Super cool museum. Not too expensive for entry. The staff is more than friendly, it's clean and expansive. I highly recommend it, especially if you're in the area. read more

Imagine Museum - Art Museums Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

Imagine Museum was definitely worth checking out. There are two Floors of amazing glass art work. The museum is great for all ages. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and made the visit special. I highly recommend stopping by and checking out the museum. Definitely will be going back. read more

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This is one of the coolest museums in St. Pete. Some art museums are kind of mehhh but this is one is super cool all kinds of cooky stuff I dont want to give away any spoilers so you have to just see for yourself read more

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Mesmerizing and spellbinding. I still find myself awestruck several hours later after visiting the Imagine Museum on whim as we passed through the area. I'm sure there are plenty more words in the local vernacular that can describe the incredibly gorgeous the works of art displayed at the Imagine Museum. There is a bit of a mystique to the museum upon approach - the subtle blue facade of the building gives it a bit of a playful aura, while appealing to the eye as it contrasts with the surrounding structures and roads. The venue has its own dedicated parking lot, with street parking available off Central Ave; you can enter the lot from 20th and 19th Streets, with one way entry from 1st Avenue. There are two entrances on either side of the building on the first floor and leads you into the admissions kiosk and gift shop respectively before you begin to see any of the galleries. Imagine Museum is incredibly community friendly and extremely price conscious. There are plenty of deals and opportunities that you can jump on when visiting the venue. There are also a calendar that sheds insights to events hosted by the museum. Entering the gallery area, we were greeted by a curator who did a great job at welcoming us as first-timers to the museum. It made the visit feel a bit more personal and inviting. Additionally, we were treated to a scavenger hunt game which made our visit with our kids even more fun; any bit of hesitation or doubts that our young children would be instantly bored was alleviated. Almost immediately, we were captivated by the various pieces and displays as we walked the different galleries. My descriptions simply will not do any justice in terms of the stunning art that you can see here. The variety and the flow of the various themes is so expertly detailed and organized with precision. The last time I felt so amazed by glass and crystal was at the Swarovski Museum in Innsbruck, Austria. Needless to say, Imagine Museum is a great showcase of art in general, and an inspiration across generations and dimensions. The venue is a great steward of art. The Imagine Museum is simply a must visit - it is truly a rose in a concrete jungle. Do yourself, your friends, and family a favor - take them to Imagine Museum to explore art in a way that it's meant to be enjoyed! read more

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Visited the Imagine Museum this past weekend for the second time. Since it was International Museum Day, It was Free. Normal price is $15, but on Sunday mornings from 10-12 and after 5 pm on Thursdays it is $5. There's often events and Friday night markets here. The Imagine Museum is quite beautiful and informative. I feel like many areas of interest can be covered here including art, art history, social sciences, and political science. I love that the art here is physical and can also be viewed in many perspectives. This is also a great place to escape the heat when visiting St. Pete. There's not many places you can do that besides restaurants and shopping. From visiting you will see there's a great feel and look here. I would say walking around and seeing all of these displays/art installations here would take about 1-3 hours. They also have a free parking lot. read more

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I have to say I never considered going to this museum as I thought I had no interest in glass. I have lived close by since it opened and had a friend visit who wanted to see it. What an amazing place. I would rank this among the top if not the best museum I have ever visited and I have been to many including all all the New York City museums and major museums in Italy , Greece and England. The unique works of art and variety are breathtaking. The staff were top notch , just an amazing all around experience read more

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A perk of being a member of the Sunken Gardens was tickets to this place. The scavenger hunt was entertaining. The curation is a bit hit or miss. The alien room was very cool. If I had to pay to experience this place, I wouldn't- but as a Sunken Gardens perk, it was well worth it! read more

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Absolutely wonderful 1st time experience- highly recommend!!!! I came here on a Saturday for an awesome family friendly " Squid Game " experience. Love it... Spacious parking / friendly staff - everything was perfect. Cute date spot / weekend or weekday spot to check out. read more

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Very interesting museum with a wide array of glass sculptures and glass art. Prices are very affordable and conveniently located. They also have a very cute shop. Their customer service was wonderful. read more

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This glass museum has so much more than just glass. There is manga, comics, wall art and even aliens! If you modern love art, you will absolutely love this museum. read more

