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Museum of Science & Innovation, Tampa, FL

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Museum of Science & Innovation

A hands-on science center in Tampa with permanent and rotating exhibits, a planetarium, and a digital dome theatre.

4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida · Tampa, FL

About Museum of Science & Innovation

MOSI is a science center in Tampa where visitors learn through interactive displays and open-ended play. Its exhibits include permanent and rotating galleries, and its programming ranges from immersive dome shows and laser light concerts to kids' STEAM workshops, after-hours adult evenings, and special events. The museum presents itself as a place that makes science and technology approachable for a wide range of visitors.

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