What’s Happening at MOSI

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Spooktacular Science delivers a thrilling night of science, discovery, and spooky fun at MOSI! Spark your curiosity with hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, and Halloween-inspired experiences perfect for the whole family!

SOLD OUT | 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for 3rd-6th Grade

Students will dive into the fun world of robots and coding as they build, program, and bring their creations to life while learning how technology thinks and responds.

Badge/Theme Addressed: Robotics

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Junior & Cadette) Robotics 1 & 2
• Cub Scouts - N/A

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Join over one million people worldwide who have already experienced Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon. Hear all 10 tracks from this iconic album, presented in order. Meanwhile, each song is paired with stunning 360° visuals. Images surround you from every angle. This immersive experience is now playing select evenings in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre.

*Please Note: This experience is separate from our Laser Light Show series. Please CLICK HERE for upcoming Laser Light Shows.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar. For assistance with ticket purchases, please contact boxoffice@changeworlds.org

PLEASE NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Join over one million people worldwide who have already experienced Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon. Hear all 10 tracks from this iconic album, presented in order. Meanwhile, each song is paired with stunning 360° visuals. Images surround you from every angle. This immersive experience is now playing select evenings in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre.

*Please Note: This experience is separate from our Laser Light Show series. Please CLICK HERE for upcoming Laser Light Shows.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar. For assistance with ticket purchases, please contact boxoffice@changeworlds.org

PLEASE NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD

Showtime Begins at 8:30pm

Join over one million people worldwide who have already experienced Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon. Hear all 10 tracks from this iconic album, presented in order. Meanwhile, each song is paired with stunning 360° visuals. Images surround you from every angle. This immersive experience is now playing select evenings in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre.

*Please Note: This experience is separate from our Laser Light Show series. Please CLICK HERE for upcoming Laser Light Shows.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar. For assistance with ticket purchases, please contact boxoffice@changeworlds.org

PLEASE NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD

Join us at the MOSI's Science Park for a two-hour telescope tutoring session. 

Bring your own telescope and learn how to set it up, align it, and explore the night sky like a pro.  Our space experts will guide you through the basics, helping you unlock the wonders of astronomy from your own backyard.

Pre-registration is required at least 1 week in advance 

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Trust the Universe: The Philosophy of Alan Watts invites you to explore wisdom in a whole new way. This breathtaking 360° immersive show surrounds you with visuals, sound, and inspiration. As a result, every moment feels rich, personal, and unique.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Trust the Universe: The Philosophy of Alan Watts invites you to explore wisdom in a whole new way. This breathtaking 360° immersive show surrounds you with visuals, sound, and inspiration. As a result, every moment feels rich, personal, and unique.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 8:30pm

Trust the Universe: The Philosophy of Alan Watts invites you to explore wisdom in a whole new way. This breathtaking 360° immersive show surrounds you with visuals, sound, and inspiration. As a result, every moment feels rich, personal, and unique.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM

Build and program robotic creations and compete in high-tech tournaments.

Prerequisites: 1, 7

Covered: 2a-c, 3, 4a-e, 5a-b, 6

Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 8th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Trust the Universe: The Philosophy of Alan Watts invites you to explore wisdom in a whole new way. This breathtaking 360° immersive show surrounds you with visuals, sound, and inspiration. As a result, every moment feels rich, personal, and unique.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Trust the Universe: The Philosophy of Alan Watts invites you to explore wisdom in a whole new way. This breathtaking 360° immersive show surrounds you with visuals, sound, and inspiration. As a result, every moment feels rich, personal, and unique.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 8:30pm

Trust the Universe: The Philosophy of Alan Watts invites you to explore wisdom in a whole new way. This breathtaking 360° immersive show surrounds you with visuals, sound, and inspiration. As a result, every moment feels rich, personal, and unique.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

SOLD OUT | 10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for K-2nd Grade

Students will explore robots and simple coding through playful hands-on activities as they give instructions, watch things move, and discover how technology follows their steps.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Daisy & Brownie) Robotics 1, 2, and 3
• Cub Scouts - N/A

Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 15th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

5:30pm - Check-in Begins & Beakers Bar Opens

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

6:30pm - Laser Fright Light with 10 min Live Star Show

PLAYLIST:

Thriller (Michael Jackson), Godzilla (Blue Oyster Cult), Monster Mash (Boris Pickett), Purple People Eater (Warren Zavon), Boris the Spider (the Who), Enter Sandman (Metallica), Men in Black (Will Smith), Attach of the Radioactive Hamsters (Weird Al Ynakovic), Firestarter (Prodigy), Dead Man's Party (Oingo Boingo), Iron Man (Black Sabbath), Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd), Push It (Garbage), Frankenstein (Edgar Winters Group), Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels Band), Feed My Frankenstein (Alice Cooper)

5:30pm - Check-in Begins & Beakers Bar Opens

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

8:15pm - Laser Metallica with 10 min Live Star Show

PLAYLIST:

For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ain't My B***, Fuel, One, Nothing Else Matters, Master of Puppets, Unforgiven II, Sad But True, Enter Sandman

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Saunders Planetarium will be unavailable November 2 for scheduled maintenance

SOLD OUT | AGES 8-10

3D printing has revolutionized the way we develop products and ideas and in this class, you’ll take on the role of a product engineer and learn to create a virtual model of your idea! Due to the nature of 3D printing, students will receive a pre-printed model in class.

