Dove Named MOSH CEO
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH)’s board of trustees announced the unanimous selection of Alistair D.M. Dove as the Museum’s new CEO, effective Feb. 5. He was selected from more than 50 highly qualified applicants from around the world to replace the previous CEO, Bruce Fafard. “Al is a renowned scientist, an experienced educator, […]
Bay Street Staging Area Tees Up Park Street Road Diet
The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Board gave its unanimous approval at a Jan. 17 board meeting to temporarily lease an estimated two-acre parcel of land on Bay Street for JEA to use as a construction easement for one year. The parcel would be used as a staging area for the installation of chilled water lines […]
CEO Fafard to Retire from MOSH
Bruce Fafard, CEO for The Museum of Science & History (MOSH), announced his retirement from the position, effective February 2024. “I first approached the museum to volunteer my services at the start of the pandemic. It was clear to me then — and remains clear to me now — that this museum is an essential […]
Harden legacy lives on in $1M donation to MOSH
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) announced the Harden Family Foundation has donated $1 million to the MOSH Genesis capital campaign. The gift will be honored through the naming of the River Patio at the museum’s new facility on the Northbank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. Prior to his recent passing, […]
Mosh Genesis Gains Land and Funds for New Northbank Facility
Last month saw plans progress for the new Museum of Science and History (MOSH) Genesis along Jacksonville’s Northbank. At an April 11 city council meeting, the council voted 15-to-1 to approve Ordinance 2023-0184, which outlines, among other agreements, a 40-year ground lease agreement between the City of Jacksonville, the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) and MOSH […]
MOSH hosts birthday party for Tonca the turtle
MOSH celebrated the 56th birthday of their beloved Alligator Snapping Turtle named Tonca on July 9th. Tonca ventured out from his home in the Hixon Native Plant Countyard and into the museum for his annual checkup. Tonca weighed in at 214 pounds and measured 27-1/4’’ (shell carapace) and 55’’(tip to tail). Last year, he was […]