Special Events at MOSH in Jacksonville, Florida
Ongoing - MOSH Member Perk : You've seen the land-dwelling
dinosaurs of MOSH and now you can explore "Roving Mars."
Just present your MOSH Membership Card at the World
Golf Village's IMAX Theater for $1 off admission to "Roving
Mars."
May 31 - Ragtime to Rock
: The Musical Heritage of Jacksonville opens : MOSH's
newest original temporary exhibit, which focuses on Jacksonville's
rich music history, will open May 31st. This exhibit explores Jacksonville's
role in music history, as well as famous performances, venues and
local legends.
August 6 - Art Walk : The Museum of Science & History
will host Jacksonville Beach artist Jerome Smith's first public
exhibition, Visual Experiments, during the First Wednesday
Art Walk, August 6 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The collection will consist
of original and abstract acrylic paintings, and will be on display
in the Museum until August 29, 2008. Smith, a Jacksonville native,
is largely self-taught, and uses his bare-hands to create one-of-a-kind
works of art that evoke free thinking and endless interpretation.
Many of the paintings will be also available for viewing online
at www.cjsartworks.com.
The Museum's exhibits will also be open to the public for viewing.
August 16 - Dog Days of Summer - Salute man's best friend
with a day dedicated to canines. Local pet welfare agencies will
be on hand to educate the public about adoption opportunities and
canine care. Southpaw of the Jacksonville Suns will also make a
special appearance between. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and
end at 2 p.m.
 September
12 - X-Cuisine Benefit -Grab your apron,
sharpen your knives, and get prepped for the culinary event of the
year, X Cuisine! The Museum of Science & History is preparing
for its annual X Cuisine Benefit to support educational programs
at the Museum. This annual benefit will be Friday, September 12,
from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and promises to be the best to date.
October 13 - Columbus Day - Set sail for MOSH to celebrate
world explorer Christopher Columbus. Learn about maps, navigation,
and more through hands-on activities.
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