Great Explorations Children's Museum

Explore our Site

Mon-Sat: 10AM to 4:30PM
Sunday: Noon to 4:30PM

1925 Fourth Street N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-821-8992
TTY: 727-823-4657
Fax: 727-823-7287

GREAT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS


Visit the Museum

Great Explorations is one of America's top museums for children and is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Next to historic Sunken Gardens on north 4th Street, Great Explorations Children's Museum opens at 10 AM with interactive, educational exhibits that can provide hours of fun for children ... and adults!
Learning is fun at Great Explorations.

DATE

EVENT

TIME

September 18

eXtraordinary Toys!

10am-2pm

October 30

Pumpkin Patch

10am-2pm

November 20

Animal Adventures

10am-2pm

December 11

World of Holidays

10am-2pm

December 31

Noon Year’s Party

10am–12pm

 

HAPPPY NEW YEAR 2011

 

January 15

Pretend Passport: Sister City St. Petersburg, Russia

10am – 2pm

February 12

Pretend Passport: Italy – It’s Amore                         

10am – 2pm

March 5

Celebrate Seuss – Pretend Passport: Visit Who-ville

10am- 2pm

April 16

Pretend Passport: Earth

10am – 2pm

May 21

Out of This World – Pretend Passport: Space

10am – 2pm

June 25

Pretend Passport: Cruising through the Caribbean

10am – 2pm

After School Explorations!
Great Explorations Children’s Museum is pleased to present our After School Explorations program. Building on success that we have had and a history of excellence in programming, we are offering a uniquely Great Explorations Program!

After School Explorations will serve children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. In order to ensure an excellent experience for those involved, enrollment is limited to fifteen students.

Daily museum time will allow children to explore and have fun in the exhibit galleries. Enrichment activities and homework assistance will encourage creative and critical thinking and help participants flourish in school. Parents will be responsible for student transportation to and from the program.

Please contact Andrea Stogner at astogner@greatex.org or 727.821.8992 x215 for more information or to register your child.

Great Art Explorations! - Download the PDF
Join us for Great Art Explorations, a fantastic opportunity to create art at Great Explorations! On Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00pm, we will learn about art materials and methods to boost your budding artist’s creative imagination. Come dressed for fun, and leave the mess at the museum! The program is FREE with paid admission so drop in and take part in some Great Art Explorations. Contact Hannah at hdahm@greatex.org or 727-821-8992 x221 for more information.

Terrific Tots -Download the PDF
Don’t miss Terrific Tots, a unique bonding experience for you and your child! This class for 1-2 year olds and their caregivers is held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 - 11:30am. Children learn about art, music, science, and math in an inspirational environment. This program is Free with paid museum admission. For more information, contact Natalina at noliverio@greatex.org or 727-821-8992 x208.