The South's largest educational playground, with 450 hands-on exhibits and interactive attractions, including the Gulf Coast hurricane display, which lets you feel the force of high-speed winds in a safe setting. Be sure to experience the IMAX Dome Theater. A recent arrival is Kids In Charge. At 40,000 sq ft/3,700 sq m, it claims to be the largest children's science center in the nation. Open year-round Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am-6 pm. Movies screened daily. US$20.95 adults, US$18.95 seniors, US$16.95 children ages 2-12; costs include exhibits and a movie. Also outdoor trails and a picnic area. 4801 E. Fowler Ave. (near the University of South Florida), Tampa. Phone 813-987-6000. http://www.mosi.org.
