
Looking for one of Tampa Bay's most unique ways to celebrate the 4th of July? Join us at MOSI for Stars, Stripes & Science, an evening packed with family fun, live entertainment, hands-on science, and spectacular views of the night sky.
Enjoy an unforgettable summer evening featuring crowd-favorite science demonstrations, interactive activities, delicious food and drinks, live music, and special planetarium presentations throughout the night.
What to Expect
Live Music by The Julie Black Duo
Special Planetarium Shows & Star Tours
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream
Baseball-Themed Activities
Science Demos
Carnival-Style Games
Food & Drink Vendors
Families can enjoy a special sensory-friendly fireworks experience inside the Saunders Planetarium at 4:30 PM, along with additional dome-based fireworks presentations throughout the evening.
Upgrade Your Experience
Take your celebration to new heights with a VIP rooftop upgrade atop the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre and enjoy:
360° views of Tampa Bay fireworks
Exclusive telescope viewing opportunities
Select complimentary refreshments
Please Note: MOSI will close to the public at 3:00 PM on July 4 to prepare for the event.
Best of all, every ticket helps support MOSI's mission to inspire curiosity, innovation, and a lifelong love of science.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday the MOSI way—where science, summer, and family fun come together under the stars!
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