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!
Step into a gingerbread-inspired winter wonderland where families design, build, and add their creations to a growing village made from recycled materials, all included with admission.
Mayor Jane Castor will be reading Tampa Bay Baby, a new book by author Emily Sanders Stickle! Emily's new book is all about the sunny skies and salty tides, and […]
At GCM, your little learners imagine, discover, and connect to the world around them. Register your kids to play with purpose and embrace curiosity at Camp Imagination! These single-day camps […]
Stitch up a little holiday magic with us! Bring your creativity to life with felt and thread. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will guide you step-by-step through the tools, techniques, […]
Experience a 20-minute performance of select scenes from The Nutcracker ballet from our friends at Tampa City Ballet and then stick around to meet the dancers after the show!
At GCM, your little learners imagine, discover, and connect to the world around them. Register your kids to play with purpose and embrace curiosity at Camp Imagination! Campers will celebrate the fall season by engaging in science experiments, art projects, movement, and more!
Santa is coming to town, and he's making an early stop at GCM! Have an opportunity to meet Santa, and even play a bit together, while he visits us at the museum. Santa will join us for storytime in the morning, followed by a craft!
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.
Time for sensory-friendly fun with Santa! Have an opportunity to meet Santa and even play a bit together during a low-sensory-input morning. This Santa Meet & Greet takes place during our monthly Sunshine Sunday event.
Santa is coming to town, and he’s making an early stop at GCM! Have an opportunity to meet Santa, and even play a bit together, while he visits us at the museum. Santa will join us for storytime in the morning, followed by a craft!
At GCM, your little learners imagine, discover, and connect to the world around them. Register your kids to play with purpose and embrace curiosity at Camp Imagination! During Camp Imagination: Imaginative Inventors, campers will complete design and building challenges while learning the basics of engineering, robotics, and coding.
Santa is coming to town, and he’s making an early stop at GCM! Have an opportunity to meet Santa, and even play a bit together, while he visits us at the museum. Santa will join us for storytime in the morning, followed by a craft!