Last Day to Register: October 27th

Also available Thursday, November 5th | Ages 5-7

Get ready to explore the science of fall. Kids will discover what makes autumn so special through colorful, interactive experiments and creative activities. Throughout the class, kids will learn simple science concepts like chemical reactions, weather, and plant changes—all through play, movement, and exploration. There is plenty of building, mixing, and experimenting to keep little hands busy and minds engaged.

Last Day to Register: October 27th

Also available Thursday, November 5th | Ages 8-10

Get ready for hands-on science like you’ve never experienced before! In this exciting chemistry class, students will discover that chemistry is all about exploring, experimenting, and having fun while learning. They will investigate what happens when different compounds are combined and observe the surprising and sometimes colorful reactions that result. Students will also explore how chemists use these reactions to create and improve the everyday products we rely on. Through engaging experiments and discovery-based learning, they’ll think like real scientists in the lab!

Last Day to Register: October 27th

Roar, hop, and explore animals big and small! Children will learn about animal habitats, coverings like fur and scales, and discover how animals move and live.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, October 21st

AGES 11-13

3D printing has revolutionized the way we develop products and ideas and in this class, you’ll take on the role of a product engineer and learn to create a virtual model of your idea! Due to the nature of 3D printing, students will receive a pre-printed model in class.

Last Day to Register: October 29th

Also available Tuesday, November 3rd | Ages 5-7

Get ready to explore the science of fall. Kids will discover what makes autumn so special through colorful, interactive experiments and creative activities. Throughout the class, kids will learn simple science concepts like chemical reactions, weather, and plant changes—all through play, movement, and exploration. There is plenty of building, mixing, and experimenting to keep little hands busy and minds engaged.

Last Day to Register: October 29th

Also available Tuesday, November 3rd | Ages 8-10

Get ready for hands-on science like you’ve never experienced before! In this exciting chemistry class, students will discover that chemistry is all about exploring, experimenting, and having fun while learning. They will investigate what happens when different compounds are combined and observe the surprising and sometimes colorful reactions that result. Students will also explore how chemists use these reactions to create and improve the everyday products we rely on. Through engaging experiments and discovery-based learning, they’ll think like real scientists in the lab!

Last Day to Register: October 29th

Enjoy a sip of science with included beer and wine selections, light bites, and liquid nitrogen ice-cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening.

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

SOLD OUT | OVERNIGHT CAMP-IN

November 7th from 7:00PM - November 8th at 9:00AM

Scouts will explore the value of civic responsibility, community service, and active citizenship while developing the knowledge and leadership skills needed to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Scouts will earn community service hours through volunteerism and citizen science activities at MOSI. The camp-in includes the Citizenship in the Community merit badge workshop, light snack, sleeping at MOSI, light breakfast, and MOSI Fun Patch for scouts. At least 1 adult chaperone required per 4 children.

Prerequisites: 3, 5

Covered: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8

Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 22nd

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Join MOSI astronomers for SkyWatch, an exciting evening stargazing event! Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the night sky, SkyWatch offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for 3rd-6th Grade

Students will explore robots and simple coding through playful hands-on activities as they give instructions, watch things move, and discover how technology follows their steps.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Junior) Mechanical Engineering Balloons/Paddleboats
• Cub Scouts - N/A

Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 29th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM

From idea to patent, discover how inventions affect our daily lives while creating a working prototype of your own invention.

Prerequisites: 1, 2, 3c, 9

Covered: 3abd, 4, 5, 6a-c, 7, 8

Last Day to Register: Thursday, October 29th

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Join over one million people worldwide who have already experienced Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon. Hear all 10 tracks from this iconic album, presented in order. Meanwhile, each song is paired with stunning 360° visuals. Images surround you from every angle. This immersive experience is now playing select evenings in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre.

*Please Note: This experience is separate from our Laser Light Show series. Please CLICK HERE for upcoming Laser Light Shows.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar. For assistance with ticket purchases, please contact boxoffice@changeworlds.org

PLEASE NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Join over one million people worldwide who have already experienced Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon. Hear all 10 tracks from this iconic album, presented in order. Meanwhile, each song is paired with stunning 360° visuals. Images surround you from every angle. This immersive experience is now playing select evenings in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre.

