Questions & Answers

MOSI is located in northern Tampa, just across the street from the University of South Florida on Fowler Avenue. MOSI has been an integral part of the community at this location for over forty years.

MOSI is a great place to visit for all ages, with activities and programming for kids, families, and adults alike. The primary age range for most exhibits and programming is K-8th.

Visitors to MOSI can expect to enjoy more than 50,000 square feet of hands-on activities and exhibits, as well as enjoy unique experiences like Saunders Planetarium, Virtual Reality, SciLinx Mini Golf, outdoor Science Park, ice-cold beverages from Beakers Bar, and so much more! Maps and directions for camp buildings and other outdoor attractions can be found at the retail desk inside the main entrance.

While the exhibits can be enjoyed over the course of a few hours, by participating in additional experiences such as planetarium shows, VR experience, educational programming, a round of mini-golf, or a stop at Beakers Bar for a refreshment! There's enough to do that you can extend your visit throughout the whole day.

Parking at MOSI is always free, with plenty of room in our main lot and overflow parking you don't have to worry about getting a spot. See our hours and directions page for a campus map.

Hours & Directions Page

MOSI is open daily from 10am-5pm. We are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Please be aware that campus gates lock after hours.

Enjoy crave-worthy grilled cheese creations and melty sandwiches from The Melt Machine on the weekends. There are also cold drinks and snacks available for purchase from the MOSI Marketplace as well as Beakers Bar!

Dining & Retail Page

MOSI's entrance and exhibit paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the accessibility page for more details.

Accessibility Page

Yes, please check in with the ticketing counter before leaving to make sure you receive proof of re-entry.

Yes, MOSI also offers refillable water bottle stations. Food is only permitted in the lobby or outside, not along the exhibit path or in the planetarium.

Upon admission on to the MOSI campus, you hereby grant MOSI permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) without payment or other consideration and authorize MOSI to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purposes. Any commercial use of still or motion pictures taken at MOSI without the prior, written consent of MOSI management is prohibited, and any personal photography or videography shall not include members of the public not in your party.

You can purchase general admission tickets on our website or at the box office. Discounts or special offers can only be applied in person.

Purchase Tickets

Yes, members do need to check in at the main box-office upon arrival to receive their complementary tickets. Please have a valid photo ID. Check the membership page for more details.

Membership Page

Tickets for additional experiences such as additional planetarium shows, mini golf, or VR, can be purchased at the Box Office. Some experiences may only be available at specific times or may be modified due to weather.

Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of cancellation by MOSI. Tickets cannot be transferred to another future event under any circumstances.

Groups and field trips must be scheduled in advance in order to receive group rates. Please see our Groups and Field Trips page to request a quote or email us at reservations@mosi.org for details.

Groups & Field Trips Page

For most large groups and field trips, students can be dropped off at the group gate rather than the main doors. A MOSI greeter will meet you at the group entrance to review your schedule and greet your students as your lead chaperone checks in at the main box office.

Our reservations team sends your group a general schedule at booking, and our group greeters review your schedule upon arrival. Programming time is fixed to accommodate multiple schools each day. Please call us at (813) 987-6000 if your group is experiencing a delay.

Feel free to schedule your lunch at a time that suits your group, but please consider any pre-existing program schedules you have booked. MOSI provides unrefrigerated carts for students to store lunches from home.

There are tables in the lobby, but the most spacious options are the picnic tables in our outdoor Science Park. Please see the Dining and Retail pages for more information on our in-house restaurant and snack options.

Dining & Retail Page

MOSI offers a wide variety of programming for students, families, and adults. These include field trips, camps, workshops, member events, adult events, family nights, outreach programs, and more.

Yes! Many of our standard MOSI programs, like birthday parties, scout workshops, or overnight camp-ins can be reserved for a private group.

MOSI also offers unique venue spaces for every occasion. From weddings and corporate events to holiday parties and more! For more info, please email development@mosi.org

Event Request Form

For private program bookings, please refer to our Programs and Events page for details, or email us at reservations@mosi.org. For venue rentals or special events, please see our private events page or email email development@mosi.org

Check out our calendar page for the most updated information on upcoming programs and events.

Event Calendar

Yes! MOSI offers a wide variety of programming for adults in addition to families. For example, our adults-only Science After Dark, Team Building, and more. Check our calendar for details.

Adult Events