About this Event
Grab your wand and join us for a magical evening at Imagine Museum! In celebration of Harry Potter Book Day - the annual global reading celebration - we're transforming the museum into a wizarding world for one enchanting night.
Step through into our Great Hall, get sorted into your house, and earn points for your team at the Wizard's Duel - the house with the most points at the end of the night claims the House Cup (and eternal bragging rights). Along the way, brew a "potion" in a class led by Forest & Hearth, craft your very own wand at Ollivander's Wand Shop, have your tea leaves read, and snap a photo at the Leaky Cauldron. All surrounded by world-class glass art and set to the magic of the film soundtracks.
Event Highlights:
🪄 Step Into a Wizarding World
Snap a photo in your best robes at the Leaky Cauldron, grab your wand at Ollivander's Wand Shop, get sorted into your Hogwarts house, challenge your magical knowledge in The Wizard’s Duel, and discover even more surprises throughout the evening.
🦉 Meet Magical Animal Ambassadors
Visit Owl’s Nest Sanctuary and Pick Your Hogwarts Companion while meeting real live animal ambassadors that feel right at home in the wizarding world.
🧪 Spells & Potions Come to Life
In celebration of this year’s Spells & Potions theme, take part in a Potions Class with a local apothecary and experience Divination with our very own Professor Adrian.
🏛️ Explore the Museum After Hours
All galleries will be open throughout the evening. Wander among Imagine Museum’s world-class contemporary glass art while music from the beloved film soundtracks adds a little extra magic to your visit.📍
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Imagine Museum
1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
🎟️ Admission: $5 Evening Admission
🧙 Costume Admission: FREE for witches and wizards wearing costumes or wizarding robes
✨ Activities: All Harry Potter Book Day activities are included with admission. There are no separate activity tickets or additional per-activity charges.
👨👩👧👦 All ages welcome. This is a family-friendly event for witches, wizards, and Muggles of every generation.
Experience: Harry Potter Book Day is an annual global celebration that brings fans together through the stories, characters, and magical world of Harry Potter. For one special evening, Imagine Museum is joining the celebration by transforming a night at the museum into an interactive wizarding experience inspired by this year’s theme,
Spells & Potions.
Come dressed for the occasion, grab your wand, discover your house, meet magical creatures, test your wizarding knowledge, and explore the galleries in a completely different way
🎟️ Gather your fellow witches, wizards, and Muggles and make Imagine Museum part of your Harry Potter Book Day celebration. Come in costume or wizarding robes and your admission is FREE!
With one night only to experience the magic, reserve your tickets and make plans to join us on October 8.
Event venue & nearby stays
1901 Central Ave, 1901 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, United States
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