*Please Note: This experience is separate from our Laser Light Show series. Please CLICK HERE for upcoming Laser Light Shows.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar. For assistance with ticket purchases, please contact boxoffice@changeworlds.org

PLEASE NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD

Showtime Begins at 8:30pm

Join over one million people worldwide who have already experienced Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon. Hear all 10 tracks from this iconic album, presented in order. Meanwhile, each song is paired with stunning 360° visuals. Images surround you from every angle. This immersive experience is now playing select evenings in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre.

*Please Note: This experience is separate from our Laser Light Show series. Please CLICK HERE for upcoming Laser Light Shows.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar. For assistance with ticket purchases, please contact boxoffice@changeworlds.org

PLEASE NO CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OLD

Join us at the MOSI's Science Park for a two-hour telescope tutoring session. 

Bring your own telescope and learn how to set it up, align it, and explore the night sky like a pro.  Our space experts will guide you through the basics, helping you unlock the wonders of astronomy from your own backyard.

Pre-registration is required at least 1 week in advance 

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Little Engineers

2nd - 4th Grade: Flight Academy

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Engineering

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Little Engineers

2nd - 4th Grade: Flight Academy

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Engineering

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Little Engineers

2nd - 4th Grade: Flight Academy

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Engineering

5:30pm - Check-in Begins & Beakers Bar Opens

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

6:30pm - Laser Led Zeppelin with 10 min Live Star Show

PLAYLIST:

Song Remains the Same, Over the Hills and Far Away, Good Times, Bad Times, Immigrant Song, No Quarter, Black Dog, Livin', Lovin' Maid, Kashmir, Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Rock -n- Roll

5:30pm - Check-in Begins & Beakers Bar Opens

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

8:15pm - Laser Grateful Dead with 10 min Live Star Show

PLAYLIST:

Touch of Grey, Fire on the Mountain, Truckin', Friend of the Devil, Sugar Magnolia, Drums/Space, Uncle John's Band, Me and My Uncle, Scarlet Begonias, Ripple, One More Saturday Night

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

5+ HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-3:30PM

Build and launch chemical rockets and design a space station as you discover the science behind exploring the stars. The experience also includes a planetarium show and guided star tour.

Prerequisites: 2, 6, 8

Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7

Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 13th

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

SOLD OUT | AGES 8-10

Learn basic animation techniques as you wield powerful tools to create animated videos using blocks, items, and characters from everyone’s favorite blocky game, Minecraft! Share your finished video with family and friends and download the program at home to keep working on your video masterpiece.

Last Day to Register: November 24th

Also available Thursday, December 3rd | Ages 5-7

Blast off into an out-of-this-world science experience! Young explorers journey through the wonders of space. Students will discover planets, stars, and rockets through interactive experiments and creative activities. Kids will build their own mini rockets, explore how astronauts live and work, and learn what makes things fly beyond Earth. Along the way, they will investigate simple science concepts like gravity, motion, and the solar system—all through play and discovery.

Last Day to Register: November 24th

Also available Thursday, December 3rd | Ages 8-10

What makes you unique and special? Why do you sometimes hear that you look or act like a family member? The answer lies in genetics—and in three powerful letters: DNA! In this engaging, hands-on class, students will explore the building blocks of life that are passed down through generations to make each person one of a kind. They will compare DNA extracted from plants and humans and investigate how scientists study genetic material. Students will also be introduced to gel electrophoresis through simple, age-appropriate experimentation to see how DNA can be separated and analyzed. Along the way, they’ll discover how genetics shapes who we are and connects us to every living thing around us.

Last Day to Register: November 24th

Let’s make some noise! Children will explore how sounds are made, and how we hear them using simple instruments, vibrations, and playful experiments.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, November 18th

AGES 11-13

Learn basic animation techniques as you wield powerful tools to create animated videos using blocks, items, and characters from everyone’s favorite blocky game, Minecraft! Share your finished video with family and friends and download the program at home to keep working on your video masterpiece.

Last Day to Register: November 26th

Also available Tuesday, December 1st | Ages 5-7

Blast off into an out-of-this-world science experience! Young explorers journey through the wonders of space. Students will discover planets, stars, and rockets through interactive experiments and creative activities. Kids will build their own mini rockets, explore how astronauts live and work, and learn what makes things fly beyond Earth. Along the way, they will investigate simple science concepts like gravity, motion, and the solar system—all through play and discovery.

