SPECIAL EVENTS

LIVE MAGIC SHOWS ON WEEKENDS!
MAGIC: The Science of Illusion
Between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat and Sun
MAGIC: The Science of Illusion reveals the science behind entertainment magic through four main magical illusions, including artifacts, films, and interactive exhibits. *Times and availability are subject to change. MAGIC: The Science of Illusion

MOSI Mother's Day Tea
Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11
Seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Please call (813) 987-6358 by May 8, 2008 to reserve
Make this Mother's Day a very special one for mom. Rather than dropping a card in the mail, treat her to tea inside MOSI’s BioWorks Butterfly Garden. The MOSI Mother’s Day Tea includes a high tea service, symbolic adoption of a Cassius Blue Butterfly through an Adopt-a-Butterfly program, admission to MOSI exhibit galleries and one standard IMAX® Dome Theatre film including a unique opportunity to sip tea surrounded by free-flying butterflies in the BioWorks Butterfly Garden!

$29.95 for MOSI members, $39.95 for non-members, $20.95 for children (2-12)—children under 2 admitted FREE. *Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. Excludes special engagement IMAX Dome Theatre films.

Florida Garden Railway Society Train Display
May 3 - 11, 2008
FREE with paid admission

Florida Garden Railway Society’s Tampa Division will display its Outdoor Rural America-themed train exhibit near the Richard T. Bowers Historic Tree Grove gazebo area at MOSI. A broad range of large-scale train models including old-time western, steam engine, 1940s, 1950s, and modern styles will be on display. Each day will bring a unique and handcrafted train for you to enjoy!

Astronomy Day at MOSI
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
FREE with paid admission
Celebrate all things astronomical on the internationally observed Astronomy Day. Join the MOSI astronomers and educators in a full day of out-of-this-world activities at MOSI.

Included with general admission:

• Continuous video presentations in the grand lobby.
• Explore the night sky in planetarium shows scheduled throughout the day.
• Safely view the sun and sunspots through MOSI telescopes
• Discover fun astronomy facts and demonstrations throughout MOSI.
• Stump the MOSI astronomers with space and astronomy trivia.
• Travel to outer space in the film Roving Mars in the IMAX® Dome Theatre.
• Purchase space food in the Red Baron Café, and receive discounts on astronomy-related items in the Science Store.

And preregister for these special space-related programs:

• Become an astronaut in a Family Space Mission in the Verizon Challenger Learning Center.
• Become the famous stargazer in your neighborhood after you learn How to Purchase and Use a Telescope. Visit Adult and Family Program section for program descriptions and fees.

Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo Saturday, May 31, 2008, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE with paid admission of $8 The 2008 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo is your one-stop-shop to get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. Talk to local and national emergency managers, attend educational seminars in both English and Spanish, enjoy live entertainment and much more! On this special day, MOSI is offering discounted admission of only $8/person! Admission includes one standard IMAX® Dome Theatre* film and MOSI exhibit galleries. www.tampabayhurricaneexpo.com *Special engagement IMAX films not included.

2008 Summer Science Camp
Register now!
MOSI’s Summer Science Camp, now in its 28th year, creates enriching experiences that are fun and memorable. The quality and variety of science camps offered rank us among the top summer camp facilities in the country. Parents can choose from day, half-day, technology as well as travel camps for youth (preschool through eighth grade). To register, visit www.campfun.org