TAMPA – Station House BBQ is bringing barbecued meats, classic sides with a twist and baked desserts to MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry.
MOSI guests can dig into pulled pork and chicken, smoked gouda mac and cheese, brisket baked beans, and more while experiencing hands-on exhibits exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Founded by firefighters and family-operated, Station House BBQ has multiple restaurant locations in the region.
“We take great pride in our barbecue and in being part of the Tampa Bay community,” said Anthony Fonseca, a co-founder of Station House BBQ. “We know the impact MOSI has had on generations of families in our area, and the bright future that’s ahead, so we’re very excited about this partnership with MOSI.”
Station House BBQ will serve MOSI guests in a covered courtyard along the edge of its Science Park under the museum’s blue dome, as well as an indoor location near MOSI’s entrance.
“We’re all about nourishing minds here, and this spectacular barbecue means we’ll also do a great job nourishing people’s bodies,” MOSI CEO John Graydon Smith said. “This addition can only make the experience even better for our guests.”
Open every day for lunch, with added hours during special events, Station House BBQ at MOSI takes dining at Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry to the next level.
After offering no food options since 2017, MOSI added dining and beverage service with Zydeco Brew Werks from September 2023 to January 2025.
Station House BBQ’s arrival comes as MOSI continues to add new experiences at its longtime home in North Tampa across from the University of South Florida campus.
The new Flight Club Drone Zone presented by Suncoast Credit Union opened in November. MOSI will open its new Digital Dome Theatre and Planetarium, billed as the second-largest planetarium in America, in the first half of 2025.