Last Day to Register: November 26th

Also available Tuesday, December 1st | Ages 8-10

What makes you unique and special? Why do you sometimes hear that you look or act like a family member? The answer lies in genetics—and in three powerful letters: DNA! In this engaging, hands-on class, students will explore the building blocks of life that are passed down through generations to make each person one of a kind. They will compare DNA extracted from plants and humans and investigate how scientists study genetic material. Students will also be introduced to gel electrophoresis through simple, age-appropriate experimentation to see how DNA can be separated and analyzed. Along the way, they’ll discover how genetics shapes who we are and connects us to every living thing around us.

Last Day to Register: November 26th

Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Registration Required

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Construct circuits with resistors and capacitors, and learn about electrical components with this badge workshop!

Prerequisites: 1, 6

Covered: 2a-b, 3a-c, 4a-c, 5a-c

Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 19th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Join MOSI astronomers for SkyWatch, an exciting evening stargazing event! Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the night sky, SkyWatch offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Take your love for game-playing and delve into the world of game design- bend the rules to existing games and create new ones!

Prerequisites: 1, 3, 8

Covered: 2, 4a-d, 5a-d, 6a-c, 7a-c

Last Day to Register: Thursday, November 26th

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Superhero Science

2nd - 4th Grade: Mission to Space

5th - 8th Grade: Game On! STEM and Gaming

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Superhero Science

2nd - 4th Grade: Mission to Space

5th - 8th Grade: Game On! STEM and Gaming

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Superhero Science

2nd - 4th Grade: Mission to Space

5th - 8th Grade: Game On! STEM and Gaming

5:30pm - Check-in Begins & Beakers Bar Opens

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

6:30pm - Laser Taylor Swift with 10 min Live Star Show

PLAYLIST:

Our Song, You Belong With Me, Enchanted, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, Style, Wildest Dreams, Look What You Made Me Do, Cruel Summer, August, Willow, Anti-Hero, Shake it Off

5:30pm - Check-in Begins & Beakers Bar Opens

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

8:15pm - Laser Holiday with 10 min Live Star Show

FEATURED SONGS:

Sleigh Ride (Leroy Anderson), Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (Tchaikovsky), Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Burl Ives), Winter Wonderland (Eurythmics), Deck the Halls (Philharmonic Orchestra), Jingle Bell Rock (Randy Travis), White Christmas (Bing Crosby), Christmastime (Smashing Pumpkins), Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) (Enya), Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Ronnie Spector/Darlene Love), Frosty the Snowman (Cocteau Twins), Carol of the Bells (David Foster), The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole), All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey), We Wish You A Merry Christmas (James Galway)

Showtime Begins at 6:00pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Showtime Begins at 7:15pm

Sounds of the Ocean, is an award-winning immersive experience now playing at the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium. This adventure is about music, art, and mindfulness. It takes you and your family into the calm, enchanting world beneath the waves.

Created by ocean artivist and composer Joshua Sam Miller, with co-director and Expressive Arts Therapist Elise Lein, Sounds of the Ocean guides audiences on a meditative underwater journey.

Tickets for this event are handled through an external ticketing site. Upcoming showtimes in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre can be found on our event calendar

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Winter Wonderland Science

2nd - 4th Grade: Inventors Workshop

5th - 8th Grade: Digital Creators Lab

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Winter Wonderland Science

2nd - 4th Grade: Inventors Workshop

5th - 8th Grade: Digital Creators Lab

Program Fee: $199 | MOSI Member Fee: $160

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Winter Wonderland Science

2nd - 4th Grade: Inventors Workshop

5th - 8th Grade: Digital Creators Lab

5+ HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-3:30PM

Build and launch chemical rockets as you discover the science behind exploring the stars.

Prerequisites: 2, 6, 8

Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7

Last Day to Register: Thursday, December 17th

SOLD OUT | AGES 8-10

Have you ever wondered how video games work? This class will offer a hands-on approach to help answer that question and more! Create characters, add animations, sounds, behaviors, and more as you craft your video game using simple code. No programming experience necessary.

Last Day to Register: December 29th

SOLD OUT | Also available Thursday, January 7th | Ages 5-7

Get ready to think, build, and create, as students become engineers and problem-solvers. In this engaging session, students will explore the basics of engineering by designing and building their own creations using a variety of fun materials. From solving real-world problems, coding and building simple robots, and experimenting with simple machines, kids will learn how engineers solve real-world problems through creativity, teamwork, and trial-and-error.

Last Day to Register: December 29th

Also available Thursday, January 7th | Ages 8-10

On your mark, get set, build! Welcome to the STEM Olympics, where students use the power of science, technology, engineering, and math to compete in exciting, hands-on challenges. Participants will design and test a variety of creative engineering solutions, including building a straw javelin that flies the farthest, constructing a marble run using foam insulation, tape, and simple materials to achieve maximum speed and distance, and engineering a catapult to launch a cotton ball as far as possible. Each event challenges students to think like engineers—planning, building, testing, and improving their designs for the best possible results. With creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, students will compete for gold in this action-packed STEM experience. Will you rise to the challenge and become a STEM Olympian?