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Nice way to spend a few hours in St. Pete whether you are visiting the area or a local. The first floor hallway provides an interesting history of glass, And in the rooms on two floors of the museum, there are glass exhibits from various artist, styles and time periods. I included pictures of a few pieces that caught my attention. Go check it out, especially on a super hot day when you want to be in AC or also a great rainy day activity. read more

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Me and my friend went to the imagine museum yesterday' to enjoy our Friday. We truly had the best time. The museum has a really great amount of exhibits, amazing quotes, sweet staff, and I love how all the gallery rooms seamlessly move you through the museum. The museum is very aesthetically pleasing and the perfect time out whether solo, date, or with your friends. And it was so cool to see a king tut artifact in there as well! read more

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My husband and I loved our visit to the Imagine Museum. The creativity on display is incredible, and it's such a unique and engaging way to learn. The glass sculptures and their history were fascinating and beautifully presented. Paige at the front desk was absolutely lovely and made us feel very welcome. A wonderful experience that blends art, education, and inspiration. Highly recommend! read more

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We had a super time going through this museum of glass! They have incredible displays and I learned a lot. I wish they had offered the scavenger hunt to us as adults as well as the children. We are considering becoming members because of all the reciprocals. Overall, really worth checking out! read more

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This was definitely a neat spot to check out. I enjoyed all of the artistry. Everything was so beautiful. The people that made the sculptures and the art have very talented hands. It is definitely worth seeing at least once. Especially if you like art. They also had a huge UFO space type of exhibit. If you like that type of stuff, this is the place to go. read more

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If you haven't been here before, DO NOT MISS this incredible museum of glass art. I hadn't visited for way too long, and was wowed by the impressive growth. I didn't recall seeing the Chihuly pieces previously. The colors on the walls, the lighting, the museum layout makes it such a memorable experience. And what a great way to spend time on a gray day. DO NOT TOUCH or allow children to touch any of the pieces. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! We were looking for something to do indoors since the heat was more than we could bear. Not only was it cool inside, it was colorful, engaging, informative, more extensive than we thought, and affordable! I'm glad we opted to check it out. Normally, we spend 1-2 hours in a museum this size. We spent nearly 3 hours. Additionally, there is free audio spots throughout that engage the viewing g experience. read more

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I stopped by on my last day in town before heading to the airport. The outside of the building does not even come close to suggesting how amazing and huge the exhibits are inside. The exhibits are on 2 floors and include pieces made with a range of glass techniques including hot sculpting, casting, blown glass, and flame work. I spent almost 2 hours here enjoying myself. I've uploaded a bunch of pictures and will let those speak for themselves. Staff were friendly and happy to talk glass! I loved that they invited adults to do the scavenger hunt too; seriously, channel your inner child and say yes to this. It is fun hunting for the little glass animals and you get a certificate if you find them all! There is free parking in a lot behind the museum. Definitely don't miss this if you're visiting St Pete! read more

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What a super museum, if you love the great Chichuli Museum, you'll love the I M. This museum of almost all glass pieces, with some metal components and other components is a wonder to behold, When we entered, one of the museum's docents explained to my 6yo granddaughter that there was a scavenger hunt in first floor rooms, and that she had to find the location of nine little objects hidden around the beautiful glass exhibits, she was also given a cheat sheet with hints of the location of the the hidden treasures, she was told not the remove the objects but to put one of the provided stickers on the sheet. We all marveled at the beautiful creative pieces on the two floors that houses the museum exhibits and loved exploring the different artists techniques. read more

I visited the Imagine Museum last weekend and loved my time here. It's located right off Central Avenue. We came in on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. The tickets are reasonably priced. They also offer educator and first responder discounts. I loved all the exhibits. The tickets were fairly priced for the size of the museum. It features two floors of a variety of glass art. I loved it, I'd definitely come back for a special exhibit. Their gift shop had some great gift options. read more

lovely museum! staff was so welcoming and kind. the exhibits were so neat. an incredible date idea! read more

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Super cool place and only $5 for rest of November 2024 for Florida residents. It's a lot bigger than it appears and a nice one or two hours. read more

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Love our experience here! We were staying nearby, walking distance, so we had to give it a shot and come by. It also helped that they had an active group deal! Even without the Groupon deal it is a relatively affordable experience. The staff are so nice and friendly. Art pieces left me in awe. Loveee the interactive scavenger hunt on the second floor. It made the experience fun! Definitely recommend making an appointment to have a guided tour. We didn't but witnessed one of the tours and loved how the tour guide was actually educating about the actual pieces. Next time for sure! read more

