Our Exhibits
35,000 square feet of play.
Our thoughtfully curated exhibits invite children to splash, climb, build, pretend, create, and discover at their own pace. Designed for different ages, interests, and abilities, our exhibits blend joyful, hands-on fun with meaningful learning, offering experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and celebrate the power of play.
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Kids dance to different music genres, send colorful scarves flying, build bold structures, and tuck behind a curtain to “draw” with light in a Learn More
Kids come nose-to-nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops fossil. They crawl underneath him, peek through clear bubbles for an up-close view, rebuild Learn More
Kids can drive trains along winding tracks on an expansive train table, and even crawl underneath through special openings and pop up in the Learn More
Kids can play a memory-matching game created in partnership with the University of Tampa or dig their hands in the sand at the Ocean Learn More
Kids can pick plush oranges from the grove, feed animals by sorting food into open-mouth bins, bottle-feed a pig, collect eggs from the chicken Learn More
Kids dress up in firefighter gear, slide down the firepole, and climb into a firetruck to drive through Tampa. The windshield screen shows a Learn More
Families can build giant forts using cozy blankets, soft pillows, and whimsical furniture. They can build an elaborate fortress, curl up with a book, Learn More
Kids drive a real ambulance, dance in front of Skelevision and watch their skeleton move along with them, or slide an Unmonster through a Learn More
Kids scoop nesting ice cream flavors, design menus, serve customers, and play songs from a glowing jukebox that fills the shop with music and Learn More
Children can splash and play at a giant, kid-height water table modeled after the Port of Tampa Bay, complete with real flowing water, boats, Learn More
Kids can step into a world of wacky reflections and visual surprises, stretching and bending their reflections in a funhouse mirror, becoming part of Learn More
Kids can tap colorful piano-like keys and watch beams of light shoot through a glowing cloud sculpture overhead. Learn More
Kids can cut, glue, stack, and create with crafting supplies, cardboard, and natural materials. Learn More
Kids craft the ultimate pizza using felt toppings that stay perfectly in place, slide their creation into the pretend pizza oven, and serve up Learn More
In this beloved exhibit, kids grab a cart, shop for realistic groceries, make a sandwich at the deli using sliced ingredients, and scan items Learn More
In this cozy, shoe-free haven, babies and toddlers can safely explore soft textures, cuddle with animal plushies, and discover sensory panels designed just for Learn More
Kids can take center stage in a real theater, choosing costumes, stepping in front of themed curtain backdrops, and performing for a cheering audience. Learn More
Kids can examine dogs, cats, lizards, and other pets, study animal x-rays, feed hungry patients, and groom pups with pretend tools. Every creature gets Learn More
Kids climb, crawl, and scramble through a towering netted climber that stretches to the museum’s ceiling. Learn More