Morris’ Birthday Bash
May 17th
🎉 You’re invited to the BIGGEST dino party of the year: Morris’ Birthday Bash! 🎈🎂
Join us on Saturday, May 17th as we celebrate everyone’s favorite Explorasaurus 🦖 with a day full of fun! Enjoy birthday-themed crafts 🎨, games 🎯, and high-energy dance parties 🪩 with Morris himself. We’ll also have delicious pizza 🍕 from Papa John’s and sweet birthday cupcakes 🧁 (while supplies last)!
🎟️ Members get in FREE
💵 Non-member admission is $18 per person
🚫 No other offers or discounts will be valid on this day.
Don’t miss the roars, the giggles, and the birthday cheer 🥳. This prehistoric party is one you won’t want to miss! 🦖🎉
Get more party info here! 🎁
May Monthly Reciprocal
Sunken Gardens
🌞🌺 May Monthly Reciprocity Alert! 🌿🦋
This month, Great Ex members get FREE admission to the breathtaking Sunken Gardens — our beautiful next-door neighbor! 🌳💧✨
Just steps away from Great Explorations, it’s the perfect way to add a little nature to your play day!
Not a member yet? 😉 Join the fun and unlock monthly perks like this!
World Space Day
May 2nd
🚀 Get ready to blast off into a day of discovery and wonder—World Space Day is coming to Great Explorations on Friday, May 2nd! ✨
We’re bringing out our giant inflatable planetarium 🌍🔭 for a special one-day-only experience right on the gallery floor. Young explorers will journey through the stars ⭐, learn about planets 🪐, constellations ✨, and galaxies 🌠, and dive into the mysteries of outer space.
🌌 New this year! Don’t miss our exclusive screening of Always Above, presented by the U.S. Space Force. This 12-minute cinematic experience takes viewers from the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space—revealing how space technology impacts our everyday lives and showcasing the U.S. Space Force’s vital mission to launch, operate, and defend the systems we depend on every day.
🎥 Always Above is inspiring, visually stunning, and perfect for curious minds of all ages.
🛸 Throughout the day, enjoy exciting hands-on activities, space-themed crafts 🎨, and plenty of opportunities for kids to expand their universe of knowledge.
🎟️ All World Space Day activities are included with general admission.
👉 Mark your calendars and don’t miss this stellar celebration of science, imagination, and exploration! 🌟👩🚀👨🚀
Learn more here!
Parents Night Out
May 2nd
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: May 2nd (Register by April 30th)
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! ✨
Great Connections: A Free Program for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Sensory Processing Differences
May 11th
🌸🐾 May Great Connections! 🐾🌸
Join us on Sunday, May 11, (now held the second Sunday of each month from 9 am – 12 pm) for a morning filled with joy, creativity, and community!
🦎 Animal Ambassadors
🎨 Craft station
🌷 Flowers for Mom
🖌️ Art Therapy with Amanda Shaw
🧘 Cool-down room for quiet breaks
🤝 Featuring our amazing community partners: MOSI, FL Guardian ad Litem Office, and Chick-fil-A
✨ Special thanks to Guardian Trust, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and Pinellas Community Foundation for making this event possible.
Planetarium Monday
May 12th
🪐 Attention space explorers! 💫
May Planetarium Monday is launching on May 12th!
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.
World Bee Day
May 20th
🐝 Buzz on over to Great Ex for World Bee Day on Monday, May 20th! 🌼
We’re celebrating World Bee Day all day long at Great Explorations, with 🐝 bee-themed fun and activities throughout the museum. Don’t miss a special appearance by Lillaquin from Planet Peek-a-Boo at 🕦 11:30am, where she’ll teach kids all about bees and why they’re so important! 🌍💛
Enjoy a day filled with 🐝 buzz-worthy fun, 🌸 hands-on learning, and sweet activities that will have your little ones buzzing with excitement! 🎨📚✨
🎟️ This special day is included with regular museum admission.
Buzz over here to learn more!
World Turtle Day
May 23rd
🐢 Join us on Friday, May 23rd for a shell-abration of World Turtle Day at Great Explorations! 🎉🌿
Meet our resident turtle, Snakey, and our friendly tortoise, Jack, during special 🐢 animal encounters happening throughout the day. Guests will learn all about turtles and tortoises—what makes them unique 🌎, how we care for them 💧🥬, and how we can help protect their habitats 🌱🌊.
The fun continues with hands-on crafts 🎨, educational activities 📚, and turtle-themed games 🎲 across the museum floor. It’s a day full of discovery and appreciation for our slow-and-steady friends 🐢💚—and it’s all included with general admission! 🎟️
Learn more here!
May Cart Sale
🌞 Soak up the sun with the Great Ex Picnic Bundle! 🧺✨
For just $20, you’ll get a cozy Morris picnic blanket + Picnic in the ‘Burg—a charming book about Morris and his friends enjoying a perfect day outside. 📖🌳
Available only at the museum—swing by and get picnic-ready! 🍓🧃☀️
*Picnic basket not included 🐜
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.