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I checked out Imagine Museum today for the first time, and I was blown away by the incredible glasswork and endless creativity here. When you arrive, you are greeted by a sweet docent who runs you through the rules and introduces you to a scavenger hunt to play along the way. Her passion is as clear as her helpful directions. Once you enter the first gallery, if you're anything like me, you'll be amazed by the breathtaking glasswork kimonos created by Karen Lamonte in her 'Floating World' series. How she gets those intricate folds of fabric to appear so soft and delicate in their glass medium, I'll never know. I came primarily to see the local art of my sweet friend, Monica Guerrero, included in the exhibit for Graphic Worlds: Exploring Comic and Anime Art. Showcased alongside other colorful and creative art, this was a fun exhibit and I couldn't be prouder of her work! Other artists whose work caught my eye along the way were glass sculptures by John Kiley, 'Unseen Worlds' by Louis Markoya, and the works of Martin Blank. But the standout was definitely 'Porto Icosahedron' by Anthony James, a mesmerizing matrix of reflections and glowing LEDs. I could have looked at it for hours, as it felt neverending. One other space that felt this way, as if I could spend all day amongst the wonder of glass and light, was the room housing 1000 Prayers for Compassion, created by the founder of the museum, Trish Duggan. Neon lights illuminate 1,000 glass heads of the goddess of compassion, and as you sit in this space, your body calms, your mind eases and you truly find zen. I could have stayed in there all day. All in all, Imagine Museum surprised me from the moment I stepped inside, and I recommend it to all. Now, more than ever, we need to support the arts and the amazing world that creativity unlocks. read more

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Beautiful museum! We came here for the family friendly squid game experience! We enjoyed the experience with the exception of the trivia part being about the squid games show- since this was a family event - the kids can't actually watch squid games- so of course they didn't know details about the characters etc. otherwise the actual museum is beautiful and all of the other aspects of the game were great and truly family friendly-loved the scavenger hunt around the museum! read more

Very cool museum in downtown St Petersburg. I went during the free museum day, you have to register and get a pass. The art exhibit was glass art and it was all so beautiful. With the free museum day was only able to see the bottom floor but still worth it. They have very friendly and knowledgeable staff. There's a parking lot attached to the museum or you can park on the street. The museum was very clean and well kept. Definitely recommend this beautiful museum. read more

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I stumbled over Imagine Museum on Groupon. Let me tell you... Imagine Museum is worth the visit. Although, fairly small museum. The museum provides different art pieces that would give an all two hours or more to be captured into the experience. I highly recommend Imagine Museum and don't forget to capture great pictures. read more

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Welcoming staff who are enthusiastic about the museum and its content. Spectacular new exhibits featuring the work of Louis Markoya, protege of Salvador Dali. The artwork exploring the third dimension is mind blowing. There's also a great exhibit on the second floor featuring female pioneers from Helen Keller to Lucille Ball to Mae Jemison that is a perfect visit for Galentine's Day or Women's History Month. A scavenger hunt is set up on the second floor that the kids will love! read more

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We took advantage of the special $5 for Seniors weekday promotion before going to the James Museum. It's been about 3 years since our last visit. Pretty all the same Glass artists and their work. We enjoyed it nonetheless, and we're probably good for another visit in 5 years. read more

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The art pieces are quite pretty, but there are some very clearly stated political views on display, from the anti-abortion piece of babies on rocks to the J K Rowling featured as a heroine of today's age to the multiple pieces decrying the use of medications for mental and physical health. Was hoping that the misgendering from staff would be the worst of our visit, but this is clearly not an atmosphere for me anyway. read more

Imagine Museum - This is the plaque next to an exhibit of glass babies on rocks, meant to encourage anti-abortion feelings. - Art Museums Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

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Amazing displays and friendly staff. Very impressive selection of glass art and historical records. I highly recommend

I would have given a 5 star was it not for the entrance and Judy. During our visit there was a special event going on. The music and the people were so loud in the front hall we didn't understand the lady who sold the tickets at all. May be for that reason they needed a lady down the hall to explain some rules. It would have been a help if she was not so obnoxious and rude. Judy has to know to stop when guests want to be left alone. Judy doesn't send someone else after the guests if they want to be left alone! read more

