What’s Happening at MOSI

Enjoy a casual paint night with MOSI's award winning artist to guide you step by step through a themed painting.

Sip on some complimentary wine, discover your creativity and leave with a "wall worthy" 16" x 20" painting. No experience or materials needed!

*Optional Artisan Cheese Board add-on for $7

Get ready to dive into a magical blend of holiday cheer and scientific wonders, where every moment is packed with joy, giggles, and hands-on fun for the whole family. Hang out with Santa Claus and tell him your holiday wishes or craft your special letter. With MOSI’s magical mailbox, you can be sure your message zooms straight to the North Pole in time for Christmas!

Get set to launch into the New Year with an electrifying celebration unlike any other! Immerse yourself in a world where celebration and scientific exploration converge as we welcome 2025 in style at MOSI.

Join MOSI astronomers for a night of stargazing! This is the best time to observe Mars through a telescope as it reaches opposition! Observe Jupiter and its largest moons through telescopes, and even catch a glimpse of the International Space Station as it flies overhead at the start of our event.

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

Low Sensory Morning at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Join MOSI astronomers for a night of stargazing! Celebrate Pi day by observing a wonderful Full Moon, look at the Orion Nebula and Pleiades star clusters, spot elusive Mercury and Venus in the evening dusk, and view Mars and Jupiter in the skies overhead.

Join us at MOSI for our 4th annual Water Days on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm! In celebration of World Water Day MOSI will host a free public event in collaboration with the presenting sponsor, Tampa Bay Water, and the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. This family-friendly event will feature multiple stations with educational activities led by our fantastic community partners, experts in the field and MOSI instructors. The event aims to educate and empower the Tampa Bay community and frontline communities most affected by local issues related to stormwater and water sustainability.

*Preregistration is required

Enjoy a casual paint night with MOSI’s award winning artist to guide you step by step through a themed painting.

Sip on some complimentary wine, release your creativity and leave with a “wall worthy” 16″ x 20″ painting. No experience or materials needed!

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

Low Sensory Morning at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Enjoy a casual paint night with MOSI’s award winning artist to guide you step by step through a themed painting.

Sip on some complimentary wine, release your creativity and leave with a “wall worthy” 16″ x 20″ painting. No experience or materials needed!

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

Low Sensory Morning at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)

Enjoy a casual paint night with MOSI’s award winning artist to guide you step by step through a themed painting.

Sip on some complimentary wine, release your creativity and leave with a “wall worthy” 16″ x 20″ painting. No experience or materials needed!

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

Low Sensory Morning at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities)