What’s Happening at MOSI

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

THEME: High Flyers - The Science of Flight

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.

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

Are you ready for one of the most exciting 4th of July events in Tampa? Celebrate Independence Day at MOSI with Stars, Stripes, & Science! Enjoy live music, planetarium shows, food & drinks, science demos, and more!

Best of all, your participation helps support MOSI’s mission to inspire curiosity and a love of science.

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

Registration Required

FEATURED SONGS: Ain't Going Down (Garth Brooks), Me and My Gang (Rascal Flatts), Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash), All-American Girl (Carrie Underwood), Always on My Mind (Willie Nelson), Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniel's Band), Good Lord Willling (Little Big Town), All My Ex's (George Straight), Crazy (Patsy Cline), How Am I Doin? (Dierks Bentley), Chicken Fried (Zach Brown Band), God Bless the USA (Lee Greenwood)

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

8:15pm - Laser U2 with 10 min Live Star Show

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

8:15pm - Laser Phil Collins & Genesis with 10 min Live Star Show

Also available Thursday, September 3rd
Get ready to soar! Fantastic Fliers is a fun-filled, 2-hour hands-on science adventure where young learners explore the amazing world of flight. Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–7, this class combines creativity, discovery, and play to help children understand how things fly.

Last Day to Register: August 25th

From tiny seeds to growing plants, let’s dig into the world of plants. Children will explore how plants grow, discover different plant parts, and plant their own seeds to take home.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, August 19th

Also available Tuesday, September 1st

Get ready to soar! Fantastic Fliers is a fun-filled, 2-hour hands-on science adventure where young learners explore the amazing world of flight. Designed especially for curious kids ages 5–7, this class combines creativity, discovery, and play to help children understand how things fly.

Last Day to Register: August 27th

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.

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.

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

6:30pm - Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall with 10 min Live Star Show

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

8:15pm - Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon with 10 min Live Star Show

*PLEASE NOTE: This laser light show is different from the Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon immersive film. For the immersive film, please CLICK HERE.

Also available Thursday, October 8th

Get ready for a squishy, gooey, and totally exciting science adventure! Young scientists dive into the fascinating world of chemistry through messy, magical fun. Kids will mix, stretch, and experiment with all kinds of slimy creations while discovering basic chemistry concepts like reactions, mixtures, and changes in materials. From making their own slime to exploring bubbling potions and oozy textures, every activity is designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Last Day to Register: September 29th

What makes a shadow? How does light move? Preschoolers investigate light and darkness using flashlights, shadow play, and hands-on experiments.

Last Day to Register: Wednesday, September 23rd

Also available Tuesday, October 6th

Get ready for a squishy, gooey, and totally exciting science adventure! Young scientists dive into the fascinating world of chemistry through messy, magical fun. Kids will mix, stretch, and experiment with all kinds of slimy creations while discovering basic chemistry concepts like reactions, mixtures, and changes in materials. From making their own slime to exploring bubbling potions and oozy textures, every activity is designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Last Day to Register: October 1st

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.

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 

FEATURED SONGS: 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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

Also available Thursday, November 5th

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

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

Also available Tuesday, November 3rd

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

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.

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.

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 

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

6:30pm - Laser Phil Collins & Genesis with 10 min Live Star Show

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

Also available Thursday, December 3rd

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

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

Also available Tuesday, December 1st

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

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.

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

6:15pm - Theatre Doors Open

6:30pm - Laser Taylor Swift 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)

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

8:00pm - Theatre Doors Open

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

Also available Thursday, January 7th

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

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

Also available Tuesday, January 5th

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

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.

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 

Also available Thursday, February 4th

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

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

Also available Tuesday, February 2nd

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

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.

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 

Also available Thursday, March 4th

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

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

Also available Tuesday, March 2nd

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

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.

Also available Thursday, April 8th

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 Tuesday, April 6th

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