About this Event
🌌 3… 2… 1… BLAST OFF!
Calling all young astronauts, alien explorers, future scientists, and creative minds!
Get ready for an out-of-this-world homeschool adventure at Imagine Museum, where science, art, astronomy, and imagination collide!
🎟️ $10 Family Pass — Up to 6 People!
Bring the whole crew for an exciting evening of discovery, creativity, and cosmic fun!
🚀 Your Space Missions Await!
🔭 Night-Sky Exploration with Derek Demeter
Discover the wonders of the night sky through real telescopes with astronomer and astrophotographer Derek Demeter. Weather permitting.
🪐 Traveling Planetarium — Great Explorations Children's Museum
Step inside an immersive inflatable planetarium and journey through the stars and beyond!
🌈 Fingerprinting the Stars — Dr. Alex McCormick, USF
Did you know stars have fingerprints? Discover how astronomers use colorful patterns of light to uncover the secrets of the universe through a fascinating demonstration with glowing gas tubes!
Workshop Times: 5:15 PM & 6:45 PM
🪑 The View from Rik Allen's Red Chair
Imagine sitting inside one of Rik Allen's extraordinary glass spacecraft! Experience a guided imagination journey to an undiscovered world, then create a drawing of what you see through your spacecraft window.
Workshop Times: 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM
👽 Alien Encounters: An Out-of-This-World Museum Tour
Explore mysterious creatures, unusual shapes, and otherworldly glass sculptures during a fun 20-minute guided adventure!
Tours depart every 30 minutes from 4:30–7:30 PM.
🎨 Cosmic Crafts & Creativity
Enjoy space-themed crafts and explore two floors of extraordinary glass art!
🍪 Out-of-This-World Treats from Best Bakery
Fuel your adventure with delicious space-themed desserts available for purchase!
🌎 Mission Details
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Time: 4:00–8:00 PM (activities begin at 4:30 PM)
Admission: $10 per Family Pass (up to 6 people)
Location: Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Parking: Complimentary parking in our north-side lot.
Important: All activities have limited capacity and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation in individual activities is not guaranteed with admission. Telescope viewing is weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
🚀 Gather Your Crew and Prepare for Liftoff!
An unforgettable evening of science, creativity, discovery, and imagination awaits at Imagine Museum!
Event venue & nearby stays
Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, United States
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