Since opening in 1987, Great Explorations Children's Museum has sparked a love for learning for visitors of all ages with a lineup of interactive exhibits that fill more than 8000 square feet with touch, light, and sound. Whether they're learning about nearby sea life on the climber or in the Estuary exhibit, honing their musical skills on the slat pipes, or trying out future careers as firefighters, news anchors or veterinarians, kids benefit from each exhibit's emphasis on interactivity. Museum guides lead programs in a multidisciplinary style, though visitors can also find friendly professionals in their purple shirts bouncing between exhibits while performing science experiments, dancing, and playing music.

In addition to visiting the museum's permanent exhibits, kids and adults can also extend their learning through the museum's summer camps and varying additional programs. The museum even takes its show on the road with the STEAM outreach team bringing opportunities to neighborhoods around St. Petersburg.