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St. Petersburg · Pinellas County

Great Explorations Children's Museum

A children's museum centered on learning through play, creativity, and exploration, with exhibits and family programs.

  • Children's museum
  • Exhibits
  • Family programs

1925 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Before you go

Visit the museum's website for current hours, admission, exhibits, and program schedules.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Tampa · Hillsborough County

Glazer Children's Museum

A downtown children's museum with hands-on play experiences for a family day of exploring and learning.

  • Children's museum
  • Hands-on play
  • Downtown Tampa

110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602

Before you go

Check admission options, special closures, and downtown parking details before your visit.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Lakeland · Polk County

Florida Children's Museum

A hands-on children’s museum at Bonnet Springs Park with interactive galleries for imaginative play and discovery.

  • Hands-on exhibits
  • Pretend play
  • Indoor outing

600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815

Before you go

Museum admission is separate from visiting Bonnet Springs Park. Check tickets, hours, sensory resources, and current exhibits before going.

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Sebring · Highlands County

Children’s Museum of the Highlands

A children’s museum with hands-on exhibits and imaginative play spaces for learning through exploration.

  • Hands-on learning
  • Children’s museum
  • Indoor play

219 North Ridgewood Drive, Sebring, FL

Before you go

Paid admission; the operator describes exhibits for ages 1–12. Check current school-term and holiday hours, adult-supervision rules, and special-program tickets.

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Jensen Beach · Martin County

Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast

A children’s museum with hands-on exhibits and imaginative play spaces inside Indian RiverSide Park.

  • Children’s museum
  • Hands-on learning
  • Imaginative play

1707 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL

Before you go

Paid admission; check current hours and event-related closures. Shirts, bottoms, and shoes are required after visiting the nearby splash fountain. Park water play is separate from museum admission.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Jacksonville · Duval County

Jacksonville Hands On Children’s Museum

Interactive exhibits and pretend-play settings invite children to explore everyday roles and ideas.

  • Children’s museum
  • Pretend play
  • Hands-on learning

8580 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

Before you go

Admission applies. Check current opening hours and group-visit arrangements; normally closed Sundays.

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Ocala · Marion County

Discovery Center

Changing hands-on exhibitions and science programs invite children to explore and investigate.

  • Hands on science
  • Children's exhibits

701 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34470

Before you go

Check the current exhibition, admission, age guidance, and program registration before visiting.

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Panama City · Bay County

Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida

Hands-on exhibits and a soft-play area offer science exploring for young children.

  • Hands-on exhibits
  • Toddler activities
  • Soft play

308 Airport Road, Panama City, FL 32405

Before you go

Confirm current admission, exhibit access, and Science Spots for Tots or Toddler Time schedules.

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Pensacola · Escambia County

Pensacola Children’s Museum

Interactive exhibits encourage imaginative play and discovery through local history.

  • Children’s museum
  • Hands-on play

115 E. Zaragoza Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Before you go

Confirm admission, capacity, and holiday closures. All UWF Historic Trust museums are scheduled to close November 11 and November 26–27, 2026.

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Pensacola · Escambia County

Pensacola MESS Hall

Hands-on activities invite families to explore math, engineering, and science together.

  • Hands-on science
  • Indoor exploring

418 E. Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501

Before you go

Check school-year opening days, admission, and activities suitable for your child.

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Fort Walton Beach · Okaloosa County

Emerald Coast Science Center

Interactive science exhibits and animal ambassadors offer hands-on family learning.

  • Hands-on science
  • Animal learning

31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Before you go

Confirm seasonal opening days and space availability during school field trips. The admission page contains conflicting hours in its upper section; use the seasonal schedule or call.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Orlando · Orange County

Orlando Science Center

Hands-on science and KidsTown offer playful learning, including spaces for very young children.

  • Science
  • Hands-on learning
  • KidsTown

Parking entrance: 782 Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Before you go

Enter through the Love Bridge on parking-garage Level 2. KidsTown is for ages seven and under; individual zones have age guidance. Confirm tickets and current exhibits.

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Fort Myers · Lee County

IMAG History and Science Center

Hands-on exhibits and science displays offer a playful learning visit.

  • Science
  • Hands-on learning

2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers, FL

Before you go

Confirm current exhibits, admission, and age guidance for programs.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Naples · Collier County

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

Hands-on exhibits and playful learning stations invite children to explore.

  • Children’s museum
  • Hands-on play

15080 Livingston Road, Naples, FL

Before you go

Confirm current admission, open areas, and program ages or registration before visiting.

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Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

Museum of Discovery and Science

Hands-on science exhibits offer a playful family learning visit.

  • Science
  • Hands-on learning

401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Before you go

Confirm current exhibits, admission, and age guidance for theaters and activities.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Plantation · Broward County

Young At Art Museum

Interactive art exhibits and art making invite creative family play.

  • Art
  • Hands-on play

8000 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 1208, Plantation, FL

Before you go

Inside Broward Mall, near LensCrafters at the northeast end. Use the Main Museum entrance; Fun Zone houses classes and offices. The former Davie museum address is not current.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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West Palm Beach · Palm Beach County

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Science exhibits and aquariums offer an indoor learning visit.

  • Science
  • Aquarium

4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach, FL

Before you go

Confirm current exhibits, construction impacts, and tickets; choose age-appropriate activities and shows.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Miami · Miami-Dade County

Miami Children’s Museum

Interactive exhibits invite imaginative play and hands-on learning.

  • Children’s museum
  • Imaginative play

980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL

Before you go

Confirm admission, current exhibits, and special sessions; parking is operated separately.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

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Miami · Miami-Dade County

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Science exhibits and aquarium viewing offer a family learning visit.

  • Science
  • Aquarium

1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL

Before you go

Confirm current tickets and exhibits. Choose preschool-appropriate planetarium programs and check sensory guidance.

Check the official website for current hours, admission, reservations, and facility availability.

Official venue pages checked October 21, 2026. Details can change; check with the venue before heading out.

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