MOSH Museum of Science & History Winter STEAM Discovery Labs & Planetarium

About this adventure

Located along Jacksonville's picturesque Southbank Riverwalk, the Museum of Science & History (MOSH) ignites young imaginations through engaging winter STEAM discovery labs and astronomy explorations. Inside the Florida Naturalist's Center, children encounter native wildlife including non-releasable raptors, snakes, and freshwater turtles while discovering coastal ecosystems. Toddlers and preschoolers thrive in Kidspace, a dedicated discovery play gallery featuring treehouse climbing structures, soft water-table experiments, and hands-on building stations designed for early learners. Families can gaze upward inside the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, one of the largest single-lens digital dome planetariums in the nation, to witness dazzling cosmic tours and seasonal night-sky constellations. Special weekend winter STEAM workshops challenge curious kids with robotics demonstrations, engineering design challenges, and fizzy chemical reaction experiments. MOSH offers an enriching, warm indoor haven for curious young minds during crisp January and February days. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA compliant with elevator access connecting all museum levels, wide exhibit corridors, and designated stroller parking outside the planetarium entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: A private, comfortable lactation lounge is located near the lower-level restrooms, plus ample bench seating throughout exhibit halls. • Age Suitability: Ideal for infants through early teens; Kidspace caters exclusively to children age 5 and younger. • Sensory Tips: Planetarium shows feature total darkness and dramatic surround sound; sensory backpacks equipped with noise-dampening headphones, sunglasses, and fidget tools are available at the guest services desk.