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The Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Florida is a place where visitors can explore the complex and exciting world of science and technology. With over 450 hands-on exhibits and activities, interactive presentations, live science shows, 3D-theater films and more, MOSI showcases the wonders of science in an engaging way that captivates both children and adults.

For those interested in learning more about space exploration, the IMAX Dome Theater at MOSI provides an immersive experience to take viewers out of this world. The theater's curved screen allows guests to be surrounded by images while they learn about various aspects of space exploration. Guests are also able to get up close with astronauts’ equipment as they visit the Astronaut Gallery, one of MOSI’s most popular exhibits.

The museum features a variety of programs for students such as Science Camps for ages 4 - 18 during school holidays that offer fun activities such as robotics competitions and field trips. The Design It program is another interesting program that encourages students to use their creativity and problem solving skills to create innovative solutions. Through interactive experiments, video demonstrations, special guests from the scientific community, teachers lead students through projects that help them understand engineering design processes.

There’s something for everyone at MOSI! Special themed events allow visitors to interact with scientists and participate in hands-on activities such as exploring virtual reality goggles or programming robots. Visitors can also explore the five permanent galleries including Kids In Charge which encourages play based learning with more than 100 interactive exhibits; The Amazing You which covers how our bodies work; Ideas Zone which explores current ideas across multiple disciplines; Feels Like Home which celebrates Florida’s history; and Nature Works where visitors discover environmental systems among other things.

In addition to these stimulating experiences, MOSI has a number of offerings designed specifically for corporate clients like team building exercises offered within their conference center or other on-site venues. As a leader in STEM education and innovation in Tampa Bay since its opening in 1982, MOSI continues to provide innovative ways for people to explore science today!