Museum of Science & Industry

Tampa Bay, Florida

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Museum of Science & Industry

The Museum of Science & Industry has something for visitors of all ages. From its IMAX Dome Theater to its Planetarium to the 3D Science Works Theater. The Science Works Theater offers guests an up-close look at the sun in 3D. Come with time to spare because you will probably want to spend the entire afternoon here.

Useful Information

Address: 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa
Email: social@mosi.org
Phone: +1 813 987 6000
More Info: mosi.org
Opening House: Daily 10am–5pm
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Opening House: https://www.facebook.com/MOSIinMotionTampa/

Do & See

In Tampa Bay, you can be just as busy as you choose to be. With concerts, art events and plays aplenty, it is hard to decide what will keep you entertained.

Sparkman Wharf

Formerly known as Channelside Bay Plaza, this new park in east Downtown Tampa features a biergarten, eateries and an events lawn. If you want to make a day of this area, the Florida Aquarium, the American Victory Museum, and the Spiltsville bowling alley are close by. Cargo and cruise ship watching at the Tampa …

Ybor City

Founded in the 1880s by cigar manufacturers and immigrants from Spain, Cuba and Italy, Ybor City is a historic neighborhood originally known for producing cigars. Today, Ybor is an infamous nightclub and entertainment district, attracting nearby college students, visitors and Tampa locals alike. Expect the unexpected in Ybor. The main street, 7th Avenue, houses …

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre

Originally known as the Ford Amphitheatre, the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre is the first outdoor concert facility and the largest concert-only venue in the Tampa Bay Area accommodates around 20,000 people. Very popular groups have played here, including the Dave Matthews Band, Rush and Gwen …

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors more than 35 years ago and it is the most distinguished performing arts space south of the Kennedy Center. It hosts the nation’s leading Broadway series and it is known for producing operas along with concerts, performances and …

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Nominated as one of the top five concert halls in the United States by a nationwide industry poll of artists and their management, Ruth Eckerd Hall is a long-standing tradition in the Pinellas County. Highlights include performances by the Florida Orchestra and The Chocolate Nutcracker during the …

American Stage Theatre Company

American Stage Theatre Company

Starting as a small community theater in the late 1970s, American Stage has evolved and for over a decade has been voted “Best of the Bay” by local residents. If in the area during March — April, a treat is one of the performances in a nearby park, often a play by Shakespeare. Bring …

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

For an entertainment experience that will go into the wee hours, check out the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This is the only place in the Tampa Bay area that offers table games such as blackjack and baccarat. For the non-gamblers, there is a spa, large pool with surrounding cabanas, various bars and …

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Voted by Parents Magazine as the best zoo in the nation for families, the Lowry Park Zoo is home to over a thousand animals that live in lush natural habitats. There are eight habitat areas and plenty of interactive experiences for the little …

Busch Gardens

The largest theme park in the area, Busch Gardens’ hallmarks are its roller coasters and nearly 3,000 live animals, incorporated into various exhibits and shows. SheiKra will give you all the thrills you can handle with a 200-foot drop, 90 degrees straight down, or for the traditionalists there is Gwazi, a wooden roller coaster …

Adventure Island

Adventure Island

Adventure Island is a water park that borders Busch Gardens in Tampa. With over 30 acres of water-related activities including water slides, corkscrew slides, a rambling river, and a giant wave pool, Adventure Island has something for everyone, including cabanas to just lounge around in the …

Tampa Bay Downs

Tampa Bay Downs

Tampa Bay Downs is the only thoroughbred racetrack on the west coast of Florida with a rich history dating back to 1926. The track is known as one of the most popular turf tracks in the U.S. In addition to the racing, Tampa Bay Downs is also home to the Silks Poker Room, as …

Florida Aquarium

Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium is a large scale 250,000 square-foot facility. Visitors not only get to see the many varieties of fish, but for certified Scuba divers, there is also the opportunity to swim with sharks and other animals. The Florida Aquarium has many unique touches, such as the “Penguin Promenade,” where penguins meet and …

St. Pete Pier

Originally opened in the land boom of the 1920s as the Million Dollar Pier, today’s version offers more than just fishing. In addition to smaller gift shops, the Pier has a two-story vertical aquarium, as well as a food court and four different waterfront …

Salvador Dalí Museum

Salvador Dalí Museum

More than 200,000 visitors from all over the world frequent the Dalí Museum each year. The collection of one of the world’s most eccentric and unique artists opened in Cleveland in 1942, 40 years later it was moved to St. Petersburg. Dali’s career spans several themes, from the Impressionist and Cubist styles of his …

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

The Sponge Docks are a nod to the once-thriving sponge industry that helped make Tarpon Springs famous. Today, this area is home to many family-owned Greek restaurants, bakeries and markets, but also offers visitors live entertainment, sightseeing cruises, shops, an aquarium, as well as lots of local Greek touches, such as hand-rolled …

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts, located in St. Petersburg, has the only comprehensive art collection on the west coast of Florida. The museum has both an extensive permanent collection, as well as exhibitions from notables such as Dale Chihuly and Andy Warhol. After taking in a collection, browse the shops of Beach Drive or …

Florida Holocaust Museum

Florida Holocaust Museum

The Florida Holocaust Museum, in its own words, strives to “honor the memory of millions of innocent men, women, and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust.” The museum has a permanent collection and also holds regular events with various guest …

Museum of Science & Industry

Museum of Science & Industry

The Museum of Science & Industry has something for visitors of all ages. From its IMAX Dome Theater to its Planetarium to the 3D Science Works Theater. The Science Works Theater offers guests an up-close look at the sun in 3D. Come with time to spare because you will probably want to spend the …

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