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The Museum of Science & History inspires lifelong learning through regional science and history. Stay tuned!
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Though the doors to our old Museum closed in late 2025, a transformative new Museum is coming to Downtown Jacksonville.

10/30/2026

Blame this pumpkin’s upset stomach on the yeast 🤢

Yeast is a type of fungus usually used to help bread rise, but it also contains an enzyme called catalase. When hydrogen peroxide meets that enzyme, the peroxide breaks down super fast into water and oxygen gas. The ooze? That’s dish soap trapping all that oxygen in bubbles, creating a foamy eruption nicknamed “elephant toothpaste.” The reaction also releases heat, making it an example of an exothermic reaction.

Would you try this experiment at home? 🎃👇 Save to try!

- 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
- 2 tablespoons dish soap
- food coloring (optional)
- 3 tablespoons yeast mixed in 5 tablespoons warm water

10/29/2026

$100 MILLION! We've officially surpassed $100 million toward our $150 million capital campaign goal, making this the largest cultural capital campaign in Jacksonville's history.

We're one step closer to bringing a new, premier cultural destination to the Northbank of the St. John's River in downtown Jacksonville. What's ahead? Five stories, 10 planned galleries, and 7+ acres of riverfront experiences.

“Achieving this milestone is a powerful reflection of the confidence our community has placed in the Museum's future,” said Jill Davis, Board Chair and Capital Campaign Co-Chair. "Reaching $100 million demonstrates what Jacksonville can accomplish when we come together around a shared vision, and we look forward to building on this momentum.”

To every family, foundation, corporation, and public partner who have believed in this vision, thank you. Groundbreaking is coming in early 2027. Stay tuned!

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.themosh.org/2026-10-29/capital-campaign-surpasses-100-million

10/24/2026

🌎 Did you know the United Nations helps keep us safe during hurricane season?

The UN’s World Meteorological Organization helps countries swap weather data and strengthen warning systems. It also keeps the official list of hurricane names, so forecasters, ships and families everywhere are talking about the same storm.

Why does a global organization care about storms? Because storms don’t carry passports. When Hurricane Matthew headed toward Jacksonville ten years ago this month, scientists across the region shared observations to help communities prepare. Its name has since been retired for good.

This Day, the Museum celebrates the discoveries that connect us, and the curiosity that continues beyond our museum walls.

10/23/2026

Behind every great museum are people who believe in it. Meet two of the newest board members guiding our transformation.

Daniel Davis, President and CEO of the JAX Chamber, has led the organization since 2013, growing its membership and earning national recognition. He became the youngest person ever elected Jacksonville City Council President and later served in the Florida House. From the Northeast Florida Builders Association to the Capitol, Daniel has spent his career helping Jacksonville grow. Now he’s helping the Museum do the same.

Kegan Dellinger is a Jacksonville native who grew up inspired by the Museum and its ability to bring science and discovery to life. Today, as a Principal Engineer at Johnson & Johnson - Vision, he brings more than a decade of experience in the medical technology industry, along with a passion for mentoring and developing future STEM professionals. Kegan is excited to give back to an institution that helped spark his own curiosity by serving on the Board of Trustees.

Thank you both for your leadership and for helping shape what’s next for the Museum!

10/14/2026

Ever set up the perfect beach spot, only to watch the ocean crash the party two hours later? Blame the moon. 🌝

Eddie Whisler, Director of Planetarium and Outreach at MOSH, explains: the moon’s gravity stretches our oceans into a football shape, creating two high-tide bulges on opposite sides of Earth. As the planet spins through them, Jacksonville's beaches get two highs and two lows a day, (the Gulf Coast often gets just one)! Each 5-foot rise in water is enough to completely change dozens of yards of the shoreline. Low tide means wide, hard sand for bike riding. High tide pushes the ocean right up to where you set up your chairs.

It’s all , and it’s happening right outside our door.

What’s the strangest thing the ocean has ever taken from you? Tell us below. 🩴 Follow MOSH for more science. 🌎

10/08/2026

We are proud to announce a $1 million gift from The Players Championship in support of the Museum of Science & History’s new home on the Northbank of the St. Johns River.

This generous contribution will support the development of a lead exhibit exploring the science, skill, and art of golf, connecting visitors to a sport deeply rooted in Northeast Florida.

“Innovation is part of The Players’ DNA, but so is giving back to the community,” said Lee Smith, Vice President, The Players Championship and TPC Sawgrass. “We're proud to partner with the Museum of Science & History on a project that will create a lasting asset for Northeast Florida, deepen The Players’ connection to downtown Jacksonville and provide families with a new way to engage with the championship year-round.”

We are grateful to The Players Championship for their continued commitment to our community and for helping bring the future Museum to life! Head to our website for the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4ygUkVv

09/27/2026

Happy World Rivers Day! 🌊

There is a lot to discover beneath the surface of Jacksonville’s most recognizable natural feature, the St. Johns River.

Our team recently joined Jimmy Orth, Executive Director of St. Johns Riverkeeper, to explore how the river shapes our community, supports local wildlife and connects us to the natural environment around us.

Did you know that downtown Jacksonville sits along an estuary? Here, freshwater from the St. Johns meets saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean, creating a brackish ecosystem that provides habitat for dolphins, sharks, crabs, shrimp, sea turtles and many other species.

Understanding our river is an important part of protecting it! Learn more about the St. Johns River and how you can help care for this incredible resource ➡️ https://bit.ly/4d6spA1

09/25/2026

🚀 Are you ready to launch into an out-of-this-world night of live rock music, stunning space visuals, and immersive storytelling with Jacksonville-based indie alternative space rock band Skyview?

We are partnering with WJCT Public Media, Jacksonville Music Experience (JME), and Skyview to bring back this popular event to the community in a big way. Experience this unique performance at WJCT Studios on Saturday, April 3rd at 7PM.

VIP options are available and include an exclusive mobile planetarium show hosted by the Museum of Science & History team! Get your tickets today 👉 https://bit.ly/4xH56El We hope to see you there.

09/01/2026

The Museum’s next chapter is taking shape! Today, we are excited to share the latest renderings of our future home on Downtown Jacksonville’s Northbank.

The five-story, approximately 125,000-square-foot Museum will feature 10 exhibitions, a café, and other spaces for community programming and events. Together, these spaces will create new opportunities for discovery and inspire curiosity throughout our community.

This milestone marks another exciting step forward, and we can’t wait to share more with you along the way!

Full details: https://www.themosh.org/2026-09-01/new-exterior-renderings-following-60-percent-design-schematics-milestone

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Jill Davis, named the AFP First Coast Chapter's 2026 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser!

As chair of the Museum of Science & History's board of trustees and co-chair of our capital campaign, Jill has helped lead one of Jacksonville's largest cultural projects, alongside more than two decades of nonprofit leadership across Northeast Florida.

We're proud to join MOCA Jacksonville and University of North Florida in nominating her for this well-deserved honor. Thank you, Jill, for your leadership, generosity and commitment to our community!

Address

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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