# Great Connections Sensory-Friendly Morning at Great Explorations > Event for families in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Where: Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 - Ages: Ages 1-12 (Special needs & sensory friendly) - Price: Discounted admission: $5 per person; Free for museum members - Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8). - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly - Organizer: Great Explorations Children's Museum - Official page: https://greatex.org/event/great-connections-36/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/great-connections-sensory-friendly-morning-at-great-explorations--listing-ff6bba7637d1a1b16db3d152 ## About Great Connections is a monthly sensory-adapted morning for children with special needs and their families at Great Explorations Children's Museum. Lights and sounds are turned down, crowd capacity is carefully limited, and 'cool down' quiet areas are staffed with sensory aids and therapy materials. Children can explore hands-on exhibits like the Touch Tunnel, Engine Company 15 fire station, and veterinary clinic without sensory overload. Stroller friendly with spacious exhibit paths, family restrooms with diaper changing stations, and welcoming staff. 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