Morris Goes to Enchant! December 7th | 6pm-8pm Morris the Explorasaurus is going to Enchant on Dec 7th, and you're invited to join him! He will be exploring the magic…
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New Exhibit Alert! The Smile Spot | November 18th | 10am We’ve partnered with Klement Family Dental to create a brand-new exhibit in the Tampa Bay area for children to explore. This…
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Plushie Pals Sleepover Party October 7th and 8th Your child’s favorite stuffed animal friend is invited to a sleepover party at the museum this week! Drop off your child’s plushie…
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The Enchanted Extravaganza Each year, hundreds of community members join together to support Great Explorations Children’s Museum’s mission through a gala, our Great Extravaganza! This year's mystical, fun-filled event, will…
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Space Exploration Day Journey through the universe with us while we explore the night sky! In our planetarium, kids will travel through a world of knowledge that includes astronomy, geology,…
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Morris Workshop - Celebrating Independence Day with Art July 2nd | 1pm On Saturday July 2nd at 1pm Major Mack, from the Veterans Arts Center of Tampa Bay “Force for…
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Exploring the Rainbow - A Member-Only Event Member-only Event | June 12th | 5pm–7pm Come explore the colors of the rainbow with us! This member-only event does have limited availability and…
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Morris' Birthday Bash Morris is celebrating his birthday and you're invited! Join us for a fun-filled day of games, activities, presents, and most importantly, cake! Morris has some of his…
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Explorers Cove is the focal point of the museum where creativity comes to life! Opportunity: Great Explorations is excited to partner with you to strengthen St. Petersburg’s place to learn…
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great Connections Spring Fling This is a FREE event for families with special needs! Come to the museum and take part in a scavenger hunt! Get a professional picture taken…
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Your little artists will get to explore multiple forms of art in this evening of creativity. From splatter paint to musical instruments, your family will have every opportunity to make…
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February Morris Workshop First Aid Basics Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Boyd, Founder and medical provider from House Calls for Kids, who will be leading a workshop on First Aid basics…
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January Morris Workshop The Wonderful World of Water Join us on Saturday, January 22nd, with Connie Nye of Sweet Water Education Events Training! She'll teach you and your family all…
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A Very Merry Market Your One-Stop Holiday Shop! Wednesday, Dec. 8th 5-8pm Shop local this holiday season at the 8th annual Very Merry Market, presented by Great Explorations Children's Museum…
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November Morris Workshop Beescaping and Ecosystems Join us in giving a huge welcome to an author whose book we stock in our Gift Shop, Jill Jacobs! Jill and her husband…
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Reciprocal Month with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens August 1 – 31 August is here and again we are thrilled to partner with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to provide this wonderful benefit to members of Great Explorations. …
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The BEACH is back at the all-new Sandy Shack! The BEACH is back and better than ever at Great Explorations Children’s Museum. We are thrilled to announce that the brand new Beth’s…
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Sunken Gardens will begin a renovation project for our shared main lobby scheduled to begin July 1st and lasting for approximately 8 weeks. Great Explorations Children’s Museum will be open…
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The BEACH is back and better than ever at Great Explorations Children's Museum. We are thrilled to announce that the brand new Beth's Beach at the Sandy Shack is open…
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Reciprocal Month with The Dali Museum June 1 - 30 June is here and again we are thrilled to partner with The Dali Museum to provide this incredible benefit to…
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Membership Sale May 5th – 17th Family memberships to Great Explorations are on sale from May 5th – 17th! Basic Memberships are only $75 (regularly $100) and Great Memberships are…
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Membership Sale May 5th – 17th Family memberships to Great Explorations are on sale from May 5th – 17th! Basic Memberships are only $75 (regularly $100) and Great Memberships are…
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Guest article written by: Betty Isler (Tax Managing Director) and Alicia Brown (Tax Manager) Over the past year tax reform has been a hot topic in the news due to…
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We’re officially half-way to our $2 million goal for our capital campaign, The Great Expansion, to renovate our current space. The Great Expansion will include construction of a new mezzanine, an upper level multi-purpose room,…
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Shop local this holiday season! Great Explorations Children's Museum and Sunken Gardens bring you the 4th annual A Very Merry Market, a free shopping event on Dec. 6th from 4-8…
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In 1986, the Junior League of St. Petersburg and Hands On! Inc. established Great Explorations, the first science center and children’s museum in Tampa Bay. Their vision was to provide…
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