Great Extravaganza Prom: Dancing Through the Decades
October 12, 2024
Put your dancing shoes on and join us for our annual signature fundraising event, Great Extravaganza! This year, we are thrilled to host the event at Eckerd College on Saturday, October 12th. Enjoy a wide array of silent auction items, a sumptuous plated dinner, a full bar, captivating entertainment, and a dance floor calling your name.
Proceeds from Great Extravaganza will help us empower and educate children in our community, focusing on programming for middle school students and beyond. Great Explorations Children’s Museum is committed to providing exceptional, hands-on STEAM programming that benefits children of all abilities in our community. Join us as we continue to move full steam ahead with our mission to stimulate learning through creativity, play, and exploration.
Purchase tickets and get more information at greatex.org/prom
September Monthly Reciprocal
Glazer Children’s Museum
Double the fun this September with our monthly reciprocal at the Glazer Children’s Museum!
Great Ex members receive free admission all month long, giving families the chance to explore and enjoy everything the museum has to offer.
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to make the most of your membership!
Great Connections: A Free Program for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Sensory Processing Differences
September 7th & September 8th
Join Us for September’s Great Connections!
This monthly program is designed for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing differences, and their families. 💙
This month’s theme is all about unleashing creativity with art! 🎨🖌️ We’ll also have a “cool down” room for those needing a break.
We’re excited to welcome art therapist Amanda Shaw, MA, LMHC, ATR, who will lead a collaborative art therapy exercise. No artistic skills are required—just come ready to explore, relax, and reconnect.
Best of all? This program is FREE and sensory-friendly, thanks to the support of Guardian Trust and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Terrific Tots
Every Tuesday & Thursday Morning, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Terrific Tots is back!
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a new school year in our Great Beginnings area.
Members get early access at 10:15 am, while non-members can join at 10:30 am. The program runs until 11:00 am and features exciting activities such as read-alouds, sing-alongs, and games.
Terrific Tots is included with the regular cost of admission.
Makeover Mondays
Museum Closed: September 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
Makeover Mondays at Great Explorations Children’s Museum involve closing the museum on the four Mondays following Labor Day (September 9, 16, 23, and 30) for essential maintenance activities.
During these days, staff members focus on repairs, cleaning, and building exhibits to ensure the museum remains in top condition. These efforts are crucial for maintaining the museum’s appearance and functionality, providing a safe and engaging environment for all visitors.
Planetarium Monday
1st Monday of every month
Attention space explorers 🪐
Great Explorations will now have Planetarium Mondays on the first Monday of every month!
With new topics every month and 3 scheduled programs throughout the day, there’s no limit to what we can explore!
September After-Hours Birthday Parties
September 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Great Ex is now offering exclusive after-hours birthday parties for the month of September!
Celebrate your special day with endless fun and the entire museum just for you. Available on September 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Don’t miss out—email birthdays@greatex.org for more details and to book your unforgettable celebration!
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.
Upcoming Museum Closures
