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Museum of Arts & Sciences - Train cars, long beautiful interior

Museum of Arts & Sciences

(75 reviews)

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I visited MOAS for a first date, and the value was absolutely on point. For everything included, I…read moreleft feeling impressed and genuinely satisfied. The woman at the entrance was kind and helpful, though she spoke so softly my ADHD brain had to lean in like a detective--but her directions were spot on. Inside the main building, the art from Cuba was the star for me--bold, vibrant, full of life. Some of my absolute favorites were in the Cuban art section--each piece felt like it was humming with its own frequency. The geometric painting (the one drenched in deep reds, burnt oranges, and that sharp black hourglass shape) hit me first. It's bold, mathematical, yet somehow spiritual--like a coded message meant for anyone perceptive enough to catch it. Very "guardian-spirit-meets-mid-century-modern." I stood there longer than I expected. The giant ancient sloth? Unreal. I wish they'd place a modern-day sloth beside it, just so my brain could process the scale without glitching. The bug/kids section was unexpectedly adorable. The kids were living their best lives, and honestly, I was right there with them--zero shame. I did drive over to the second building for the "It's a Ship Show" exhibit, and okay... I see what they did with the title. At first glance I read it as "It's a Sht* Show," and for a split second I thought MOAS got sassy. The artwork leaned heavily into still life, and to me it felt more like pieces you'd find in an upscale lounge, a refined boutique hotel, or a polished restaurant--visually pleasing but not as emotionally stirring as the main gallery. Just my personal taste. I could've spent more time wandering around, but I was on a first date with someone who kept making me laugh. I felt like the loud kid in class trying to stay quiet in a museum. Overall, great value, memorable art, and a surprisingly fun atmosphere. I'd definitely go again--preferably when I'm not giggling through every exhibit.

Beautiful place - two buildings full of Fun, Art, activities for kids.... We went to the…read moreplanetarium- Great presentation- on the ceiling makes you feel like you're in space! The two train coaches- with the scene set up to show you life on a luxurious train from decade ago. The race cars and luxury cars- light blue Lincoln Continental was awesome

Historic May-Stringer House Museum - lights

Historic May-Stringer House Museum

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First some info- This is a historical place with about 140 years of history. There are 2 tours -…read morethe day tour and the night haunted house tour. The day tour is a walkthrough the architecture and history behind the building as well as the memorabilia that is part of the museum, and is conducted daily between 12pm-3pm costing $5 per adult. The night tour is a haunted house tour where a few volunteers walk you through the haunted history of the house, only conducted on Fridays and Saturdays costing $20. We went for the haunted house tour on a rainy night. Although the tour finished in about 40 minutes even if it was a 2 hour session, we were allowed to roam around the house for the left over time. The experience was certainly enjoyable and thrilling. As I am writing this review, I kind of feel sick in my stomach after experiencing this place. This was my first ghost tour. Many more to go. If I survive, that is. Can try!

This is actually a two house in one tour since there is the original building and then all its…read moreadditions. In the daytime it is a wonderful look into the story of Brooksville with rooms dedicated to military, education, and communications. The attic used once for patients is a little creepy. This is a popular ghost house and has been on several television shows as well as a spot for the annual haunted house. As a historian, I don't spend much time with flying saucer stories and demons and ghosts, but this house has a track record that will make you wonder. The last time my wife, a friend, and I toured the House, our guide was a high school student volunteer on her three tour. When we got to the bedroom which was Jessie May's room where one may wonder if she died there, I noticed some activities that escaped explanation. There is a small closet behind the creepy crib with the Victorian doll said to be owned by the three year old. The closet door opened two inches as if someone was hiding there. As I approached the crib, the closet door closed to within one-half inch. I thought there might be loose, old floor boards, but the wood went in a different direction. As the group went to the far side of the bedroom to look at items on a tall bureau, the door returned to the two inch position. When we piled into the lobby to go to the next room, the closet closed. Of course, I stayed behind and watched the closet door open again ever so slightly. I opened the closet door and the room was completely empty. There were no wires attached to the door or any visible electronic devices. When I mentioned this to an elderly volunteer, she said at least twice a week, visitors comment on that. She also said the Historical Association doesn't have the funds to paint the bedroom walls and fix the peeling ceiling. My wife wrote a check so Jessie Mae's bedroom can be repainted - I hope she doesn't want to visit me in Tampa.

Royellou Museum - museums - Updated May 2026

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