Great Explorations Children's Museum

Great Explorations Children’s Museum is one of Florida’s top museums and one of America’s top museums for children. Co-founded in 1986 by the Junior League of St. Petersburg and Hands-On! Inc., Great Explorations Children’s Museum opened to an enthusiastic public on November 27, 1987, and has been serving children and families in the greater Tampa Bay area for a quarter of a century. Great Explorations is a registered 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit organization and was co-founded in 1986 by the Junior League of St. Petersburg and Hands-On! Inc., Great Explorations Children’s Museum opened to an enthusiastic public on November 27, 1987, and has been serving children and families in the greater Tampa Bay area for almost a quarter of a century.In March 2003, the Museum relocated to its new 18,000 square foot facility located next to the historic Sunken Gardens on 4th Street North in St. Petersburg. Recognized as one of Florida’s top museums and one of America’s top museums for children, Great Explorations is the premier destination for families in the Tampa Bay area.Interactive exhibits, a preschool, camps, field trips, workshops for parents and caregivers, as well as volunteer opportunities for young adults, connect the Museum to a broad audience. At Great Explorations we pride ourselves on providing quality children’s experiences for the families in our community, and our ability to introduce new and innovative ways for children to learn through creativity, play and exploration.