November Monthly Reciprocal
The Florida Holocaust Museum
This month, Great Explorations members enjoy free admission to The Florida Holocaust Museum. Explore history, culture, and powerful stories, just show your Great Ex membership card for entry! 💜
Planetarium Monday
November 3rd
🪐 Attention space explorers! 💫
November Planetarium Monday is launching on November 3rd!
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.
Parents Night Out
November 7th
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: November 7th (Register by November 5th)
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
November 9th
🌟 Join us for November Great Connections! 🌟
Great Connections is a FREE program for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing differences. ❤️
This month we’re excited to welcome First Step Therapy! 🧩 Their team will be joining us to share valuable resources and engaging activities that support children’s growth and development through fun, therapeutic play. 🌈
As always, we will have our Cool Down Room available for anyone who needs a quiet break. 💫
📅 Date: November 9th, 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Great Explorations Children’s Museum
💲 Cost: Free!
Bring the whole family for a sensory-friendly morning of connection, learning, and play!
A heartfelt thank you to Guardian Trust, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, and the Pinellas Community Foundation for their generous support in making this special gathering possible. 💜
World Kindness Day
November 13th
🌎🐾 Celebrate World Kindness Day at Great Ex!
Join us on Thursday, November 13th, as we spread kindness to every creature, furry, scaly, and everything in between. From noon to 2 PM, our friends from Paws 4 Friendship will be here with therapy animals to share smiles, snuggles, and scales.
Come say hello to Tobassco the Tortoise and learn how simple acts of kindness can make the world a brighter place. Let’s celebrate together with paws, claws, and lots of heart!
Polar Playground
November 17th
❄️☀️ Polar Playground is BACK! 🧦⛸️
Starting November 17th, our annual sock skating rink returns. Glide, spin, and slide around our winter playground… Florida style! 🌴✨
Don’t forget your coziest socks and get ready for some frosty fun (without the cold)! 💙
Holiday Membership Sale
November 28th – December 12th
🎁 It’s the most wonderful deal of the year! 🎁
From November 28th – December 12th, all Basic Level Memberships are 30% off! No discount code needed, just visit our membership page, starting 11/28, and the discount will magically appear ✨
Whether you’re renewing your own or gifting the joy of play, a Great Explorations membership unlocks a year of adventure. Plus, monthly reciprocities with favorites like the Dali Museum, The Ringling, The Florida Aquarium, and many more! 🌊🎨
Members also get free admission to our BIG 4 annual events:
🧁 Morris’ Birthday
🧪 Mess-plorations
👻 Eeks-plorations
Don’t miss out! Snag your discounted membership and make the holidays extra exploratory! 🎄
Float Boat Yacht Club
Support Learning Through Play with Float Boat Yacht Club!
Make a splash for a great cause! 🌊 When you shop through Float Boat Yacht Club’s special link, 10% of every purchase will be donated to Great Ex, helping us continue to inspire creativity, curiosity, and learning through play.
Enjoy adventures on the water while supporting hands-on education for kids in our community! 🚤💦
Scan the QR code or use this link to shop and give back today.
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.
