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Event Rentals

Recognized as one of the top venue spaces in Tampa, the Glazer Children’s Museum invites you to host a private, playful event. With multiple spaces, GCM will energize your next corporate, nonprofit, or private event.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

The Glazer Children’s Museum has become an integral part of the cultural corridor of Tampa Bay’s museums, libraries, theaters, and performing arts centers. Conveniently located in the heart of Tampa, GCM is minutes from the International Airport, Port of Tampa, and Ybor City Historic District. Children who play at the Glazer Children’s Museum grow up to be lifelong patrons of arts and culture.

SIGNATURE EXHIBITS

ArtSmart, Big John, Central Bank Engineers’ Workshop, Farm, Firehouse, Forts, Hospital, Ice Cream Parlor, KidsPort, Light Cloud, Pizza Place, Publix, Tugboat Tots, Twinkle Stars Theater, Vet Clinic, Water’s Journey

RENTAL SPACES

CLASSROOM
• Hosts up 45 Guests
• Available during Operating hours, 9am-5pm
• Up to 4 Classrooms available
• Not available during Camp Imagination or weekends
• Not included: Admission to exhibits
Availability
Select Mondays-Friday | $450 / single
Select Mondays-Friday | $950 / double
LOBBY ONLY
• Hosts up to 125 Guests
• 3 hours of event time
• 1 hour set-up | 1 hour clean up
• Outside Operating hours, after 5:30pm
Availability
Select Mondays-Thursday | $1,800
Friday-Sunday | $2,800
BIG JOHN
• Hosts up to 75 Guests
• 2 hours of event time
• 1 hour set-up | 1 hour clean up
• No food or drink in Exhibit Space
• Food served on Terrace
• Outside Operating hours, after 5:30pm
Availability
Select Mondays-Thursday | $2,800
Friday-Sunday | $3,800
FULL MUSEUM
• Hosts up to 500 Guests
• 4 hours of event time
• 1 hour set-up | 1 hour clean up
• No food or drink in Big John Exhibit Space
• Food served in Cafe Space on Level 1
• Outside Operating hours, after 6pm
Availability
Select Mondays-Thursday | $7,500
Friday-Sunday | $8,500

RENTAL SPACES

CLASSROOM
• Hosts up 45 Guests
• Available during Operating hours, 9am-5pm
• Up to 4 Classrooms available
• Not available during Camp Imagination or weekends
• Not included: Admission to exhibits

Availability
Select Mondays-Friday | $450 / single
Select Mondays-Friday | $950 / double
LOBBY ONLY
• Hosts up to 125 Guests
• 3 hours of event time
• 1 hour set-up | 1 hour clean up
• Outside Operating hours, after 5:30pm
Availability
Select Mondays-Thursday | $1,800
Friday-Sunday | $2,800
BIG JOHN
• Hosts up to 75 Guests
• 2 hours of event time
• 1 hour set-up | 1 hour clean up
• No food or drink in Exhibit Space
• Food served on Terrace
• Outside Operating hours, after 5:30pm
Availability
Select Mondays-Thursday | $2,800
Friday-Sunday | $3,800
FULL MUSEUM
• Hosts up to 500 Guests
• 4 hours of event time
• 1 hour set-up | 1 hour clean up
• No food or drink in Big John Exhibit Space
• Food served in Cafe Space on Level 1
• Outside Operating hours, after 6pm
Availability
Select Mondays-Thursday | $7,500
Friday-Sunday | $8,500

BOOKINGS INCLUDE

Bookings include items like black mesh chairs, tables, signage easels, a portable speaker and mic, assistance from Team GCM members, a la carte additions, and more. Glazer Children’s Museum has an exclusive caterer, Aramark Catering, that can be added to your booking for an additional cost.

Learn more about these inclusions and additions in our Private Event Rentals brochure below.

Private Event Rentals Brochure

INTERESTED IN BOOKING?

If you’re interested in booking a Private Event Rental or would like more information, please email events@glazermuseum.org