TAMPA, Fla., (WFLA) – Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry made a big announcement Wednesday afternoon regarding a multimillion-dollar project.

MOSI officials said they are sending a strong message that the museum is here to stay near the USF campus.

Mayor Jane Castor and other leaders revealed a multi-million-dollar project at MOSI, crediting the project as the next big step in STEM learning.

The project entails the reopening of the museum’s famed Dome Theatre. The inside of MOSI’s iconic blue dome will begin showing films again early next year on a new 10,000-square-foot screen.

New speakers will deliver a “feel-like-you’re-there immersive experience,” officials said.

In addition, the theatre will serve as MOSI’s new Saunders Planetarium, which will be able to seat more than 300 people — over six times as many than before.

Guests can expect to see a planetarium tour of the universe, simulate an undersea expedition in a 360-degree movie, or discover other wondrous new ideas.

By the time it is complete, officials said the dome will be America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium.

According to the city and county leaders, the project will bring “blow-your-mind” educational fun to Tampa.

MOSI has called Tampa home since 1980, previously being located in Sulpher Springs where the museum was established in 1962.

The Museum is a beacon of science and innovation that allows for hands-on learning in different educational subjects, such as science, technology, engineering, and math.

According to leaders, STEM jobs are projected to grow by almost 11% by 2023, which they calculate is almost four times faster than jobs outside of STEM.

The Tampa and Temple Terrace Mayors, a Hillsborough County Commissioner, and MOSI’s CEO made appearances at the presentation.

Officials said this investment will give students a learning destination in the Southeastern U.S. that stands out.