JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Looking for a fun way to treat your valentine? Surprise your sweetheart with an evening filled with decadent desserts, hors d’oeuvres, rooftop stargazing and more! On Saturday, February 8 from 7 to 11 p.m., the Museum of Science & History will present Bella Luna: A Magical Night Under the Stars.
To set the romantic mood, guests will be greeted to Bella Luna with a complimentary glass of champagne. One additional beverage per person is also included with the admission rate. Additional beer, wine, soda and water will be available for sale. Bold City Brewery and Engine 15 are the beverage sponsors and culinary concoctions from some of the First Coast’s finest bakeries, caterers and restaurants will be served. Food sponsors include Biscottis, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q, Café Freda, Corporate Caterers, Gilmon’s Bakery, LuLi’s Cupcakes, The Patio at Pastiche and Riverfront Café & Catering.
Activities will abound throughout the evening. Enjoy live music from Spanish Guitarist Goliath Flores, interact with a magician, experience full-immersion entertainment in as laser lights and music collide to create a Cosmic Concert, and enjoy a MOSH favorite – liquid nitrogen ice cream! And, Instant Photocube will be on site to capture a memory of your evening with your sweetheart.
The rooftop will also be open for romantic stargazing. Enjoy the view of the downtown skyline from MOSH’s prime location on the Southbank of the St. Johns River. Then, view planets and stars through telescopes provided by Northeast Florida Astronomical Society.
Tickets to Bella Luna are $70 per couple ($55 for MOSH Members). For required reservations, visit www.themosh.org.
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) is located at 1025 Museum Circle near Friendship Park. MOSH, first chartered in 1941, inspires the joy of lifelong learning by bringing to life the sciences and regional history. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for students, active and retired military and seniors; and $6 for children ages 3 through 12. There is no admission fee for children 2 and under or museum members. Admission is $5 on Fridays. Learn more at www.themosh.org.