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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