Last Day to Register: December 29th

Zoom, roll, and race into science! Preschoolers will explore how objects move using ramps, rolling toys, and push and pull games. Children will make predictions, test ideas, and discover what makes things go.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, December 23rd

AGES 11-13

Have you ever wondered how video games work? This class will offer a hands-on approach to help answer that question and more! Create characters, add animations, sounds, behaviors, and more as you craft your video game using simple code. No programming experience necessary.

Last Day to Register: December 31st

SOLD OUT | Also available Tuesday, January 5th | Ages 5-7

Get ready to think, build, and create, as students become engineers and problem-solvers. In this engaging session, students will explore the basics of engineering by designing and building their own creations using a variety of fun materials. From solving real-world problems, coding and building simple robots, and experimenting with simple machines, kids will learn how engineers solve real-world problems through creativity, teamwork, and trial-and-error.

Last Day to Register: December 31st

Also available Tuesday, January 5th | Ages 8-10

On your mark, get set, build! Welcome to the STEM Olympics, where students use the power of science, technology, engineering, and math to compete in exciting, hands-on challenges. Participants will design and test a variety of creative engineering solutions, including building a straw javelin that flies the farthest, constructing a marble run using foam insulation, tape, and simple materials to achieve maximum speed and distance, and engineering a catapult to launch a cotton ball as far as possible. Each event challenges students to think like engineers—planning, building, testing, and improving their designs for the best possible results. With creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, students will compete for gold in this action-packed STEM experience. Will you rise to the challenge and become a STEM Olympian?

Last Day to Register: December 31st

Join MOSI astronomers for SkyWatch, an exciting evening stargazing event! Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the night sky, SkyWatch offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

10:00AM - 1:45PM | Recommended for 3rd-6th Grade

Polish those telescopes, as we take a closer look at our solar system, the universe beyond, and what it takes to get there. This workshop includes a show in the Saunders Planetarium!

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Junior & Cadette) Space Science Researcher/investigator
• Cub Scouts - N/A

Last Day to Register: Thursday, December 31st

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

Join us at the MOSI's Science Park for a two-hour telescope tutoring session. 

Bring your own telescope and learn how to set it up, align it, and explore the night sky like a pro.  Our space experts will guide you through the basics, helping you unlock the wonders of astronomy from your own backyard.

Pre-registration is required at least 1 week in advance 

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

OVERNIGHT CAMP-IN

January 23rd from 7:00PM - January 24th at 9:00AM

Gaze into the night sky with telescopes, learn the stories behind the constellations in the Saunders Planetarium. The camp-in includes the Astronomy merit badge workshop, light snack, sleeping at MOSI, light breakfast, a MOSI Fun Patch for scouts, and general admission to MOSI after the event. At least 1 adult chaperone required per 4 children.

Prerequisites: 1, 6b, 9

Covered: 2, 4a-d, 5a-d, 6a, 6c-d, 7a-c, 8a

Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 7th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

10:00AM - 1:45PM | Recommended for K-2nd Grade

Journey through space with us as we explore the Sun, the Moon, and the night sky! This workshop also includes a show in the Saunders Planetarium!

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Daisy & Brownie) Space Science Explorer/Adventurer
• Cub Scouts - (Tiger) Sky is the Limit

Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 14th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

SOLD OUT | AGES 8-10

We’ve used programming to move virtual characters around a screen, but now you get the chance to use programming to control real robots in the physical world! Learn about motors, sensors, and more as you follow a blueprint to build a robot out of LEGO and then program it to follow your commands.

Last Day to Register: January 26th

SOLD OUT| Also available Thursday, February 4th | Ages 5-7

Treat your curiosity to something sweet! Sweet Science is a fun-filled, hands-on class where young learners explore the science behind their favorite sugary treats—perfect for the month of February. In this exciting session, students will experiment with candy and simple ingredients to discover fascinating science concepts. From making colorful candy reactions and exploring melting chocolate to testing how different sweets dissolve, kids will learn about chemistry, states of matter, and changes in materials in a deliciously fun way.

Last Day to Register: January 26th

Also available Thursday, February 4th | Ages 8-10

This class will bring a glide to your stride and a bounce to your step as we dive into the exciting world of physics! Students will explore the forces that shape our everyday lives through hands-on experiments and discovery-based learning. We’ll investigate gravity and learn what “Gs” are, experiencing how forces affect motion in fun and engaging ways. Students will also explore energy transfer by creating kinetic art that keeps motion going. In addition, we’ll experiment with light and prisms to uncover how rainbows are formed and how light can be separated into a spectrum of color. Through interactive activities and creative exploration, students will think like physicists while having fun discovering how the universe really works.

