MOSI Takes a Stand against Drug Abuse

Brittany Vaill

Communications Intern

MOSI is celebrating Red Ribbon Week this Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Oct 31. Join MOSI in saying no to drugs and receive discounts to the museum in the process. Anyone who signs a pledge to abstain from illegal use of drugs in honor of Red Ribbon Week receives $5 off MOSI general admission.

Drug abuse is a serious issue amongst teens and adults today. All drugs can be harmful, even prescription drugs when they are abused. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young adults are the biggest abusers of prescription pain relievers, ADHD stimulants, and anti-anxiety drugs. The best way to stop children and teens from going down this path is to educate them, and MOSI is doing just that.

MOSI is also hosting a safety disposal site for prescription drugs. The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative is Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. People in the community can safely dispose of their unused, unnecessary or expired prescription medication. There are 4 sites total, with MOSI being one of them.

Be sure to check out MOSI on Facebook, sign the pledge to say no to drugs and receive a $5 off general admission coupon. Excludes special engagement films, events and Sky Trail Ropes Course and Zip Line. Must present physical pledge or the shared pledge on Facebook at the time of purchase. Other restrictions may apply. 

MOSI’s Food Truck Madness is Back

MOSI’s Food Truck Madness is Back!

MOSI’s Food Truck Madness is the place for adventure! As a part of our MOSI After Dark event series, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry presents guests the opportunity to experience a variety of tasty cuisine from food trucks from all around the Tampa area, all while discovering science at night.

What better way to get home classics without actually having to spend time to recreate these delicious, gourmet recipes at home? Not only can guests satisfy the different food desires of the whole family in one place, but MOSI will also have various exhibits open for guests to experience at night for only $5. For an additional fee, guests can also conquer the Sky Trail Ropes Course and Zip Line after dark. 

Next weekend on Friday November 1^st from 6-10pm, come out to MOSI – leave the fun to us and the cooking to the food truck masters. This month’s food trucks include Shark Bites, Disco Donuts, A Taste of Chicago, Der Wurstwagen, Whatever Pops, Nico’s Arepas Grill, Hott Mess, Betty Rocker, I Wanna Wok and many more. As always, entrance to Food Truck Madness events and parking is free. 

You can even share your experience with us and your friends if you use the hashtag #foodtruckmadness on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information about MOSI, any questions or directions follow us on Twitter @mositampa, Instagram @mosi_tampa, like “MOSI” on Facebook, read our Blogger blog at http://mositampa.blogspot.com/ or simply visit our website at www.mosi.org. 

Come out to MOSI After Dark and enjoy great games, music, and fun at MOSI’s Food Truck Madness.