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About Great Explorations Children's Museum

This popular museum houses numerous interactive exhibits, designed to be both fun and educational. Children of all ages can learn about science, technology and the arts through hands-on activities in the Tot Spot, Airmaze, Pinniped Place and much more! Along with daily events like Storytime With Miss Gina that helps develop language skills and art projects like Play Dough Rainbows which teach color concepts, It also offers workshops to help students exploring outside their comfort zone.

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Sunken Gardens

Sunken Gardens

0.07km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

This spectacular 4-acre strolling garden features a whimsical collection of exotic plants, flowers, trees and shrubs, as well as charming statues and waterfalls that make it an idyllic place for visitors to explore. Established in 1903, it was once part of the estate of George Turner's aviary. With its tropically themed design, it offers a year-round refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life where visitors can relax and simply enjoy soaking up nature's beauty.

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum

1.44km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

The Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum featuring more than 2000 different kinds of palm trees, this 5.5 acre outdoor garden is home to the largest collection of palms in the United States. visitors can explore North American and exotic varieties that honor Cuban, South-American and tropical influences -- like Coccothrinax argentea, Microcoelium costatum and Pritchardia thurstonii. A 1/3-mile nature trail meanders through the trails, offering a closer look into the diverse grouping of plants.

Vinoy Park

Vinoy Park

1.73km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

Vinoy Par is the perfect place to spend a day outdoors. Located along St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, it provides stunning views of Tampa Bay and the nearby Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club. The park features long grassy areas for picnicking or playing sports, two large fishing piers for anglers looking to catch some seafood, and a playground filled with colorful equipment. There’s also an outdoor stage offering concerts and other performances throughout the year.

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

1.87km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

The comprehensive collection of more than 20,000 objects includes major works by the French artists Monet, Morisot, Barye, Rodin, Corot, and Bourdelle, and the Americans Inness, Hassam, Bellows, O’Keeffe, Pearlstein and Andrew Wyeth. Also on view are ancient Greek and Roman, Egyptian, Asian, African, pre-Columbian, Native American art and objects.

St. Petersburg Museum of History

St. Petersburg Museum of History

1.95km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

This wonderful museum tells the story of Pinellas County from its early Native American settlers to colonization, growth, and contemporary life. From precise timelines that line the walls to interactive displays and exhibits, visitors can immerse themselves in a journey through St. Petersburg's past. Educational resources include a genealogy library and research center, exhibitions featuring important figures in the area's history, and even a recreation of Stadtler Hall General Store.

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

2.17km from Great Explorations Children's Museum

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, is a stunning attraction that caters to art lovers and nature-lovers alike. From Native American cultures to present-day western art and extraordinary wildlife exhibits, this museum offers the most comprehensive collection of Western and wildlife art in the southeastern United States. With seven galleries displaying more than 10,000 artifacts from some of America’s greatest artists and sculptors, there’s something for every visitor to explore.

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Pinellas County

Pinellas County

47 attractions

Second-smallest county in Florida by land area. Due to its small size and high population, by the early 21st century Pinellas County has been mostly built out, with very little developable land left available.

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