MAPS Museum

10/12/2026

🦖🐉 Dinos & Dragons!

Calling all young dinosaur and dragon enthusiasts! 🦖🐉

Get ready for a ROARING good time! Join MAPS Museum for Dinos & Dragons, where prehistoric creatures meet mythical legends!

Young explorers ages 6–12 will discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs and dragons through fun, interactive dinosaur stations. Plus, every child gets a FREE toy to take home!

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 Starkey Ranch TLC
12118 Lake Blanche Drive, Odessa, FL

🎟️ Tickets: $10 per child (plus taxes and fees)
❤️ Parents attend FREE!

Spots are limited, so grab your tickets and join us for a prehistoric adventure!

🎟️ Get your tickets at: MAPS Museum

10/11/2026

What a fun time we had exploring space last weekend!

We had such a great time with all our little astronauts at our Space: The Final Frontier event! Seeing their excitement and curiosity as they learned about space made the day even more special.

A big thank you to Starkey Ranch TLC for hosting MAPS and giving us another wonderful opportunity to connect with our community!

And thank you to all the families who came out and spent part of their weekend with us. We loved sharing this adventure with you and can’t wait to do it again!

10/10/2026

Sharks & Shipwrecks

What a fun morning exploring sharks, pirates, and shipwrecks!

A big thank you to Starkey Ranch TLC for hosting MAPS and giving us the opportunity to share our love of science and history with the community!

We loved seeing all the smiling faces, curious minds, and little treasure hunters! Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event so special! 💙

09/11/2026

A friendly reminder from the M.A.P.S. Museum: We will be closed Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more discoveries, learning, and adventure!

09/10/2026

MAPS + Scouts = Adventure!

We had an awesome time at the Tampa Bay Scouting event at the Threshers game in Clearwater! MAPS was there showcasing everything our museum has to offer Scouts.

We’re especially excited to share that we’re now trained and ready to offer Scout badge programs! Scouts can explore hands-on programs in geology, archaeology, space science, technology, and more, all while working toward their badges.

We’re excited to welcome Scout groups to MAPS for learning, discovery, and a whole lot of fun!

Want to learn more? Check out the new Scouting & Badges section on the MAPS website for program information.

https://www.mapsmuseum.org/scoutingatmaps

09/09/2026

Blast off into fun! 🚀 Join MAPS Museum for Space: The Final Frontier on Saturday, October 3 at 10:30 AM. Kids ages 6–12 will explore space and beyond through exciting, interactive stations! Tickets are $10 per child at MAPSMuseum.org.

09/01/2026

M.A.P.S. Museum Closure Notice

Please note that the M.A.P.S. Museum will be closed Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology & Science!

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

📚 WE’RE GROWING OUR M.A.P.S. FAMILY! 🦖

The Museum of Archaeology, Paleontology & Science (M.A.P.S.) is looking to add an Educator to our museum family!

We’re looking for someone who loves learning, enjoys working with children and families, and is excited about bringing archaeology, paleontology, science, and history to life.

If you’re passionate about education and would love to be part of a growing museum in our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Please contact Charles at [email protected] for more information.

And please share to help us find the newest member of the M.A.P.S. family!

Great Discoveries Begin with M.A.P.S.

05/16/2026

School’s almost out for summer, and MAPS Summer Camp is the perfect way for kids to spend their summer days learning, exploring, and having fun! From archaeology and fossils to science and hands-on adventures, every day brings something new to discover.

Give your child a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and unforgettable experiences! Registration is now open.

https://www.mapsmuseum.org/summer-camps