Museums are always a great place to visit with children, however, it can become quite expensive to visit a museum . Here is a list of when to visit museums in Tampa Bay for FREE!

Glazer Children’s Museum

The Glazer Children’s Museum is an amazing interactive museum where children can play, discover and connect to the world around them.

FREE admission every first Tuesday of the month from 12pm to 7pm.

Location: 110W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa FL

813-443-3861

Tampa Museum of Art

The Tampa Museum of Art provides innovative exhibitions and art classes with a focus on ancient, modern and contemporary art.

FREE admission for Art on the House every Thursday evening from 4pm to 8pm (Pay-as-you-will admission)

Location: 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa FL

813-274-8130

Henry B. Plant Museum

The museum that once housed the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel is now a National Historic Landmark. Henry B. Plant museum contains original furnishings and artifacts.

FREE admission on the first Friday of every month (excluding December) from 5pm to 7pm.

401W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL

813-254-1891

Tampa Police Museum

Museum celebrates the history of the Tampa Police. It’s filled with police uniforms, badges, helmets, hats mug shots and tons of other memorabilia.

FREE admission daily from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Make sure to call ahead to confirm times as times may change due to staff availability.

Location: 411 N. Franklin St. Tampa FL

813-276-3200

Heritage Village

Heritage Village is a 21-acre outdoor living history museum located in Pinellas County. Children can explore the 33 historic attractions, including historic homes, general store, railroad depot, two schools, a church and much more.

FREE admission from Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm

Location: 11909 125th Street N. Largo FL 33774