Region: Central Florida
MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry)
Tampa, Florida
Contact Information:
4801 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL 33617
Local Phone: 813-987-6100
Toll Free U.S.: 800-995-MOSI
Toll Free U.S./Canada: 800-995-MOSI
Fax: 813-987-6310
E-mail: adowdy@mosi.org
Driving Directions:
MOSI is located in north Tampa at 4801 E. Fowler
Ave., across from the USF Sun Dome, and just one
mile from Busch Gardens. Parking is free at MOSI.
Following are directions
to MOSI from various areas:
From the St. Petersburg area,
take I-275 North across the Howard Frankland bridge.
Stay on I-275 for about 10 more miles to Fowler
Ave. (Exit 34) and turn right. Continue eastbound
for 3 1/2 miles to the traffic light at MOSI, and
turn right.
From Clearwater, take Hwy
60 across the Courtney Campbell Causeway to I-275
North. Stay on I-275 North for about 10 miles to
Fowler Ave. (Exit 34) and turn right. Continue eastbound
for 3 1/2 miles to the traffic light at MOSI, and
turn right.
From Orlando, take I-4 West
to I-75 North (the junction is before you get to
Tampa). Continue north on I-75 to Fowler Ave. (Exit
54) then head westbound for 2 1/2 miles to the traffic
light at MOSI, and turn left.
From other locations either
north of Tampa or south of Tampa, take I-75 to Fowler
Ave. (Exit 54 West). Proceed westbound for 2 1/2 miles
to the traffic light at MOSI, and turn left.
Hours of Operation:
Museum Hours:
Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Open 365 days per year
Business Hours:
Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving Day - Noon - 4 p.m.
Christmas Eve - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Day - Noon - 4 p.m.
New Year's Eve - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
New Year's Day - Galleries open at 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Description and Activities:
MOSI Facts
The science center encompasses 254,000 square feet
and 65 acres.
MOSI Broke Ground - Nov. 29, 1977
The Museum Grand Opening - 1982
MOSI Expansion Broke Ground - Jan. 22, 1993
MOSI Expansion Opened - July 1, 1995
MOSI has tripled in size to become the largest science
center in the southeastern United States.
Amenities
Free parking
Wheelchairs & strollers available
Picnic area
Shopping
Admission Price:
Adult (13-59) - $13.95
Senior (60+) - $11.95
Child (2-12) - $9.95
Children under 2 - FREE
Payment Options:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Website:
http://www.mosi.org
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