Museum of Science & Industry

Tampa Museum of Science & Industry
4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33617;
813-987-6000; Museum Website;
Open Daily 9AM-5PM / Weekends 9AM-6PM;

The museum is located directly across the street from the University of South Florida which partners with the museum in many research fellowships.

The Kids in Charge! features several different learning skills to cover a number of scientific concepts. The four main exhibits, Activate, Investigate, Kids Create, and Fields to Meals are all found at Kids in Charge!.

MOSI’s IMAX Dome Theatre opened on July 1, 1995. The theater is one of 250 around the world, and is the only IMAX Theatre in the state of Florida with a dome screen. The picture is ten times that of a standard theater.

The planetarium shows are all educational, focusing on constellations and events related to and around upcoming holidays. On Saturday evenings MOSI plays host to “Skywatch” events. Skywatch is free to the public and allows guests the opportunity to use the museum’s telescopes to take a closer look at the Milky Way Galaxy.

Hyatt Regency Tampa
211 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, 33602
MainTour Online HotRates Available Here!
The Hyatt Regency Tampa is a highrise hotel in the heart of downtown Tampa. The hotel is just three blocks from the convention center. Enjoy a walk to 30 restaurants, performing arts and museums. The hotel is on the trolley route to the Florida Aquarium, cruise terminals and historic Ybor City.

Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL, 34630
MainTour Online HotRates Available Here!
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, The Hilton Clearwater Beach sits on 10 lush acres along a beautiful white sandy beach. All guest rooms are spacious and are beautifully appointed room amenities include down pillows, complimentary morning newspaper, coffee maker with gourmet coffee and tea as well as up-to-the-minute technology such as dual line telephones with voice mail and high speed internet access (Wayport).