So cool! I went to the Imagine Museum last week with my parents and we all loved it. There were so many amazing things to look at and admire. The museum has a ton of amazing glass art to look at, in styles I'd never heard of before. My mind was blown. I took so many pictures, and I keep going back and remembering my visit. I confess that as an adult, even with the number of signs that say not to touch, I really wanted to touch a bunch of the work. That said, I would not take children here. The temptation would be too much. They've got a very nice gift shop, with a very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Everyone working at the museum was smiling and nice. The visit was a real pleasure. Tip: I got a discount for our entry on Groupon for our entry tickets. read more

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This is just west of the Chihuly Museum and it has a parking lot, which is almost a must on Central Avenue. It's an eclectic collection of rotating exhibits. Big and small, industrial and artistic, the variety and thought put into the exhibits is outstanding. I highly encourage everyone to make this a stop. The gift shop is interesting too. read more

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Three of us went to their special event, Sunset Market on Fri. nite. They had live music, a vendor market place outside and Food trucks. There was also a glass blowing demonstration. The best part was the museum itself, all matter of glass art. From ancient cultures, early techniques, sculptures, modern Japanese glass and current day innovations. They had a scavenger hunt thru the 2nd floor exhibit rooms. There is a lovely gift shop and a cafe on the first floor along with 9 galleries. The second floor has 12 galleries. There is a small elevator to travel to the floors. There are large clean restrooms on each floor and water fountains. The free parking lot is in the back of the building with an entry door to the museum. If you park at the metered spots on the street you'll have 2 hours of parking. The docents and volunteers were very helpful and friendly. We got our free museum passes from the Pinellas Public Libraries. Each pass is good for 2 adults and 2 children. They have special programs Central Ave where the museum is located has many great restaurants. We are planning to go again soon. read more

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Fantastic museum ! Wonderful collection with great displays and world class museum NIT TO BE MISSED!!! read more

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This museum has a gorgeous collection of glass art. One of my favorite museums - however! On this visit there was a new exhibit by the museum's owner, which was pure political propaganda. It was very disappointing to see that. After walking past a placard that said something about how art is about truth and not propaganda, we then went into a room that was literally 100% right wing propaganda. Placard asks the viewer to be open-minded. One should always be open-minded when looking at art, but let's be clear here - the owner and artist is one of Trump's largest contributors in Florida. It was completely disingenuous to not simply present it as propaganda art. Which is fine and a real thing, just don't pretend it's not what you're doing. I found it very difficult to remain open-minded in this situation and I just wish it hadn't made a dent in an otherwise lovely experience of viewing other artists' work. read more

We had an unusually cool day during our recent St. Pete trip that forced us to choose something aside from beach time. I'm a fan of glass design because I've seen first-hand how hard it is to create. I've also created blown glass and can't even begin to understand how most of the artists in this museum create the work they've made. Unlike many museums, this one is filled with a great deal of content and a vast variance of displays. I didn't expect half of what I saw here and was really amazed at the different types of glass art on display. There are two floors of exploring to do, the combination of which will keep you busy for at least an hour. There's also a great deal to learn about glass art here, thanks to several instructional displays. Really enjoyed our trip here. Cheers! read more

Imagine Museum - Art Museums Near Me - Saint Petersburg, Florida

Wow! Love this museum. Imagine Museum has a special of $5 per person on Sundays through May (2022). They often run promotions and have a military discount. Regular price for adults is $15 and you get $2 off for a military discount. There are 11 rooms open right now. Some beautiful glass art is in every room. It's all amazing! Taking pictures is encouraged. Touching any of the art is a no-no. It's easy to understand why when you see these glass treasures! The staff is very friendly and even mingle with you some in the rooms giving you interesting info about the pieces and the artist. They have some beautiful glass pieces available in the museum gift shop as well. I highly recommend you take a visit to this unique museum in downtown St. Pete! read more

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This was such an awesome place! I was looking for a fairly good price on a museum in St. Pete and found this one on Groupon. The deal was great! So I wasn't this to be too good of a museum. I thought it would be small, but to my surprise, this was a really good museum with a lot of glass art! It's amazing to see the things the artists come up with and enjoyed going through the exhibits. I think my favorite one was the alien exhibit with all the aliens and spaceships. It was a good time and definitely recommend checking this one out! read more

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