Last Day to Register: January 26th

Preschoolers will explore wind and air through hands-on activities using scarves, fans, feathers, and movement games. Children will discover something we can feel even though we can’t see it.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, January 20th

AGES 11-13

We’ve used programming to move virtual characters around a screen, but now you get the chance to use programming to control real robots in the physical world! Learn about motors, sensors, and more as you follow a blueprint to build a robot out of LEGO and then program it to follow your commands.

Last Day to Register: January 28th

Also available Tuesday, February 2nd | Ages 5-7

Treat your curiosity to something sweet! Sweet Science is a fun-filled, hands-on class where young learners explore the science behind their favorite sugary treats—perfect for the month of February. In this exciting session, students will experiment with candy and simple ingredients to discover fascinating science concepts. From making colorful candy reactions and exploring melting chocolate to testing how different sweets dissolve, kids will learn about chemistry, states of matter, and changes in materials in a deliciously fun way.

Last Day to Register: January 28th

Also available Tuesday, February 2nd | Ages 8-10

This class will bring a glide to your stride and a bounce to your step as we dive into the exciting world of physics! Students will explore the forces that shape our everyday lives through hands-on experiments and discovery-based learning. We’ll investigate gravity and learn what “Gs” are, experiencing how forces affect motion in fun and engaging ways. Students will also explore energy transfer by creating kinetic art that keeps motion going. In addition, we’ll experiment with light and prisms to uncover how rainbows are formed and how light can be separated into a spectrum of color. Through interactive activities and creative exploration, students will think like physicists while having fun discovering how the universe really works.

Last Day to Register: January 28th

Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Registration Required

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Learn how engineers use science and technology to turn ideas into reality. Engineer your own creations in this badge workshop!

Prerequisites: 2, 9

Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 6e, 7, 8

Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 21st

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for K-2nd Grade

Tinker together in this rollercoaster of a workshop as you use physics to design the wildest crazy contraption where the only limit is your imagination.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Daisy & Brownie) Mechanical Engineering: Roller Coaster & Craft and Tinker
• Cub Scouts - (Lion) Gismos and Gadgets

Last Day to Register: Thursday, January 21st

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

Join MOSI astronomers for SkyWatch, an exciting evening stargazing event! Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the night sky, SkyWatch offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Enjoy a sip of science with included beer and wine selections, light bites, and liquid nitrogen ice-cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening.

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

From concept to premiere, travel the path of a filmmaker as you bring your ideas to life with storyboards, actors, props, and locations. Teams will plan, shoot, edit, and premier their own film.

Prerequisites: 4

Covered: 1, 2, 3

Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 4th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for 3rd-6th Grade

Lights, camera, action! From storyboard to premiere, find out what it takes to make a movie as you work together to plan, film, act in, and edit your own short film on location at MOSI.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Cadette) Digital Movie Maker
• Cub Scouts - N/A

Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 11th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

Join us at the MOSI's Science Park for a two-hour telescope tutoring session. 

Bring your own telescope and learn how to set it up, align it, and explore the night sky like a pro.  Our space experts will guide you through the basics, helping you unlock the wonders of astronomy from your own backyard.

Pre-registration is required at least 1 week in advance 

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Make like a geologist and dig---deep into rocks, fossils, and more! Exactly how old is the Earth, and why is it constantly changing beneath our feet? What resources, and secrets to our planet’s past are buried just beneath the surface?

Prerequisites: 1, 4

Covered: 2, 3, 5

Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 11th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

AGES 8-10

What better way to learn about kinetic and potential energy than to create a large Rube-Goldberg style contraption! This class will put our knowledge of physics to the test as we use common household items as well as robot motors and sensors to create a large series of chain reactions!

Last Day to Register: February 23rd

Also available Thursday, March 4th | Ages 5-7

Stomp, chomp, and explore the prehistoric world! Travel back in time to discover the incredible creatures that once roamed the Earth. In this action-packed session, students will dig into dinosaur science through fun, interactive activities. Kids will create their own “fossils,” build and test dinosaur models, and learn how scientists study these ancient giants. Along the way, explore concepts like habitats, adaptation, and how fossils are formed.

Last Day to Register: February 23rd

Also available Thursday, March 4th | Ages 8-10

What causes storms? Can lightning strike from both above and below? Why are tornadoes so powerful and destructive? Students will explore these questions and more in this exciting, hands-on weather class. Through engaging activities and experiments, learners will discover how different types of precipitation form, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. They’ll also investigate why weather can vary so dramatically around the world—why it may be sunny in one location while another is experiencing freezing temperatures. By the end of the class, students will better understand the forces that shape our atmosphere and how meteorologists predict the ever-changing weather forecast. Get ready for a fun and fascinating journey into the science of storms!

