VISITING EXHIBITS

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH MOSI’S
SPECIAL EXHIBITION ...

MINDBENDER MANSION

Guests will be required to think outside the box during the opening of the new exhibition, Mindbender Mansion, at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry beginning October 3 – January 3, 2010. Visitors must use logical reasoning, mathematics and physical science in order to solve puzzles within the mansion that yield clues needed to unlock the Wall of Fame Vault, which determines if they can join the Mindbender Society. Each room includes animated videos of real-life inventors and problem solvers. Mindbender Mansion includes 40 individual brainteasers as well as five group activities. Pricing: Adults $23.95, Seniors (60+) $21.95, Child (2-12) $19.95. MOSI members: $3 each.

Mindbender Mansion is an exhibit full of brain teasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brainpower and problem-solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers!

-          Join the Mindbender Society  by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout the mansion

-          Clues and passwords are revealed by solving select brainteasers and group challenges.

-          Use your puzzling skills to solve the 40 brainteasers and 5 group activities!

VISITING ART EXHIBITS

The Arc Gallery

Now through January 3, 2010, MOSI is hosting more than sixty images of microscopiccrystals of Aspirin® and Tylenol® doped with coffees, teas, wines, beers and spirits, over the counter pharmaceuticals, and tropical fruit extracts. The exhibition is called “Art in Science -- Science in Art,” and was created by acclaimed “Art Microscopist” T. H. Saunders.

“Art in Science – Science in Art” is on display in the MOSI Arc Gallery until January 3, 2010. Admission to the Arc Gallery is included with MOSI admission.


The Connecting Gallery
Opening November 17, 2009

Artist Elaine Krajenke Ellison creates quilts that serve as a visual introduction to mathematical concepts and allow students to explore mathematics as they gain geometric insights. Ellison's quilts engage the viewer in mathematical visualization, helping to further the role of problem solving. For more on Ellison and her mathmatical quilts visit http://mathematicalquilts.com.