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Center for Learning
Game play from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lunch Break from 1 - 2 p.m. (2 rounds of play before lunch)
You are invited to play a thrilling game of Yu-Gi-Oh! in a sanctioned Upper Deck Entertainment 4-round Swiss Tournament (win or lose you keep on playing -- NO single elimination). Bring a dueling deck of at least 40 cards that abide by the current Advanced Format List and challenge other duelists in a friendly competition. Ages 13 and over tournament players must fill out a deck list and submit the list prior to the start of round 2. Ages 12 and under tournament player decks will be checked by the judges. Players do not lose cards, money, or any other items if they lose a game. Prizes to top 8 place finishers in both groups!
Tournament registration fee: $8 per duelist

Great Escapes
Join the experienced trip leaders of MOSI on an escape through Florida to explore the wonders right in our backyard. Great Escapes are ideal for adults and families who want to explore similar interests. Pre-registration is required, call (813) 987-6000 today!

Gulf Coast Hurricane
Activity Times: 10:10-11:10 a.m., 1:40-2:40 p.m.
Location: Outside Main Entrance
Experience the impact of 74-mph hurricane-force winds and learn how to "Get Smart, Get Ready" for a tropical storm. Click here for more information!

BioWorks Butterfly Garden
Activity Times: 12:30-1:30 p.m., 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Main Entrance
BioWorks Butterfly Garden is an engineered eco-system that emulates natural wetlands and demonstrates how the natural wetlands clean water. BioWorks contains five hands-on components: microbiology station with microscope viewing; biology station and nutrient puzzle; botany station with magnifying glasses; engineering station with sedimen-settling jars; and chemistry station for pH measuirng. BioWorks also houses a free flying butterfly garden.
Click here for more information!

MOSI's High Wire Bike
Activity Times: 11:20-12:20 p.m., 2:50-3:50 p.m.
Location: Third Floor
Pedal a bicycle balanced on a 1-inch steel cable suspended 30 feet above the ground! The longest high wire bike in any U.S. museum. Guests will be harnessed into the bike and can ride across a 98-foot-long cable suspended 30 feet above the ground. As death defying as this may sound, it's actually quite safe as the bike is counterweighted. However, a safety net is placed below the ride to set riders' minds at ease. As MOSI's InterActors will explain, the laws of physics make it impossible to fall off. Click here for more information!

New! Science To Go Store (Now Open)
Store Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor Behind the IMAX Dome Theatre
Don't miss out on MOSI's newest retail store, Science To Go, full of exciting new gadgets and gizmos to educate, entertain and delight the whole family.

MOSI Homeschool Program
For Information & Registration Click here!

Spend the Night at MOSI
Explore MOSI in a different light. Sleep among the MOSI exhibits and discover the fun of an overnight adventure in a MOSI Camp-In.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

AFTERSCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
Make your imagination and creativity become real using the latest in technology. *Class size is 20 students. Program fee: MOSI member: $24 per child, nonmember: $30 per child.

SCHOOL'S OUT, MOSI'S IN
Grades K - 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended hours available
A day off from school means it's time to spend the day at MOSI. Take part in one of our hands-on adventures. Bring two snacks and wear clothing that can get messy. Bring lunch or buy one from the Galaxy Café. Extended hours available from 7 - 9 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. for an additional $10 per day per program. Pre-registration is required;visit www.campfun.org
MOSI member: $28/ program, nonmember: $38/ program

MINI-SCIENCE ADVENTURE DAYS, Ages 2 & 3
Participate in fun, hands-on, educational activities for preschoolers. Junior scientists explore the world around them with the help of a special adult that accompanies them. Pre-registration is required;visit www.campfun.org MOSI member: $6 per child, nonmember: $8 per child

Weekly Workshops & Clubs
The fun continues at MOSI with exciting clubs and after-school programs. Pre-registration and payment are required at least 2 weeks in advance. Class size limited to 20 participants for technology programs. Click here for more information

Are you a high school student interested in science, mathematics, and technology! If so, you may be qualified for MOSI's YES! Team! Get more information on the YES! Team
Download an application

ADULT and SENIOR PROGRAMS

AM in the IMAX - Seniors (60+)
Every Monday at 9 a.m.
MOSI is calling all Seniors (60+) for AM in the IMAX! Enjoy the comfort and quality of the IMAX Dome Theatre including complimentary coffee, bagels (while supplies last), as well as admission to MOSI exhibit galleries. Excludes additional IMAX films and SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure. Bring in a Senior group and receive a discounted rate. Call (813) 987-6000 for reservations, pricing is $6.95 for Seniors (60+).

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG!
Rejuvenate your mind with MOSI! Learn new things while using the latest in science and medical research to train your brain’s creative, memory, and problem solving skills. Keep your mind sharp by exercising your gray matter in a fun mental workout with friends. Register at www.campfun.org  

Fitness Fridays at MOSI
Discover the science behind good health and good fun in a hands-on workshop. No need to bring anything, just bring yourself and a friend. Pre-registration is required, call (813) 932-0241 today!

Contact MOSI at (813) 932-0241 for more information, and a schedule of health and human body programs and lectures.

MOSI & Life Enrichment Adult Programs
The following programs are open to adults of all ages and are held at MOSI. Please register with the Life Enrichment Center by calling (813) 932-0241. Click here for more information

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Now Showing in Science Works Theater
Now Showing in The Saunders Planetarium

Monday thru Friday
3:00 MOSI's Tonight Show

Saturday - Sunday
12:45 MOSI's Tonight Show
2:00 More Than Meets the Eye

MOSI's Tonight Show (45 - 50 minutes)
Meeting Location: 2nd Floor West Wing
Join MOSI’s astronomy educators on a live, interactive, and exciting astronomical tour. Discover which planets, stars and constellations are visible in the current nighttime sky. Learn about current cutting edge discoveries being made by astronomers around the world. Finally, have an opportunity to get answers to your astronomical questions.

More Than Meets The Eye (45 - 50 minutes)
Meeting Location: 2nd Floor West Wing
Binoculars and telescopes allow stargazers to view much fainter objects in much greater detail that is possible with just an unaided eye. "More than Meets the Eye" compares naked-eye views of celestial objects with the views from binoculars, small/medium telescopes, large observatories, and, in some cases, space probes. At the end of each show, learn about what interesting events will appear in the nighttime sky in the near future -- constellation positions, planet locations, eclipse dates, and satellite/space station passes. As always, MOSI astronomers will always take time to answer any and all of your astronomy/space questions.

Note: All Planetarium shows are included with paid MOSI admission. Showtimes and titles are subject to change.

SkyWatch!
See the universe up-close and personal through MOSI's telescopes. See craters on the moon. Watch as another planet's moons slowly perform a gravitational dance. See stellar nurseries where stars are being formed. See star clusters so far away that light-traveling at 186,000 miles per second-takes tens of thousands of years to make it to your eye. SkyWatch is free and open to the public.

Weather permitting – clear skies are required to use the telescopes, SkyWatch will be cancelled if it is raining or cloudy.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2008 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2008 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, September 6, 2008 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2008 6-10 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008 6-10 p.m.


Telescopes begin at Sundown, so times are approximate.

VERIZON CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER

Born out of tragedy, the Challenger Learning Center is a living memorial to the crew of the shuttle orbiter Challenger. It is a unique opportunity for all ages to explore the universe through the use of space simulators. Experience what it is like to be part of a space exploration crew by experimenting with new technology, robotics, stellar navigation, and more. The center offers birthday parties, day camps, and corporate teambuilding workshops.