The Mad Scientist Ball at MoSH promises to be an unforgettable evening of science, music, and culture. Explore a variety of scientific demonstrations, experiments, entertainment and exhibits, including the opening of two new exhibits, America at The Crossroads: The GUITAR and A Changing Nation and Grind City Picks: The Music that Made Memphis.
Explore America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument—an instrument that has been part of our cultural heritage since the country’s founding. The guitar has been a symbol for everything from generational differences and racial divide on to politics, consumer marketing, and fashionable relevance.
Grind City Picks: The Music That Made Memphis invites you to learn about the evolution of notable music genres in Memphis through an impressive display of instruments from famous artists, band merchandise, and photographs.
“The Way They Play” spotlights special guest musicians in discussions and demonstrations of iconic styles, tricks, techniques and quirks. Learn from famous guitarists every second Saturday of the month. FREE with general admission.
Experience legendary rock & rollers like The Beatles, Hendrix, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, U2, Pink Floyd, Rush, Rolling Stones and others in brilliant laser light shows in the full-dome planetarium.
Meet a snake and spider and then stick around to hear Dr. Steve Reichling speak about his work. Steve Reichling is Director of Conservation & Research at the Memphis Zoo.
Experience legendary rock & rollers like Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Van Halen, U2, Pink Floyd, Rush, Rolling Stones and others in brilliant laser light shows in the full-dome planetarium.
In celebration of our new exhibit, America at the Crossroads: The Guitar and a Changing Nation, Strictly Jazz and MoSH will be hosting the Music of the Masters featuring the music of Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Donald Brown and Chick Corea.
Experience legendary rock & rollers like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Van Halen, U2, Rush, Rolling Stones and others in brilliant laser light shows in the full-dome planetarium.