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Great Explorations Children's Museum features interactive exhibits where children play in colorful indoor play structures with adults supervising in a modern facility designed for hands-on exploration. Visitors encounter a living collection with resident snakes that visitors observe during scheduled feeding demonstrations led by the Critter Care Specialist. The museum hosts monthly theme days and special events including Terrific Tots programs, Parents Night Out sessions, and story time activities. Field trips, birthday parties, and preschool programs are available for group bookings. The museum serves families with children from infants through age seventeen in St. Petersburg, Florida. Military families receive free admission through the Blue Star Museums program with valid military identification. Families with WIC, SNAP, or EBT cards receive discounted admission at three dollars per person, while military families, teachers, first responders, AAA members, and seniors qualify for one dollar off admission. Current pricing and discount details are listed at greatex.org.
Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10:30am – 4pm, Sunday: 12 – 4pm
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 29 – Dec 3 · 10:15 amSeason
Members create Boo Canvas art at 10:15 am, then all visitors make trick-or-treat bags and read Go Away Big Green Monster. Included with general admission for non-members.
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“Dates: October 29, 2026 at 10:15 am”
Nov 2 · 11:00 amEvent
Space explorers journey through the cosmos with fresh topics and multiple stellar shows throughout the day. Free for Museums for All participants; included with standard admission for others.
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“Dates: November 2, 2026 at 11:00 am”
Nov 8 · 9:00 amEvent
Visitors enjoy the museum with fewer crowds, dimmed lighting, and soft calming music. A cool-down room is available for quiet moments in this relaxed, inclusive experience.
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“Dates: November 8, 2026 at 9:00 am”
Dec 10 · 10:15 amEvent
Members make snow-themed process art on canvas at 10:15 am, then at 10:30 am guests join to read Snow by Dr. Seuss and play with instant snow and snowballs.
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“Terrific Tots Dates: December 10, 2026 at 10:15 am”
Discounted admission for families with WIC, SNAP, or EBT cards
“Present your WIC, SNAP, or standard EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer)card upon arrival to enjoy a discounted admission rate of just $3 per person any day of the week.”
Discounted admission for visitors with WIC or standard EBT card
“If you have a WIC or standard EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, simply show it when you arrive to receive a discounted admission rate of $3 per person on any day of the week!”
Free admission for military families with valid military ID
“Great Explorations Children's Museum is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to military families all year long”
One dollar discount on admission for qualified groups
“Get $1 off admission for - Military Families - Teachers - First Responders - AAA - Senior Citizens”
$1 off admission for military personnel
“$1 Off Discount for: Military”
6 miSt. Petersburg
Repeat Visit Discount
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Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Nov 1–Feb 25) or 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Mar 1–Oct 31); Saturday 7 a.m.–6 p.m. or 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. or 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Closed Mondays
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