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The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) has announced that CEO Bruce Fafard will retire in February 2024.
Fafard was appointed as the museum’s CEO in October 2020 following progressive roles as a volunteer consultant, chief operating officer and interim CEO earlier that year.
One of his immediate priorities was to grow and stabilize MOSH’s attendance after COVID-19 lockdown measures were lifted; today, MOSH has restored its annual attendance to pre-pandemic levels. This success is linked with the development of new programs aligned with the museum’s mission to inspire the joy of lifelong learning, including the formation of an on-site voluntary pre-kindergarten program in partnership with Duval County Public Schools and the “Silver Space Series” that provides dedicated time for seniors to experience planetarium shows and programming at their own pace.
Additionally, MOSH debuted its “Passport Series,” presenting numerous events each quarter that celebrate the region’s diverse cultures. Recent examples included a Black History Month-focused collaboration with the Melanin Market and A Taste of the Philippines, showcasing cuisine by Filipino chefs.
Fafard notified the museum’s board chair of his intent to retire in early 2023. The board convened a CEO search committee in January to begin planning for this transition.
