Jacksonville’s new MOSH to feature river focus, 2-story water feature

The Museum of Science and History has completed a conceptual exhibit plan for its proposed $100 million-plus new location at the Shipyards development on Jacksonville’s Northbank.

The star of the so-called MOSH Genesis project is the St. Johns River.

The conceptual exhibit plan uses aspects of the river as a navigation guide for visitors. The guide begins with a two-story water feature representing the 27-foot drop from the St. Johns’ headwaters in Indian River County to where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. Then guests will follow “pathways that mimic the river’s role in connecting the region” interspersed with collections and content “islands” showcasing the area’s “nature, innovation and culture,” according to MOSH.

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