Florida Children's Museum

06/18/2026

Hey, dads 👋 We’ve got a cool spot to throw the ball with the kids this weekend… in the AC! ⚾️❄️

06/17/2026

This week in SPLAT Studio! We’re exploring Mexican art through pottery 🪴

Try the pottery wheel or terracotta clay shaping now through Sunday, June 21.

🔵 Early Learning Hour: 11 AM - 12 PM
🟢 All Ages: 2 - 4 PM

06/15/2026

Here's this week's Summer Field Trip Forecast! ☀

06/12/2026

We'll see you tomorrow for the Swan City Piano Festival! This kid-friendly, interactive music experience is happening Saturday, June 13, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

The Swan City Piano Festival is free with admission or membership.
📸 G-Let Photo

06/09/2026

Good news! The Polk Plays website is back up and running.

https://polkplays.org/

06/08/2026

What's your favorite sandbox memory?

From the outside, the Dig Pit may look like just a box of sand. To a child, it's an entire world waiting to be uncovered!

One minute it's a dinosaur excavation. The next, a construction site, bakery, or even castle. Imagination has no limits here!

While your little ones are busy having fun, they're building important life skills too -- communication, problem-solving, confidence, curiosity, creativity, and so much more.

06/03/2026

The next Able Arts is happening July 11 from 3:30 - 5 PM!

Join us in Black Box South for an accessible art workshop designed with kids with disabilities in mind. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Register here before spots fill!
https://explorefcm.org/event/able-arts-2026/2026-07-11/

This event is supported by GiveWell Community Foundation.

06/01/2026

This week's field trip forecast is all sunshine! ☀

Each day is packed with summer fun. Check out our website for the full daily schedule: https://explorefcm.org/plan-your-visit/summerdailyprograms/

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day celebrating Indian culture!

Namate India is here through September 6 - there’s plenty of time to explore.

05/30/2026

The real-life Blinky 💛

Happy National Alligator Day (May 29)!
Blinky the Alligator
Lakeland, FL
Courtesy Lakeland Public Library Collection