We take pride in partnering with our local community to enhance creative play. Learn more about our exhibits that offer real life, practical learning experiences. Explore the images below to learn more about our exhibits!


The Smile Spot
Great Explorations has partnered with Klement Family Dental to create a brand-new exhibit in the Tampa Bay area for children to explore. This exhibit will educate children and their families on the importance of dental health and hygiene while also providing familiarity with the sights and sounds of the dental office.


I Dream in Lego
At the Lego Wall, children use their imagination to design and build unique structures with blocks.

Build It
Tables of various building materials let kids and adults channel their inner architect.


Great Beginnings
A dedicated space for our youngest guests! Specifically designed with early development, fine and gross motor skills, and creative exploration in mind, guests can learn and play in a child-oriented, immersive farm setting.


Live On Air
Experience the thrill of seeing yourself on TV in this exhibit!


Longo's Cove
As the central focus of the museum, Longo's Cove is an interactive getaway for your little one’s imagination.

STEAM Station
This kids-sized science lab features multi-use spaces to introduce STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) topics through experiments, demonstrations, and hands-on components.


My First Market
Our child-sized Publix supermarket teaches the value of making healthy eating choices in the familiar, yet fascinating environment of a supermarket.

For All Animals
Learn about the importance of caring for your pets, and how to keep them healthy.


My Checkup
Great Explorations partnered with John's Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to create this interactive zone focusing on health, safety, nutrition and fitness.

Imagination Playground
Children use over-sized soft blocks to create whatever their imagination can dream up.

Morris' Pizza Kitchen
Step up to Morris' pizza kitchen, where children take pizza orders, create pizzas with soft sculpture ingredients, “bake” in an oven, and serve guests at cafe tables!

Express Yourself Art Studio
Build magnetic sculptures up to the sky, create your own art masterpieces in the craft station, and learn how to sculpt with clay. What will you create?


Engine Company 15 Fire House
Learn the importance of a fire safety plan at home and how to stay safe in a fire.
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