Great Explorations Great Connections
Great Explorations Children's Museum
St. Petersburg, Florida - Pinellas County
Source checked
May 29, 2026
Tampa Bay
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Map and directions
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1925 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Great Explorations Great Connections gives special-needs families monthly sensory-friendly museum time with reduced crowds, private museum access, a cool-down room, and family/community connection.
Great Explorations Children's Museum is a St. Petersburg children's museum and nonprofit program center offering hands-on exhibits, preschool, family programs, field trips, and sensory-friendly museum access.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://greatex.org/programs/great-connections/
- Phone
- 727-821-8992
- info@greatex.org
- Ages
- Children with special needs and their families, including children with autism or sensory processing differences
- Season
- Second Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, subject to museum calendar updates
- Cost
- The source says Great Connections is a free program for special-needs families; families should confirm registration and capacity directly.
Location contacts
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Programs and offerings
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Great Connections
Monthly sensory-friendly museum access for special-needs families with reduced crowds, private museum time, cool-down room access, and community resources.
- Ages
- Children with special needs and their families, including children with autism or sensory processing differences
- Season
- Second Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, subject to museum calendar updates
- Schedule
- The source says Great Connections is offered on the second Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon and has a maximum capacity of 100 guests.
- Cost
- The source says Great Connections is a free program for special-needs families; families should confirm registration and capacity directly.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Great Explorations Great Connections page says the program is a free monthly program for special-needs families, is tailored for children with special needs and their families, occurs on the second Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, closes the museum to the general public, provides a cool-down room, and notes that the event is sensory friendly.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Great Connections
The official Great Explorations Great Connections page says the program is a free monthly program for special-needs families, is tailored for children with special needs and their families, occurs on the second Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, closes the museum to the general public, provides a cool-down room, and notes that the event is sensory friendly.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Great Explorations describes a sensory-friendly event, special-needs family focus, monthly schedule, museum closure to the general public, cool-down room, family connection, community resources, and extra sensory support planning.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm reservation steps, capacity, whether the program is open to the full family, sensory support items to bring, cool-down room location, lighting and sound expectations, parking, restroom access, stroller or mobility access, and whether community resource partners will attend.
What we checked
What we found: The official Great Explorations Great Connections page says the program is a free monthly program for special-needs families, is tailored for children with special needs and their families, occurs on the second Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon, closes the museum to the general public, provides a cool-down room, and notes that the event is sensory friendly.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteGreat Explorations Great Connections
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Great Explorations Great Connections reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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