A Night at the Brewseum
April 11th
Join us on Friday, April 11th for our annual A Night at the Brewseum! You’ll play like a kid and drink like a local at Great Explorations while enjoying craft beer tastings from local breweries, live music, opportunity drawings, & more! Guests will also have fun competing against friends in the EX Games, a series of minute-to-win-it games, for the chance to win prizes.
We sincerely thank you for supporting out-of-school learning for children in our community, and for supporting Great Explorations, where the kids of Tampa Bay come to learn and play!
Tickets include admission to the party, a souvenir cup, the full tasting experience, and unlimited game play.
April Monthly Reciprocals
Dunedin Fine Arts Center, FloridaRAMA, & The Ringling
🌧️🌸 April showers bring double the fun!
🎉 This month, Great Explorations members enjoy TWO reciprocal perks—Dunedin Fine Arts Center 🎨 and FloridaRAMA 🌴!
But wait, there’s more! We’ve extended our Ringling reciprocal through the end of April!
Don’t miss out on triple the adventure! 🚀✨
Parents Night Out
April 4th
Calling All Parents! 🎉
Enjoy a well-deserved night off while your child has an unforgettable evening at Great Explorations! From exciting exhibit exploration and games to movie time and dinner, your little one is in for a night of fun and adventure.
When: April 4th (Register by April 2nd)
Who: Ages 4-9 (Must be in VPK–5th Grade)
Where: Great Explorations, 1925 4th St N, St. Pete
Cost: $40 per child
To secure your spot, contact Emily Barnes at EBarnes@greatex.org.
Make it a night they won’t forget! ✨
Tampa Bay Rowdies Day
April 5th
Calling All Parents! 🎉
Get ready to kick off a goal-worthy Saturday full of fun, fandom, and all things soccer at Tampa Bay Rowdies Day! Whether your little one is a future soccer star or just discovering the joy of the game, this special theme day is the perfect way to introduce them to the exciting world of soccer—Rowdies style.
We’ll have soccer drills and games going all day long to keep your child active and engaged, plus creative crafts and Rowdies-themed coloring projects for our artsy fans. And don’t miss the high-energy dance party at noon, featuring Morris the Explorasaurus and Pelican Pete, the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ beloved mascot.
This action-packed day of soccer fun is included with regular museum admission, so come ready to play, cheer, and celebrate with us!
It’s a day full of team spirit, movement, and playful learning that will have your kids cheering “GOAL!” all day long. Don’t miss it!
Learn more about Tampa Bay Rowdies Day here!
Great Ex members can score an exclusive BOGO ticket deal to any Rowdies match this season!
Join the excitement at Al Lang Stadium, where the energy is high, the crowd is loud, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, it’s the perfect way to cheer on the Rowdies with family and friends.
Limit 8 tickets per game, per membership.
Check membership app for more details!
National Library Day
April 6th
📚💙 Celebrate National Library Day with us!
Bring a book to donate to our Little Free Library and get $1 off admission per book—up to $5 off! 📖✨
Help us share the joy of reading while enjoying a day of fun at the museum! 📚🎉
Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts.
Planetarium Monday
April 7th
🪐 Attention space explorers 💫
Great Explorations will now have Planetarium Mondays on the first Monday of every month!
With new topics every month and 3 scheduled programs throughout the day, there’s no limit to what we can explore! 🚀
Spring Membership Sale
April 7th – April 13th
🌸🎉 Spring into Savings! 🎉🌸
Join the Great Ex family with our Spring Membership Sale! 🌟 Get 20% OFF a Basic Level Membership and enjoy a full year of fun and exclusive perks!
✨ Benefits include:
✅ Unlimited admission for up to 5 family members 👨👩👧👦
✅ 10% off Great Ex Merch 🛍️
✅ Special discounts on camps, programs & parties 🎂
✅ Monthly deals for local attractions 🎟️
✅ Access to exclusive member-only events 🌟
✅ Great Ex digital newsletter updates 📩
Use code SPRING2025 at checkout! 🌷 Purchase your membership here!
Learn more about our memberships here!
Great Connections: A Free Program for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Sensory Processing Differences
April 12th & April 13th
🌸 🐝 Hop into spring and celebrate with our Great Connections: Spring Fling! Join us for a morning designed especially for children on the autism spectrum or with auditory processing differences and their families.
Enjoy:
🌱 Egg hunt around the museum
🌷 Meet furry friends with the SPCA
💙 A cool-down room for whenever you need a break
🐰 Sensory Easter Bunny Family Photo Opportunity
This free program offers sensory-friendly fun and welcoming spaces for all. See you there!
Can’t make it to Spring Fling? Join us Saturday, 4/12, from 9 am – 10 am for our regular Great Connections: Sensory Hour.
Special thanks to Guardian Trust, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and Pinellas Community Foundation for making this event possible.
Learn more about Great Connections here.
*Due to the nature of this special monthly event, Great Connections has a maximum capacity of 100 guests.
International Day for Human Space Flight
April 12th
🚀✨ Blast off into a day of space-themed fun! Join us on Saturday, April 12 as we celebrate International Day for Human Space Flight with an out-of-this-world experience! 🌎🌟
The Kennedy Space Center will be visiting Great Explorations for a special presentation on the wonders of space. Plus, kids can enjoy hands-on activities like rocket crafts, constellation fun, and STEM experiments! 🔭🛰️
🎟️ Included with admission—don’t miss this stellar adventure for the whole family! 🚀💫
Earth Day
April 22nd
🌍🌿 Celebrate Earth Day at Great Explorations!
🦎✨ Get up close with amazing reptiles, create earth-inspired crafts, and make your own seed planting paper! 🌱
♻️ A day full of eco-friendly fun for the whole family—included with museum admission! 🌎💚
World Vet Day
April 26th
🐾🐶 Calling all veterinary heroes! 🐱🦎
On Saturday, April 26th, Great Explorations Children’s Museum is honoring the amazing work of veterinary professionals with FREE admission for all vet staff and personnel! 🎉💙 Come explore, play, and celebrate the incredible people who keep our furry, feathered, and scaly friends happy and healthy. To redeem this offer, present proof of your employment at the admissions desk.
A huge THANK YOU to our very own museum vet, Dr. Learning, and his team at Bayshore Animal Hospital and Avian Practice for their dedication and care. Your compassion and expertise make a world of difference for animals and the families who love them! ✨
National Therapy Animal Day
April 30th
🐾💙 Celebrate National Therapy Animal Day with us at Great Explorations! 🐶🐱
Meet the incredible therapy & service animals from Paws For Friendship and learn how they provide comfort and support to our communities.
🌟 A day of learning, fun, and furry friends awaits—included with museum admission! 🎉🐾
April Cart Special
🌧️☔ April showers bring… savings! 🌟
Stay dry in style with 25% OFF raincoats & umbrellas, only at the Great Ex Shop! 🌈✨ This exclusive in-person special is available all month long—swing by the museum and grab yours before the rain rolls in! 🌦️
Terrific Tots
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am
Join us every Tuesday in our Great Beginnings area for Terrific Tots. 🌟
Members get early access at 10:15 am, while non-members can join at 10:30 am. The program features exciting activities such as 📖 read-alouds, 🎶 sing-alongs, and ✨ games.
🌈 Terrific Tots is included with the regular cost of admission.
Explorers’ Circle
Giving Program
Join the Explorers’ Circle today by pledging an ongoing monthly donation to Great Explorations Children’s Museum!
Donations like these help give students and families access to a world of creativity and knowledge.
