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

SUPPORT GREAT EXPLORATIONS

 

We are supported in our mission - to stimulate learning through creativity, play, and exploration - by:

 

City of St. Petersburg


Florida Cultural Affairs

 

Pinelles Culural Affairs

 

National Endowment for the Arts

Dairy Farmers

This project funded in part with the support of the Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Department, the Cultural Council, and the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners.


Funding for this project has been provided by employees of the St. Petersburg Times through the Employee Giving Program, matched from the St. Petersburg Times Fund, Inc. and the Pinellas County Cultural Council.


Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.


SUPPORT US:

SUPPORT GREAT EXPLORATIONS
Donations cover over 50% of the museum’s operating costs each year.  With the support of individuals and organizations, Great Explorations fills a special niche in the community:  to stimulate learning through creativity, play and exploration. 
For more information, contact the Development Office (727) 821-8992 ext. 209.

ANNUAL DONATIONS
Reaching over 220,000 visitors through exhibits in the Museum as well as traveling outreach programs, Great Explorations offers opportunities for individuals as well as large organizations to demonstrate support for families and the community.  Click here to donate online.

GREAT EXTRAVAGANZA
With the help of volunteers and sponsors, the Museum holds one major fundraising event each year, GREAT EXTRAVAGANZA.  To donate an auction item or for sponsorship information, click the links above right for forms.  To reserve an individual ticket or sponsorship, contact the Development Office

SPONSORSHIPS
There are a variety of ways to sponsorships available, from presenting exhibits to special events.  To find the right sponsor level as an individual or business, contact the Development Office for assistance.

VOLUNTEERING
Whether earning hours for scholarships, looking for leadership skills, or just wanting to give back to the community, volunteers are vital to the Museum.   Contact the Volunteer Coordinator (727) 821-8992 ext. 214 for your opportunity.

GREAT EXPLORATIONS IS A 501 (c) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION (NO PERMIT REQUIRED) BY THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION EXEMPTION LETTER MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION (OR EXEMPTION) DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 100% OF CONTRIBUTIONS GO TO GREAT EXPLORATIONS.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Patrick Marston, Chair

Scott K. Wagman, Vice Chair

Robert D. Markley, Treasurer

Preston Hearn, Secretary

H. William Heller, EdD, Immediate Past Chair

John Barry

Gary Carnes

Kevin L. Fredericks

David Hood

John Kaddis

Tom Mahaffey

Cathy McKyton

Raandi Morales

Jim Petrillo

Jared Samon

Elizabeth Samuelson

Alan Kahle, ex officio

Beth Houghton, Chair Emerita