Space & Exploration Homeschool Night: Aliens, Astronomy & Innovation at Imagine Museum – St. Petersburg, FL

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!