Bridges have helped humans cross over valleys, streams and more for thousands of years and the introduction of modern technology has led to impressive feats of engineering. Learn more about bridge designs as you build and test your own model. Will your creation survive the stress test?
Celebrate Earth Day by learning the three R’s: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse! Create masterpieces from recyclable materials and find out ways to help the environment.
Learn all about the “E” in STEAM! Create a working rollercoaster from K’Nex pieces and learn how to make movie glass out of sugar and corn syrup. Build different kinds of structures that can resist Category 3 strength hurricane winds. Get ready for some fun as you explore the world of engineering.
You’ve mined for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm … now it’s time to put those skills you’ve learned along the way to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! You’ll get a chance to play on individual, small-team, and full-team challenges as you work on perfecting your mining strategies, enchanting your tools and armor, defending a city from an alien attack, or even learning some basic coding!
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | MOSI grounds | 10 am – 3 pm | Admission to event is free
EcoFest 2023 is a community event organized by Learning Gate Community School and MOSI to celebrate the many businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Tampa Bay area dedicated to the Principles of Sustainability, Ecology, Equity and Economy.
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 10 am – 12 pm | Recommended level(s): Daisies, Brownies | Preregistration required
Explore nature, as you walk the trails of the MOSI nature preserve. Learn about ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there together in an interconnected web.
Explore nature, as you walk the trails of the MOSI nature preserve. Learn about ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there together in an interconnected web.
You’ve mined for diamonds, traded emeralds, and built a portal to a whole new realm … now it’s time to put those skills you’ve learned along the way to the test in MOSI’s Minecraft Mania! You’ll get a chance to play on individual, small-team, and full-team challenges as you work on perfecting your mining strategies, enchanting your tools and armor, defending a city from an alien attack, or even learning some basic coding!
Saturday, April 22, 2023 | All ages | 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm | Weather Permitting | No ticket or purchase required
Join our space experts to enjoy an evening of space exploration through MOSI’s telescopes!
Join MOSI astronomers for the last SkyWatch of the season! The razor thin waxing crescent Moon will be close to Venus and should offer amazing views through our telescopes.
The Orion nebula, Pleaides and Beehive clusters, as well as a couple of galaxies will adorn our skies.
