Daddy Daughter Dance
June 12th
✨ Step into a magical evening of music, laughter, and unforgettable memories at Great Explorations’ Daddy Daughter Dance on June 12th from 6:00–9:00 PM.
This special night is all about celebrating the unique bond between dads (or father figures) and their daughters. 🎩 Dress to impress and get ready to dance the night away with a live DJ spinning favorite tunes for all ages. Enjoy light refreshments, fun activities, and access to select museum exhibits for added adventure throughout the evening. 🤩
Whether it’s your first dance or a cherished tradition, this heartwarming event promises smiles, twirls, and moments you’ll treasure forever. 💜
🎟️ Tickets are limited—reserve your spot and make it a night to remember!
June Monthly Reciprocal
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
🤠 Saddle up, partners! Your June Monthly Reciprocal is headed west to the legendary The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art 🐎🌵
Great Ex members can mosey on over and explore breathtaking western art, wild wildlife exhibits, and adventure around every corner all month long! 🎨🦬✨
So grab your cowboy hats, round up the kiddos, and hit the trail for a rootin’-tootin’ good time this June! 🤠⭐
Planetarium Monday
June 1st
🪐 Attention space explorers! 💫
June Planetarium Monday is launching on June 1st!
With fresh topics every month and multiple stellar shows scheduled throughout the day, there’s no limit to what we can explore.
Come journey through the cosmos with us! 🚀
🎟️ Included with admission.
Great Connections: A Free Program for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Sensory Processing Differences
June 14th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
✨ Join us for June Great Connections! ✨
Enjoy the museum with fewer crowds, dimmed overhead lighting, and soft, calming music throughout the space 🎶
Need a break? Our cool-down room will be available for anyone who needs a quiet moment 🧸
We can’t wait to welcome you for a relaxed, inclusive, and joyful museum experience 🌟
A heartfelt thank you to Guardian Trust and Community Foundation of Tampa Bay for their generous support in making this special gathering possible. 💜
IGNITE!
August 22nd
🚀🔬 CALLING ALL SCIENTISTS, TINKERERS, ENGINEERS, ARTISTS & MATHEMATICIANS! 🎨⚙️🧪
Join us on August 22, 2026, for IGNITE! at Great Explorations Children’s Museum — an unforgettable celebration of creativity, curiosity, and discovery! ✨
🎉 BEST OF ALL — IGNITE! is a FREE community event! 🎉
From robotics and rockets 🚀 to bubbles and biology 🫧🧬, every corner of the museum will spark imagination with hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and mind-blowing demonstrations designed for curious kids and families alike.
At IGNITE!, young innovators will discover that the future belongs to those who create, experiment, and dream without limits 💡🌟
Even better? IGNITE! helps raise funds to support hands-on STEAM programs and ensures all children in our community have access to inspiring, high-quality learning experiences at Great Explorations 💜
Interested in becoming a sponsor and helping us fuel the next generation of creators and explorers? Learn more here.
At Great Explorations, the greatest experiment is the one you create yourself! 🔥
In the Spotlight
Spectrum News
This June, we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible exhibit sponsor, Spectrum News 💙
Thanks to their support, On the Air continues to inspire young broadcasters, meteorologists, and storytellers every day! From reporting breaking news to delivering weather forecasts in front of a green screen, children get the chance to see themselves on TV while learning about their communities, weather patterns, and the water cycle along the way.
We’re so grateful to Spectrum News for helping us create hands-on experiences that spark confidence, curiosity, and imagination in every child who steps into the studio 🎥☀️🌧️
Community Survey
At Great Explorations Children’s Museum, our community shapes everything we do. 💜
We’re inviting you to complete our Community Survey to help us better understand and serve the families who walk through our doors every day. Your feedback helps guide programming, access initiatives, and future growth.
The survey takes less than 5 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential.
Thank you for helping us build a museum where every child feels seen, welcomed, and inspired. 🌟
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.
