A contemporary glass art museum on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. It doesn't list sensory supports, but it is clear about its rules: no touching, kids 12 and under supervised, no food or drinks in the galleries, big bags in free lockers, and a free parking lot.
Know before you go. Imagine Museum doesn't list sensory hours, a quiet room or sensory kits. Here's what it does say about the art, the rules, bags, strollers and getting around.
Hours
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; closed Monday. Phone: (727) 300-1700.
“Look, but do not touch the artwork. Glass works of art are very fragile. We recommend keeping a 12 inch distance.”
“Stay together. Children ages 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. We recommend holding hands with children in the galleries.”
“To protect the art, neither food nor drinks are allowed in the galleries.”
“Large purses, bags, backpacks, packages and laptop bags are not allowed in the galleries. We have lockers available, free of charge, on the first floor.”
“Baby strollers are permitted, but access may be limited to certain galleries.”
“Those in larger, motorized wheelchairs may have difficulty traveling through the galleries.”
The museum's audio tour is in English and Spanish, and you bring your own headphones for it.
Glassy Artventures, geared toward young artventurers, runs every Saturday, free with admission. The Young Artists Series is on the second Saturday of each month, 10 am to 2 pm. During the holidays, the Nutcracker's Magical Holiday Hunt on Floor 2 (six hidden ornaments) is included with admission.
The glass is not for touching; the museum recommends a 12 inch distance.
Children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Big bags, backpacks and umbrellas stay out of the galleries; free lockers are on the first floor.
Admission: adults $15; seniors 65+ $13; military with ID $13; educators with ID $10; college students with ID $10; children 7 to 17 $10; children 6 and younger free; members free. Tickets are sold online or in person, with no timed reservation.
Discount times: $10 Tuesday nights, 5 to 8 pm; $5 Wednesdays for visitors 65+; $5 Thursdays, 5 to 8 pm; $5 Sundays, 10 am to 12 pm. Museums for All: show your EBT card and photo ID on arrival for $3 admission; children 6 and under are free. NARM members: show your membership card with the gold NARM seal at the ticketing desk.
Parking: free parking in back of the museum, in the lot on the north side of the building, which the museum encourages over the two-hour street parking in front. Enter from the 1st Avenue North side, 19th Street North or 20th Street North. The SunRunner stops at 22nd Street Station, and the Central Avenue Trolley at 20th St S and 1st Ave S.
Photos and videos for personal use are welcome, without flash, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, extra lights or extension cords, and at least three feet from the art.
Wheelchairs: all galleries are wheelchair and electric wheelchair accessible, though people in larger motorized wheelchairs may have difficulty getting through the galleries. The museum has two wheelchairs, first come, first served. Service animals are welcome; emotional support animals and pets are not.
