"Located in downtown Tampa, Florida, the Glazer Children’s Museum invites children to learn through play with hands-on, interactive exhibits."

Recommended For

Families with young kids
Explore 20+ interactive exhibits where kids can play as doctors, sailors, firefighters, and more

Early learners
Build cognitive, social, and creative skills through immersive STEM and art-focused activities

Field trips & homeschoolers
Take advantage of educational programming in an exciting, museum-based learning environment

Event planners
Book birthday parties and group visits with structured, supervised museum playtime

Exhibits

  • Vet Clinic, Firehouse & Hospital: Kids role-play real-life heroes and practice caregiving, safety, and emergency skills
  • Engineers’ Workshop: Build block structures, design LEGO creations, and experiment with paper airplanes
  • Gadget Garage: Explore robotics, circuitry, and modern tech in a hands-on STEM space
  • Design & Build: Renovate a house as a plumber, gardener, or carpenter inside the yellow renovation home
  • Central Bank: Learn about earning, saving, and spending money in a kid-friendly financial setting
  • Artsmart: Unleash creativity through painting, crafting, and open-ended art exploration
  • Cruise Ship: Set sail for adventure, search for treasure, and take the helm in a nautical simulation
  • Forts: Use pillows and sheets to create cozy hideouts or imaginative reading nooks
  • Get Moving: Race animals, conquer a climbing wall, and test strength in the indoor playground
  • Ocean Sandbox: Sculpt topographic landscapes in real-time with AR technology and explore marine life
  • KidsPort: Navigate cargo ships through water tables and simulate maritime trades in Tampa Bay

Programs & Events

  • Birthday Parties: Celebrate with museum access, themed activities, and party space rentals
  • Camps: Seasonal programming filled with hands-on STEM and art activities led by educators
  • Group Visits: Ideal for schools and homeschool groups; includes customized educational experiences

Insider Tip

Visit early on weekdays for fewer crowds and make the Ocean Sandbox your first stop—kids love the interactive marine topography!

Visitor Information

Location: 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, Florida
Phone: 813-443-3861
Website: glazermuseum.org
Map: Google Maps

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