Sensory dates coming up in Tampa Bay.
Every quiet time the places themselves have posted, soonest first. Each one opens the place, with a visual schedule and story ready for that day.
November 2026
The Florida Aquarium (Tampa)Day of Discovery at The Florida Aquarium (sensory-adapted evening), 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm$10 per person (adult or child 3 to 11); children 2 and under $0. Free for Aquarium members, who still reserve a ticket by logging into their account. Tickets must be bought in advance and are non-transferable; walk-up tickets may not be available.
FloridaRAMA (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at FloridaRAMA, 10 am to 12 pm (the ticket is good for all-day admission)Sensory Saturday tickets include admission: adults (13+) $27, children (4 to 12) $22, discounted admission $25 (Florida residents, college students, adults 65+ and military, police, firefighters and EMTs, ID required). Under 4 free. Tickets are final, but you can reschedule through the link in your confirmation email.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 amCall the museum at (813) 443-3861 to ask about tickets for Sunshine Sunday.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sensory-Friendly Santa Meet & Greet at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 11 am, during Sunshine SundayCall the museum at (813) 443-3861 to ask about tickets for Sunshine Sunday.
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
December 2026
MOSI (Tampa)Sensory Saturday at MOSI, 8 am to 10 am, before general openingNon-members $7 in advance or $10 at the door; members free. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable, except if MOSI cancels, and cannot be moved to another event.
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
Silent Santa at Brandon Exchange (Brandon)Silent Santa at Brandon Exchange, Brandon, 10 to 11:30 am, in 15-minute booking slots from 10 to 11:15 am (the mall opens at 11 am on Sundays)Reservations required. Booking options: a $19.99 reservation deposit, applied toward any photo package on site, or a photo package from $39.99 to $64.99. Free to reschedule.
The Florida Aquarium (Tampa)Day of Discovery Christmas Tidings at The Florida Aquarium (sensory-adapted morning), 8:00 am to 9:00 am, before the aquarium opens; you may stay after it opens, but sounds and lights come on for general admission$10 per person (adult or child 3 to 11); children 2 and under $0. Free for Aquarium members, who still reserve a ticket by logging into their account. Tickets must be bought in advance and are non-transferable; walk-up tickets may not be available.
Silent Santa at Brandon Exchange (Brandon)Silent Santa at Brandon Exchange, Brandon, 9:30 to 10:30 am, in 15-minute slots from 9:30 to 10:15 am (also listed as 10 to 11:30 am); go by the time on your reservationReservations required. Booking options: a $19.99 reservation deposit, applied toward any photo package on site, or a photo package from $39.99 to $64.99. Free to reschedule.
The Dalí Museum (St. Petersburg)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at The Dalí Museum, 10 am to 11:30 am; you can stay for the rest of the day during museum hoursStandard admission: $32 adult, $29 discounted adult, $22 student, $12 youth, $0 child 5 and under; free for museum members. The Dalí Alive 360° Dome experience is $15 more. All ticket sales are final, with no exchanges or refunds.
FloridaRAMA (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at FloridaRAMA, 10 am to 12 pmSensory Saturday tickets include admission: adults (13+) $27, children (4 to 12) $22, discounted admission $25 (Florida residents, college students, adults 65+ and military, police, firefighters and EMTs, ID required). Under 4 free. Tickets are final, but you can reschedule through the link in your confirmation email.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
January 2027
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
February 2027
MOSI (Tampa)Sensory Saturday at MOSI, 8 am to 10 am, before general openingNon-members $7 in advance or $10 at the door; members free. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable, except if MOSI cancels, and cannot be moved to another event.
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
ZooTampa (Tampa)ZooTampa Day of Discovery (sensory-friendly morning), 8:00 am to 9:30 am; doors open at 8:00 am for Day of Discovery participants only, and you are welcome to keep exploring after the zoo opens for normal hoursFree for Zoo Members. Non-members: $5 if bought before the event date, $8 on the day. Last ticket sold onsite at 9 am.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
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March 2027
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
The Dalí Museum (St. Petersburg)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at The Dalí Museum, 10 am to 11:30 amStandard admission: $32 adult, $29 discounted adult, $22 student, $12 youth, $0 child 5 and under; free for museum members. The Dalí Alive 360° Dome experience is $15 more. All ticket sales are final, with no exchanges or refunds.
April 2027
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
MOSI (Tampa)Sensory Saturday at MOSI, 8 am to 10 am, before general openingNon-members $7 in advance or $10 at the door; members free. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable, except if MOSI cancels, and cannot be moved to another event.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
May 2027
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
June 2027
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg)Sensory Saturday at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, 10 am to 12 pmA museum admission ticket is needed for the galleries (MFA members free). Hands-on activities: $5 per person, registration required; choose 10 to 11 am or 11 am to 12 pm.
MOSI (Tampa)Sensory Saturday at MOSI, 8 am to 10 am, before general openingNon-members $7 in advance or $10 at the door; members free. Registration is required. Tickets are non-refundable, except if MOSI cancels, and cannot be moved to another event.
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
The Dalí Museum (St. Petersburg)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at The Dalí Museum, 10 am to 11:30 amStandard admission: $32 adult, $29 discounted adult, $22 student, $12 youth, $0 child 5 and under; free for museum members. The Dalí Alive 360° Dome experience is $15 more. All ticket sales are final, with no exchanges or refunds.
July 2027
August 2027
Glazer Children's Museum (Tampa)Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Tampa Museum of ArtArt on the Spectrum at the Tampa Museum of Art, 9 am to 11 am (the museum opens early)Free
ZooTampa (Tampa)ZooTampa Day of Discovery (sensory-friendly morning), 8:00 am to 9:30 am; doors open at 8:00 am for Day of Discovery participants only, and you are welcome to keep exploring after the zoo opens for normal hoursFree for Zoo Members. Non-members: $5 if bought before the event date, $8 on the day. Last ticket sold onsite at 9 am.
