Our mission at Great Explorations Children’s Museum is to stimulate learning through creativity, play and exploration.
Great Explorations is Tampa Bay’s first children’s museum supporting a safe, hands-on practical learning environment. For over 30 years, we have been stimulating curiosity while enriching children in our community through carefully curated learning experiences.
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PHASED REOPENING PLAN
June 29, 2020 – The museum will reopen for members only Monday-Friday from 4:45-6:30 pm. Private rental sessions will be available for small groups on Saturdays and Sundays in 2-hour increments.
July 6, 2020 – The museum will reopen to the public Monday-Friday from 4:45-6:30 pm. Private rental sessions will remain available for small groups on Saturdays and Sundays in 2-hour increments. If private rental sessions aren’t reserved, timed play sessions will be made available for reservation. Check our reservation system for availability the Friday before.
September 21, 2020 – The museum will reopen to the public Monday-Friday from 12-2:30 p.m. and 4:45-6:30 p.m. Private rental sessions will remain available for small groups on Saturdays and Sundays in 2-hour increments. If private rental sessions aren’t reserved, timed public play sessions will be made available for reservation from 9-11 a.m., 12-2 p.m., and 3-5 p.m. Check our reservation system for availability the Friday before.
October 12, 2020 – The museum will open to the public from 10:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday will remain the same until further notice.
February 20, 2021 – The museum will expand hours to Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. Reservations are no longer required.
May 10, 2021 – Great Explorations strongly encourages all guests over age 5 to wear a face mask. Team members will continue to wear a face mask. Additionally, temperature checks are no longer required.
June 14, 2021 – Great Explorations will no longer require fully vaccinated team members to wear a face mask.
The Great Expansion
As a certified 501c3 non-profit, your support means everything to us. The Great Expansion capital campaign aims to enhance your children’s museum with more fun, better play and a bigger impact for generations to come!
Members Only Plushie Pals Party - 8/6 & 8/7 Your child's favorite stuffed animal friend is invited to a sleepover party at the museum next month! Drop off your child's…
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