Plan Your Visit

School Year Hours
Labor Day to Memorial Day
Tuesday-Sunday | 9:30am-5pm

Summer Hours 
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday-Sunday | 9:30am-5pm

Closed
Mondays, Labor Day to Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Gasparilla Parade

Special Hours
New Year’s Eve | Closes at 3pm
Independence Day | Closes at 3pm

Available in-person and online
General Admission: $24.95
Florida Residents: $19.95
Babies Under 1: Play Free
Members: Play Free
Learn About Memberships

Discounted Admission
$2 Off for Active Military, First Responders, Educators, and Seniors.
Must purchase in-person

Access Pass
$5 Admission for up to 4 guests with EBT, SNAP, or WIC.
Must purchase in-person
Learn About Access Pass

CityPASS®
Exploring Tampa Bay? Save up to 55% on admission to Glazer Children’s Museum plus four top Tampa attractions, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and ZooTampa. One easy purchase. Mobile tickets. Nine days to explore at your own pace.
Learn about CityPASS

Museum Address
110 W. Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Parking Downtown
The most convenient option is the William F. Poe Garage, located next to the Museum.
The garage uses a ticketless ParkMobile system with onsite pay stations and mobile app payment. Street parking and garages are owned and operated by the City of Tampa. Availability and policies are subject to change.

Accessible Parking
Van-accessible clearance and disabled parking spaces are available in the William F. Poe Garage on Levels 1, 2, and 4. Additional disabled on-street parking throughout downtown Tampa.

Passenger Drop-Off
Drop-off is located on W. Gasparilla Plaza in the roundabout shared with the Tampa Museum of Art.

Other Ways to Arrive

• Pirate Water Taxi: Hop off at Stop 12, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. GCM and Pirate Water Taxi provide reciprocal discounts of $2 off taxi tickets for Museum Members and $2 off Adult General Admission for Water Taxi Annual Pass holders.
• Biking: GCM is a certified Bike Friendly Business with bike racks located outside the Museum by Ashley St.

Accessibility
We want every family to feel welcome and supported. Learn about accessible entrances, parking, amenities, and tools designed to help make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.

Celebrating Neurodiversity
Feeling prepared makes play even better. Explore our sensory-friendly experiences, Social Stories, and thoughtful tools that help families plan ahead and feel confident before their visit.

We’ve thought of the little things, so you can focus on the fun.

• Creativity Café: Quick-service food and drinks on Level 1
• Water Bottle Refill Stations: Two touchless locations on Level 1 & 2
• Stroller Parking: Available near the lobby on Level 1
• GoBaby Vending Machine: Diapers, wipes, onesies, fidgets, and more on Level 2
• Infant Feeding Room: Private space available near the Water’s Journey Climber on Level 2

Can I leave and come back the same day?
Yes! Re-entry is allowed as long as all guests keep their wristbands on.

Will photos or videos be taken?
Photos and videos may be taken for promotional use. If you prefer not to be photographed, request a No Photo Sticker at Guest Services.

What does GCM expect of guests?
Our Guest Code of Conduct helps ensure a safe, welcoming, and playful experience for everyone. Please review it before your visit.