Pirate Invasion
Ahoy, mateys! January brings swashbuckling fun as pirates take over the Museum with crafts, scavenger hunts, storytimes, and special guests inspired by Tampa Bay’s Gasparilla season.
Event Calendar
Fill your week with play.
From special guests to seasonal events, our calendar helps you plan your next visit with creativity, discovery, and fun. Check back often, there’s always something new to explore!
8 events found.
Events
Learn & Play Registration Opens
Learn & Play Tampa Bay is a community-based play program that brings joyful learning out into neighborhoods across Tampa Bay. At no cost to families, children from birth to age 5 and the adults who love them gather for playful, bilingual sessions filled with songs, stories, movement, and discovery. Along the way, families build friendships, […]
Play to Thrive Registration Opens
Play to Thrive is a play-based program designed to support babies and their caregivers during the earliest months and years of life. Rooted in our Play Builds Character framework, this program uses play to nurture foundational character skills like love, wonder, resilience, and sense of self. Currently in its pilot year, Play to Thrive is […]
Sunshine Sunday
An Inclusive Morning for Families of All AbilitiesSunshine Sunday is a monthly sensory-friendly experience designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. During this time, guests can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down, additional supports available, and a calmer overall environment.
Sunshine Sunday
An Inclusive Morning for Families of All AbilitiesSunshine Sunday is a monthly sensory-friendly experience designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. During this time, guests can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down, additional supports available, and a calmer overall environment.
School’s Out Camp: Full STEAM Ahead
When school’s out, the adventure is on! These one-day camps keep kids engaged and entertained with creative projects, experiments, and playful discovery.
Earth Day Celebration
Enjoy a day of eco-friendly art and exploration! Transform recycled materials into masterpieces that celebrate our planet and enjoy special demos by Owl's Nest Sanctuary, Manatee Viewing Center, and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. Sponsored by Ball Corp.
Sunshine Sunday
An Inclusive Morning for Families of All AbilitiesSunshine Sunday is a monthly sensory-friendly experience designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. During this time, guests can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down, additional supports available, and a calmer overall environment.