The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences lists Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry among the top five museums in the country.
At a ceremony in Washington, DC later this month, the institute will present MOSI with its 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service and $10,000 in award money.
MOSI is home to an IMAX theatre and hosts many events as well as traveling exhibits. It will host Da Vinci the Genius in February.
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