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What could make a visit to MOSI even better? How about some tasty BBQ?

Tampa, FL (February 13, 2025) – Station House BBQ is bringing its flavorful favorites—barbecued meats, classic sides with a twist, and baked desserts like the Late Night Brownie—to MOSI, Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry.

Published February 13, 2025, 10:05 AM UTC

Museum guests will soon enjoy smoky barbecue favorites as they discover science and innovation.

Starting Saturday, February 15, MOSI guests can dig into pulled pork and chicken, smoked gouda mac and cheese, brisket baked beans, Not Yo’ Mama’s cole slaw, and much more while experiencing MOSI’s hands-on exhibits exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math, known as STEAM.

Founded by firefighters and family operated, Station House BBQ is Tampa Bay’s most-requested barbecue caterer, leading founders Anthony and Allison Fonseca to open multiple restaurant locations in the region. At MOSI, Station House BBQ will serve guests in a covered courtyard along the edge of its Science Park under the museum’s iconic blue dome, and also at an indoor location near MOSI’s entrance.

“We’re all about nourishing minds here, and this spectacular barbecue means we’ll also do a great job nourishing people’s bodies. This addition can only make the experience even better for our guests,” said MOSI CEO John Graydon Smith. “We could not be more delighted to welcome Station House BBQ to the museum.”

Open every day for lunch, with added hours during special events, Station House BBQ at MOSI takes dining at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry to the next level. After offering no food options since 2017, MOSI added dining and beverage service with Zydeco Brew Werks from September 2023 through January 2025.

“We take great pride in our barbecue and in being part of the Tampa Bay community. We know the impact MOSI has had on generations of families in our area, and the bright future that’s ahead, so we’re very excited about this partnership with MOSI,” said Station House BBQ Co-Founder Anthony Fonseca.

Station House BBQ’s arrival comes as MOSI continues to rapidly add new experiences at its longtime home in North Tampa across from the University of South Florida campus. The new Flight Club Drone Zone presented by Suncoast Credit Union opened in November, and MOSI will open its new Digital Dome Theatre and Planetarium—the second-largest planetarium in America—in the first half of 2025.

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About MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry

MOSI is Tampa Bay’s center of science and innovation, located in North Tampa at 4801 E. Fowler Ave.

Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry, where the wonders of science come to life. We are a hands-on science center dedicated to interactive learning and playful exploration. With engaging permanent and rotating exhibits and out of this world programming, MOSI makes science and technology accessible to all. Come join us on a journey of discovery and unlock the mysteries of the world around us.

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