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Though the doors to our old Museum closed in late 2025, a transformative new Museum is coming to Downtown Jacksonville.

05/04/2026

We're still here for you during our transition period and as we build our new Museum on the Northbank! Contact our team anytime:

📬 Mailing Address – 14286 Beach Blvd, Ste 19331, Jacksonville, FL 32250

💼 Business Office – 76 S. Laura Street, Ste 1470, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (for meetings, by appointment only)

📧 Email – [email protected]

📞 Phone – 904.396.6674

🌐 Website – www.themosh.org

Thank you for staying in touch, supporting the vision and continuing to follow our progress on social media.

04/28/2026

By age 5, a child's brain is already 90% developed, which is why early learning matters so much.

We're grateful to share that PNC is deepening its commitment to the Museum of Science & History with an additional $500,000 investment, bringing their total support to $1 million. This gift will expand our early learning programs and create a dedicated Early Learning Pathway designed just for our youngest visitors.

Hear from Chris Kalin, PNC Regional President for North Florida and a proud Museum Board of Trustees member, on why investing in Jacksonville's next generation matters, and what we're building together.

Thank you, PNC, for helping bring science, history, and discovery to life for every child in our community!

04/13/2026

Join us in welcoming Lysa M. Barbano as our executive director!

A loaned executive from VyStar Credit Union, Lysa's years of executive and community-leadership experience will guide us through upcoming planning milestones and into construction. As the central liaison among our board, staff and key partners, she will help keep the project on track and will be instrumental in onboarding long-term leadership as the Museum nears completion in the future.

When joining, Lysa said, "From strong leadership, an engaged board, dedicated staff, and committed partners to a donor community that has invested nearly $100 million, everything is in place to create something truly transformational for Jacksonville. I am honored to be part of it.”

Welcome, Lysa! 🎊

03/23/2026

Get a first glimpse of the visitor experience planned for the new Museum! Today we released the concepts for three of the 10 planned galleries: The Nexus, Superhuman, and Nature & Culture.

Each gallery will be built as an experiential environment and immersive space that inspires moments of wonder and discovery for visitors of all ages.

Read the full announcement to learn more about each gallery: https://bit.ly/4syc3FS

08/31/2025

Today, we close the doors to our Southbank location for the last time, a place that has been home to generations of curiosity, discovery, and connection since 1969.

“As we move to our next chapter, we have the tremendous opportunity to create a world-class Museum that will act as both a cultural institution and a beacon of inspiration and wonder for Northeast Florida,” said Dr. Alistair Dove, CEO of MOSH. “This is not the end of an era; it is the beginning of something extraordinary.”

With your support, we are preparing for a bold new future, one that will anchor Jacksonville’s Northbank, inspire lifelong learning and celebrate the rich history of our community.

This is not goodbye. It’s see you soon!

08/30/2025

Happy International Whale Shark Day! 🌊🐋 Today we celebrate the largest shark in the sea and one of the ocean’s most gentle giants.

Here is our CEO, Dr. Alistair Dove, alongside a whale shark in St. Helena, which is the only confirmed breeding location for this incredible species.

Want to dive deeper? Click the link below to read about a newly discovered whale shark hotspot along the Great Barrier Reef, with research contributed by Dr. Dove alongside several other leading scientists. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mEXZav

📸 Photo credit: Dr. Simon J Pierce

08/02/2025

⏰ The countdown is on! Next Saturday, August 9th, we invite you to join us for Legacy of Wonder, our final FREE community celebration event at MOSH. 💫 We are going all out to honor the legacy of our current building before we begin our transition to a new, state-of-the-art museum on the Northbank of downtown Jacksonville.

🎉 Come celebrate with live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a special presentation highlighting the bold future ahead for our organization.

RSVP today, space is limited! 🎟️ Click the link to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4lweHIB Thank you VyStar Credit Union for making this community celebration possible!

08/01/2025

📚 Calling all book lovers! Join us for the next MOSH Book Club on August 20th, as we dive into Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel.

This special edition of Book Club will be led by our very own CEO, Dr. Alistair Dove! Don’t miss the chance to explore science, storytelling, and history together.

📖 Need to pick up a copy? Stop by and see our friends at San Marco Bookstore, the exclusive sponsor of the MOSH Book Club.

Space is limited, reserve your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4mgvIXo! 🎟️ Lunch is provided. This is a FREE event for MOSH Members and $12 for Non-Members.

07/23/2025

🎉 Our Legacy of Wonder event on August 9th will be packed with everything you love about MOSH, all wrapped into one extraordinary day.

From 10 AM- 4 PM expect live performances from talented local artists, interactive STEAM activities for kids and adults alike, a look back at our history through stories and collections, and a preview of what’s on the horizon from our CEO, Dr. Alistair Dove. With local food trucks and vendors, it is sure to be a day of fun and discovery for the whole family.

This is your chance to honor the past, experience the present, and celebrate the future of the Museum of Science & History all in one place. ✨

RSVP now through the link to save your spot: https://bit.ly/4kLxqPs! This is a FREE community event thanks to VyStar Credit Union and their Good is everywhere celebration. We can't wait to see you there!

07/17/2025

💫 Something unforgettable is coming your way! We are throwing a big bash, and you are invited! Join us on Saturday, August 9th from 10 AM to 4 PM for Legacy of Wonder: A Community Celebration.

Legacy of Wonder is a special community event honoring the legacy of our current location before we temporarily close our doors and begin construction on a new, state-of-the-art museum on the Northbank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville.

The day will be filled with live music, hands-on activities for all ages, delicious food trucks, community vendors, and an exclusive sneak peek of the exciting future of the Museum. 🎤🚀 Let’s come together to celebrate our community and our mission to inspire the joy of lifelong learning!

This is a FREE event courtesy of VyStar Credit Union and their Good is everywhere celebration. 🎉 Space is limited, RSVP now through the link to be part of this unforgettable moment in MOSH history: https://bit.ly/4lweHIB

07/11/2025

Ignite your curiosity with our Silver Space Series Event! 🔭 This month for our program "Cosmic Dawn", guests will explore how precise prediction and stunning serendipity both played parts in discovering there was a cosmic dawn.

Join us on July 16th, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, as we investigate the evidence of this remarkable cosmic event. Remember, this program is exclusively for our seasoned space rangers aged 55+. Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3TzUdm2 and prepare for BLAST OFF 🚀

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MAILING ADDRESS: 14286 Beach Boulevard, Ste 19331
Jacksonville, FL
32250

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19043966674

Website

http://www.themosh.org/

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