Last Day to Register: February 23rd

Move like scientists! Children will learn about muscles, bones, and movement through active games, songs, and playful investigation.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, February 17th

AGES 11-13

What better way to learn about kinetic and potential energy than to create a large Rube-Goldberg style contraption! This class will put our knowledge of physics to the test as we use common household items as well as robot motors and sensors to create a large series of chain reactions!

Last Day to Register: February 25th

Also available Tuesday, March 2nd | Ages 5-7

Stomp, chomp, and explore the prehistoric world! Travel back in time to discover the incredible creatures that once roamed the Earth. In this action-packed session, students will dig into dinosaur science through fun, interactive activities. Kids will create their own “fossils,” build and test dinosaur models, and learn how scientists study these ancient giants. Along the way, explore concepts like habitats, adaptation, and how fossils are formed.

Last Day to Register: February 25th

Also available Tuesday, March 2nd | Ages 8-10

What causes storms? Can lightning strike from both above and below? Why are tornadoes so powerful and destructive? Students will explore these questions and more in this exciting, hands-on weather class. Through engaging activities and experiments, learners will discover how different types of precipitation form, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail. They’ll also investigate why weather can vary so dramatically around the world—why it may be sunny in one location while another is experiencing freezing temperatures. By the end of the class, students will better understand the forces that shape our atmosphere and how meteorologists predict the ever-changing weather forecast. Get ready for a fun and fascinating journey into the science of storms!

Last Day to Register: February 25th

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for 3rd-6th Grade

What does it take to solve a crime? Find out as you use fingerprints, DNA, and other forensic techniques. Try being a Crime Scene Investigator for the day!

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Cadette & Junior) Special Agent/Detective
• Cub Scouts - (Bear) Forensics

Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 18th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM

Discover the science behind extreme weather conditions and learn what it takes to be a meteorologist.

Prerequisites: 1, 3, 10, 12

Covered: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11

Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 18th

Join MOSI astronomers for SkyWatch, an exciting evening stargazing event! Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning to explore the wonders of the night sky, SkyWatch offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for K-2nd Grade

It’s elementary! Make observations and gather evidence as you unravel clues using your keen powers of observation in this forensics-themed workshop.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - N/A
• Cub Scouts - (Wolf) Code of the Wolf

Last Day to Register: Thursday, February 25th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Program Fee: $299 | MOSI Member Fee: $260

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Dino Discovery

2nd - 4th Grade: Dinosaur Investigation

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Spring Adventures

Program Fee: $299 | MOSI Member Fee: $260

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Dino Discovery

2nd - 4th Grade: Dinosaur Investigation

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Spring Adventures

Program Fee: $299 | MOSI Member Fee: $260

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Dino Discovery

2nd - 4th Grade: Dinosaur Investigation

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Spring Adventures

Program Fee: $299 | MOSI Member Fee: $260

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Dino Discovery

2nd - 4th Grade: Dinosaur Investigation

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Spring Adventures

Program Fee: $299 | MOSI Member Fee: $260

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: Dino Discovery

2nd - 4th Grade: Dinosaur Investigation

5th - 8th Grade: Minecraft Spring Adventures

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for 3rd-6th Grade

Students will explore environmental science through engaging activities about ecosystems and the planet’s sustainability, discovering how living things are connected and how we can help keep Earth healthy for the future.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Junior) Animal Habitats
• Cub Scouts - (Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) Champions for Nature

Last Day to Register: Thursday, March 18th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

3 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-1:00PM

Become a botanist for the day as you explore horticulture and agriculture.

Prerequisites: 6, 7, 8

Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Last Day to Register: Thursday, March 18th

AGES 8-10

Celebrate Earth Day by learning all about our water conservation, our wonderful world, and its ecosystems. Use probes to test the water quality of local water sources and use microscopes to examine the unseen.

Last Day to Register: March 30th

Also available Thursday, April 8th | Ages 5-7

Push, pull, roll, and explore! Discover the exciting world of matter and physics through movement and play. In this interactive session, students will investigate how things move and why through fun experiments and building challenges. Kids will explore forces like pushes and pulls, test how objects slide and roll, and discover the properties of different types of matter. From racing ramps to hands-on experiments, every activity is designed to get kids thinking, moving, and experimenting.

