Tampa's Museum of Science and Innovation, with Sensory Saturday mornings before general opening (lowered lights, reduced noise, a sensory-friendly planetarium experience), created with CARD at USF, plus free parking and same-day re-entry.
Open daily, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; open on all other holidays. Campus gates lock at 5:30 pm, except for after-hours events. Sensory Saturday mornings run 8 to 10 am, before general opening (dates on the cards).
“Dive into hands-on activities, explore our unique exhibits, discover a sensory-friendly planetarium experience, and enjoy the museum’s relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels.”
“To give you the best experience, we open the museum before our regular hours, ensuring a quieter, less crowded environment.”
“If you are concerned about too much sensory stimulation, ask a MOSI staff member or volunteer about what you might expect while exploring the exhibits.”
“Please note that lighting in some exhibit areas may be dim due to the nature of the exhibition.”
Sensory Saturday was created with the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.) at the University of South Florida, for individuals with sensory differences and their families. Guests can stay after 10 am, when the sensory-friendly hours end and the museum opens as usual.
To ask for an accommodation, contact Guest Services at least 15 working days before your visit: (813) 987-6000 or Reservations@mosi.org.
MOSI says its primary age range for most exhibits and programs is K through 8th grade, and the exhibits can be enjoyed over a few hours.
Entering the campus gives MOSI permission to use your likeness in photos and video.
SUE: The T. rex Experience (January 23 to May 31, 2027) (“Hear and feel the deep rumble of a T. rex growl.”)not stated
Quieter, in the museum's words
LIVECycles Butterfly Gardenquiet zone
General admission: adult (18+) $20.00, child (3 to 17) $15.00, each with one planetarium show; additional shows $5; members free (check in at the box office with a photo ID). Add-ons bought on site: SciLinx Mini Golf $5 ($3 for members) and the Virtual Reality Simulator $8. Tickets are non-refundable, except if MOSI cancels, and cannot be moved to another event.
Discounts are applied in person only. Museums for All: guests with a SNAP EBT card and a valid photo ID pay $3 per person for up to five guests (standard exhibits only, no add-ons). Florida K-12 teachers and school staff get in free with proof of employment and photo ID. Suncoast Credit Union card holders get buy one, get one general admission at the box office. MOSI is also part of Tampa Bay CityPASS.
Re-entry: admission is good for the whole day of purchase. Check in with the ticketing counter before you leave to get proof of re-entry.
Food: MOSI Marketplace sells cold drinks and snacks, and there are refillable water bottle stations. MOSI lists Puff 'n Stuff at Beakers Bar & Bites as both open and coming soon, so call (813) 987-6000 if you're counting on a meal.
Parking is always free, in front of the museum with overflow parking nearby. Accessible parking spaces are near the entrance, and the main entrance has automatic doors.
Wheelchairs are at no additional cost, first come, first served, at the Admissions Desk; bring a photo ID, and leave a driver's license or credit card at the desk until it's returned. The entrance and exhibit paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible, and the planetarium's accessible entry is on the 4th floor by elevator. Service dogs are permitted.
Questions: (813) 987-6000, 10 am to 5 pm daily. For hearing-impaired assistance, call the Florida Relay System at 711.
