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New! Book Nook
This Summer, we have opened Level 3 as a giant book nook with tents, pillows, blankets, and books galore! Discover your favorite childhood books in a fort of your own making!
Find out more »Dino Zone
Follow the Adventures of Otto the friendly T-Rex, build a Velociraptor, and trace dino bones in this pop-up summer exhibit on Level 2
Find out more »Members-Only Early Access
We love our Members! This summer, GCM Members will have exclusive early access to the Museum 30 minutes before we open for general admission! Join us Mondays through Saturdays from June 1-August 11 at 9:30am.
Find out more »LEGO Engineer Squad
Check out engineering and robotics demos using LEGOS by Bricks 4 Kidz!
Find out more »Hackathon Jr.
Hackathon Jr. is a coding event for children ages 9-13. The event includes workshops, mentors, and a coding competition. Participants have the chance to win scholarships! Coding experience is not required to participate. Coders will be divided into groups based on experience level. In the morning, each group will participate in a workshop for their appropriate experience level. Snacks and lunch will be provided. In the afternoon, teams will compete against others at the same experience level. We will use coding language…
Find out more »Member Morning
The First Sunday of Every Month, 10am-1pm We love our GCM Members! While the Museum opens to the general public at 1pm on Sundays, come spend an exclusive morning with your family, other members, and occasional special guests. Enjoy memorable programs and activities just for you! Use #GCMKIDS to share your fun!
Find out more »Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Free Tuesday
The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County proudly presents Free Tuesday held on the first Tuesday of every month, with Free Museum admission from 12-7pm. This event aligns with the Children’s Board’s mission to promote the well-being of children and families by uniting community partners, investing in innovative opportunities, and leading the county in best practices so that the whole community can realize its full potential. Join us and great partners like WEDU PBS for free, family fun. Vendor Registration Due to…
Find out more »Fourth of July $4 Admission
Free admission for active military!
Find out more »Mindfulness with Evolve: Family Yoga
Embody the energetic qualities of nature as a family with this outdoor yoga class - as part of the Mindfulness with Evolve series. With a combination of mindfulness and movement, students will develop purposefulness, balance, focus and flexibility. Please bring water and a yoga mat and/or blanket. Meet on the mini lawn between the Glazer Children's Museum and the Tampa Museum of Art at 9:00 AM. In the case of adverse weather conditions, the event will be canceled. Please follow Evolve Personal…
Find out more »Max and the Blue Jay with Karlin Housen
Come and listen as Karlin Housen reads her famous fiction book!
Find out more »Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock with Devon Miller
Join us as 14-year-old author Devon Miller reads aloud his storybook!
Find out more »Sunshine Sunday
$5 General Admission | Free For Members Sunshine Sunday is a special morning on the last Sunday of every other month. This program is a limited-engagement event for children with special needs and their caregivers. Children can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools, special programs, and community resources at their fingertips. It's during this time that children and their families can experience the Museum and unite with others on a similar journey.
Find out more »GCM Night: Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox
As a special offer for GCM members and friends, the game on Saturday, August 4 at 6:10 p.m. when the Rays take on the Chicago White Sox, you can take advantage of 50% off Lower Box tickets! The game will take place at Tropicana Field at 6 PM EST. Tickets are $30 and $5 will go back to the Museum Seats will be located in the lower box in sections 123-128 Use our link to support the Glazer Museum! RaysBaseball.com/glazermuseum
Find out more »Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Free Tuesday
The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County proudly presents Free Tuesday held on the first Tuesday of every month, with Free Museum admission from 12-7pm. This event aligns with the Children’s Board’s mission to promote the well-being of children and families by uniting community partners, investing in innovative opportunities, and leading the county in best practices so that the whole community can realize its full potential. Join us and great partners like WEDU PBS, Tampa Bay Buccanneers, and Tampa Family Health for free,…
Find out more »Last Blast of Summer
We're ending summer with a bang! Join us for an end of the summer bash filled with fun games and snacks before school starts!
Find out more »Wee Ones Art Studio
When the big kids go back to school, the littles get to take over the Museum! Join us for a special art and making space just for kids 5 and under.
Find out more »Positive Parenting Program
Join us as we partner with Champions for Children for The Triple P: Positive Parenting Program, a nine-week parent workshop series on Inspiring Cooperation. Parents of children ages 0-12 are invited to meet a clinician to learn how to encourage positive behavior at home and become confident in their parenting style. All sessions are included with general admission or Museum membership and require online registration to reserve a timeslot. A nine-week series every Monday starting August 13 from 10:30am-1pm (excludes Labor Day) Register Today
Find out more »Developmental Checkups
With the help of our partners Champions for Children, Baby Bungalow, and the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, GCM wants to ensure your little ones are on the right track to grow and develop into lifelong learners and leaders. Developmental Checkups are designed for children 36 months and younger. Meet with Champions for Children professionals one-on-one as they review and discuss your child’s development. All checkups are included with general admission or Museum membership, take an average of 30 minutes, and require online registration to reserve…
Find out more »Grown Up Night
Grown Ups take over the Museum to climb, jump, and build in the exhibits! Play like a kid again with parachutes, slinkies, and hula hoops. Free snacks and beer until it’s gone and cash bar available! This event is 21 and up. $20 Presale | $25 Door
Find out more »Back to Football with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wear your Bucs gear for this all day football event!
Find out more »Museum Closed
We will be closed for our Annual Maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Find out more »Sportstember
Join us as we take on healthy living choices, fitness, and sports this September at GCM. Sportstember will feature Back to Football, Birthday Bash, and more!
Find out more »ALL SEPTEMBER: $8 ADMISSION FOR ALL
For the entire month of September, we will be having an $8 admission fee for everyone!
Find out more »Museum Closed
We are close today because of our Imagination Gala event.
Find out more »Late Opening
We have different hours for the museum today. Please check them before arriving!
Find out more »Mind Map: A Mindfulness Program
Children will learn how to create mind maps to organize thoughts and/or strategize for concrete projects. Through this activity, we will teach children about structure and the importance of seeing thoughts on paper. This is part of our Mindfulness program with Evolve Personal Health.
Find out more »Birthday Bash! FREE ADMISSION
Theme: Totally 80's Help us celebrate our 8th birthday with a throwback to the 80's! Grab your favorite scrunchy, put a Rubik's cube in your fanny pack, and meet us at GCM!
Find out more »Monster Mashup
From spooky science to costume design, we're celebrating All Hallow's Eve this Fall at GCM.
Find out more »Harvest with Heart
Take on the importance of gratitude with your family at GCM. Share with us what made your thankful list this year!
Find out more »Grown Up Night
Grown Ups take over the Museum to climb, jump, and build in the exhibits! Play like a kid again with parachutes, slinkies, and hula hoops. Free snacks and beer until it’s gone and cash bar available! This event is 21 and up. $20 Presale | $25 Door
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