Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI

MOSI transforms science learning into an adventure with over 450 interactive exhibits spread across 450,000 square feet. Kids can experience everything from a real ropes course three stories high to hands-on experiments in physics, biology, and technology, plus catch stunning shows in the IMAX dome theater that'll have them looking up in wonder.

• ✓Sky Trail ropes course with zip line suspended three stories high
• ✓IMAX dome theater with larger-than-life educational films
• ✓Kids in Charge area designed specifically for children under 8
• ✓BioWorks Butterfly Garden with free-flying butterflies
• ✓Interactive demonstrations including the bed of nails and hurricane-force wind simulator

1. 1.Arrive right at opening (10 AM) to beat school groups and have shorter wait times for popular attractions like the ropes course and zip line
2. 2.The Sky Trail ropes course and zip line require separate tickets and have height/weight restrictions, so purchase these add-ons early in your visit before slots fill up
3. 3.Pack snacks or plan to eat at the on-site Café MOSI, as outside food isn't permitted in most areas (though there are designated picnic areas outside)
4. 4.Download the MOSI app before visiting to see daily show times for the planetarium and IMAX theater so you can plan your day around the screenings
5. 5.The hurricane simulator and bed of nails are huge hits with kids but can have lines,visit these during planetarium show times when crowds thin out

Weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday) are ideal to avoid large school groups and weekend crowds. Summer weekdays can be busier with camp groups, so aim for late afternoons after 2 PM during peak summer months.

General admission covers most exhibits but IMAX films, planetarium shows, and the ropes course require additional fees. Ample free parking is available on-site, and the museum has a café for meals and snacks, though options are somewhat limited.

Open year-round with consistent hours. Summer months see increased crowds with camp groups. The museum hosts special events during holidays and school breaks, including Science Camps and themed exhibits,check their calendar for seasonal programming.

Grab burgers and shakes at Five Guys (5 minutes away in University Square) or head to Chick-fil-A on Bruce B. Downs for quick, kid-approved meals before or after your museum adventure.