Last Day to Register: March 30th

Also available Thursday, April 8th | Ages 8-10

Your mission is to design and build structures that can withstand real engineering challenges! Students will put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test as they explore what makes buildings strong, stable, and reliable. They will attempt challenges such as constructing the tallest freestanding structure that can support a jumbo marshmallow, and designing a model strong enough to support the weight of a classmate without collapsing. Along the way, students will learn how engineers use planning, testing, and redesigning to improve their creations. These and other exciting engineering challenges await—are you ready to build, test, and succeed?

Last Day to Register: March 30th

AGES 11-13

Celebrate Earth Day by learning all about our water conservation, our wonderful world, and its ecosystems. Use probes to test the water quality of local water sources and use microscopes to examine the unseen.

Last Day to Register: April 1st

Also available Tuesday, April 6th | Ages 5-7

Push, pull, roll, and explore! Discover the exciting world of matter and physics through movement and play. In this interactive session, students will investigate how things move and why through fun experiments and building challenges. Kids will explore forces like pushes and pulls, test how objects slide and roll, and discover the properties of different types of matter. From racing ramps to hands-on experiments, every activity is designed to get kids thinking, moving, and experimenting.

Last Day to Register: April 1st

Also available Tuesday, April 6th | Ages 8-10

Your mission is to design and build structures that can withstand real engineering challenges! Students will put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test as they explore what makes buildings strong, stable, and reliable. They will attempt challenges such as constructing the tallest freestanding structure that can support a jumbo marshmallow, and designing a model strong enough to support the weight of a classmate without collapsing. Along the way, students will learn how engineers use planning, testing, and redesigning to improve their creations. These and other exciting engineering challenges await—are you ready to build, test, and succeed?

Last Day to Register: April 1st

Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Registration Required

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Learn how you can protect the environment as you learn about ecosystems, different types of pollution, and conservation efforts.

Prerequisites: 2, 6, 11

Covered: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10

Last Day to Register: Thursday, March 25th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

Enjoy a sip of science with included beer and wine selections, light bites, and liquid nitrogen ice-cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening.

5+ HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-3:30PM

Scouts will learn how to recognize emergencies, respond calmly, treat common injuries, and apply essential first aid skills that can help protect themselves and others in real world situations.

Prerequisites: 2a, 2bi, 12, 15

Covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14

Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 8th

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for K-2nd Grade

Students will learn about emergency preparedness through fun, age-appropriate activities that help them understand how to stay safe, recognize helpers, and know what to do in simple emergency situations.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Brownie) First Aid
• Cub Scouts - (Tiger & Wolf) Safe and Smart/Germs Alive

Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 8th

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

May 1st from 7:00PM - May 2nd at 9:00AM

Recommended for K-6th Grade

Become a paleontologist and take a journey back to the Jurassic Era by studying prehistoric life, and examining rock samples.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - N/A
• Cub Scouts - (Wolf) Digging in the Past

Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 22nd

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

10:00AM - 1:00PM | Recommended for K-2nd Grade

Students will explore environmental science through hands-on activities focused on reusing and recycling, discovering how small choices can reduce waste and help protect the planet.

Badge Connections:

• Girl Scouts - (Daisy & Brownie) Use Resources Wisely/Make the World a Better Place/Household Elf
• Cub Scouts - (Lion, Tiger, Wolf) Champions for Nature

Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 22nd

Scouts & Non-Scouts Are Welcome to Sign Up!

You’ve minded for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm. Now it’s time to put your skills to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! Play and learn while tackling individual, small group, and full-team challenges that you build your computer skills as you work on perfecting your strategies, enchanting your armor, or even learn some basic coding as you defend your city from an alien attack!

4 HOUR WORKSHOP | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Learn how to contribute to a sustainable environment through conservation and waste reduction.

Prerequisites: 1, 8, 9

Covered: 2c, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6c, 7b, and 7f

Last Day to Register: Thursday, April 22nd

OVERNIGHT CAMP-IN

May 22nd from 7:00PM - May 23rd at 9:00AM

A hurricane is headed towards the Tampa Bay area and you are setting up a shelter at MOSI! Learn how to prepare for and survive a natural disaster, as you spend the night at a mock hurricane shelter.
The camp-in includes the Emergency Preparedness merit badge workshop, light snack, sleeping at MOSI, light breakfast, a MOSI Fun Patch for scouts, and general admission to MOSI the following morning. At least 1 adult chaperone required per 4 children.

Prerequisites: 2b, 2c, 3, 7, 8b, 8c, 9

Covered: 1, 2a, 4, 5, 6, 8a, 10

Last Day to Register: Thursday, May 6th

Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Registration Required

Enjoy a sip of science with included beer and wine selections, light bites, and liquid nitrogen ice-cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening.

Enjoy a sip of science with included beer and wine selections, light bites, and liquid nitrogen ice-cream. Each event centers around hands-on science activities, planetarium shows, and demos specific to the theme of the evening.