Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, is an interactive indoor playground designed specifically for children under eight years old, featuring various themed areas including a mini grocery store, firefighter station, and treehouse slide. The facility offers a climate-controlled environment perfect for hot Florida days, with hands-on activities ranging from science experiments to creative play spaces that keep young visitors engaged for hours. The museum maintains dedicated areas for different age groups, including a separate section for toddlers, though some visitors note it can get crowded during peak weekend hours.
Day Care Information
Address
1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
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Reviews
1054 Reviews
Day Care Features
Does this day care operate on weekends?
Yes
The reviews mention weekend visits and operational hours, implying it operates on weekends.
Reviews:
Author: Magaly Palomino Rating: 4/5 Date: 8/2/2022, 3:12:42 PM Review: Plenty of indoor activities to keep little ones entertained for hours! Best days to go are the week days for sure - weekend crowds are a bit too much. ----- Author: Amanda Jones Rating: 3/5 Date: 5/20/2022, 12:18:32 PM Review: We have been a few times and it’s great for the kids but why do you close at 4pm on the weekend? Kids that still take naps don’t have time to enjoy it because you close so early. Disappointed
Is this day care considered safe?
Yes
Several reviews praise the safety and cleanliness of the facility and attentiveness of the staff.
Reviews:
Author: Walter Moscoso Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/10/2023, 5:22:32 PM Review: Wonderful venue for young kids in a family friendly, safe setting! ----- Author: Julie Starr Rating: 5/5 Date: 10/22/2022, 7:21:59 PM Review: So much fun for kids of all ages. The staff are very attentive and keep the place clean and safe. ----- Author: Chris Silva Rating: 5/5 Date: 1/28/2022, 9:30:53 PM Review: Took my little guy there and dealt with Caiden and Samantha. Samantha is a true gem. From her knowledge of the store to her ability to deal with children she’s amazing. She noticed my little guy was scared of heights so she was quick to finish her lunch and accompany him to the top of climbing tower they had in the facility. From then, she came over and spoke to my girlfriend and I about all the museum has to offer and we ended up purchasing a year long membership which pays for itself if we go there three more times. I would equivocate this place to a please touch museum. It teaches children how to do a multitude of things and also enhances their social skills. The kids are watched and and the place is kept clean and safe. I was able to do schoolwork on the side as my little one was able to learn and make friends himself. Highly highly recommend this place and the staff. ----- Author: Isaac I. Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/21/2021, 8:53:27 PM Review: Great price, fun, and safe!
Working Hours
- Monday10:30AM-4PM
- Tuesday10:30AM-4PM
- Wednesday10:30AM-4PM
- Thursday10:30AM-4PM
- Friday10:30AM-4PM
- Saturday10:30AM-4PM
- Sunday12-4PM
Latest Reviews
I take my son here all the time on the weekends and he loves it but recently I noticed the staff have become quite rude. One woman yelling at the kids and telling parents they need to pick up the toys, legos, etc. after their children. My son sometimes takes the shopping cart out of the publix area, and the staff usually just take it away when he gets distracted but now they confront him and try to get him to take it back and make him upset basically creating a scene unnecessarily. The other day I tried to buy something at the gift shop right as they closed and was told the gift shop was closed. Really? They can't sell you a toy one minute after 4pm? Just seems a little too rigid when you are trying to have some fun. Maybe staff needs some training on how to deal with toddlers, and staff that work there should generally want to be around kids, not be annoyed by them. It is a children's museum after all.
Super good, my my son has fun here. there are fun special activities like our first visit he programed a robot and our second visit we met the reptiles
The place seemed great and had a lot of unique play areas. I docked them a star because I brought my 10 year old, thinking this had more museum style exhibits but this place is geared toward little kids. I'm thinking kids under 8 years old would have a blast. Any older than that and there isn't much to do.
I bring my granddaughter here and it’s perfect! She’ll play for hours!
Amazing
We love coming here for the permanent things to do like the surfboard climber, the treehouse slide, the put-on-the-weather-forecaster-jacket to be on TV, Firefighter complete with sliding pole, shopping experience, and more. The seasonal activity is a simulated ice rink with plastic floor and felt snowballs--a real Florida kids ice skating experience. The interactive coloring and science events are always fun. A separate area for younger ones allows them to explore fine motor skills like puzzles and gross motor equipment in their own space. Free parking with a circle drop-off and pick-up drive in a lot shared by another daytime venue and a restaurant. Free wheel chair van access spaces with long curb cuts. wheel chair access in the museum except for the surfboard climber, treehouse, and the step up to firetruck. The Creative Corner houses several Florida small animals like turtle, lizard, and snake. Wheel chair access all gender restroom with 5 ft x 5 ft area, 2 grab bars, and diaper changer.
My daughter loves playing here. So many things for her to do, and it will keep her occupied for hours. I love how affordable it is, and the fact it’s something we can enjoy indoors on hotter days.
My daughter went here for a field trip and I came along and let me just say she had a blast. We will definitely be going again.
If you have a Pinellas county library card, you can get in for free