Blue Star Welcome Week at Imagine Museum: Free Military Admission

September 2, 2026

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October 2, 2026 10:00 AM

Until October 2, 2026, 05:00 PM 7h

Blue Star Welcome Week at Imagine Museum: Free Military Admission

Military families are invited to explore Imagine Museum with free admission during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 26–October 4.

Event Highlights:

❤️ Free Admission for Military Families

Active-duty military members, veterans, and their families are invited to enjoy complimentary museum admission throughout Blue Star Welcome Week.

✨ Discover Contemporary Glass Art

Explore Imagine Museum’s galleries and experience an extraordinary collection of contemporary glass art from artists across the United States and around the world.

💙 A Warm Welcome to Tampa Bay

Whether you’re new to the area or have called Tampa Bay home for years, enjoy a welcoming space to connect, explore, and experience the local arts community.

🎨 A Museum Experience for the Whole Family

Spend the day discovering imaginative glass artwork, unique exhibitions, and creative experiences together.

Event Details:

📅 Dates: September 26–October 4, 2026

🕒 Times: Regular Museum Hours

📍 Location: Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art, St. Petersburg, Florida

🎟️ Admission: Free for military families during Blue Star Welcome Week

Experience:

Each year, approximately 600,000 military families move to new communities. Blue Star Welcome Week, an initiative of Blue Star Families, brings communities together to make those transitions feel more welcoming and connected.

As a participating Blue Star Museum, Imagine Museum is proud to extend that welcome to military families in Tampa Bay. Visit during Blue Star Welcome Week to discover contemporary glass art, explore the galleries together, and experience one of St. Petersburg’s distinctive cultural destinations.

Reserve your visit and join us September 26–October 4. Whether you’ve just arrived in Tampa Bay or already call our community home, we look forward to welcoming you and your family to Imagine Museum.

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Meira B.

19:07 08 Sep 25

I went here to celebrate my late 21 birthday and had an amazing time looking at all the glass, the exhibit was probably one of the better art galleries I've seen in awhile. This was a rather fun museum and it was cool to see the temporary exhibits definitely will come back some time:)

Joy C.

16:36 23 Aug 25

Hidden Gem in the outskirts of downtown St.Pete. I didn't know exactly what to expect; but boy, am I glad we gave it a shot. We came in for the
Partnership showing they had with Metrocon in Tampa. What we didn't expect was that outside of that specific gallery would be so many other it offers that would not only keep our interests, but seem to be tailored specifically for us. Besides from a pushy saleswoman in the world gift shop, the volunteers and employees were amazing. My son especially was incredibly excited about this space-themed exhibits upstairs, but was also impressed up the pieces that rounded out the asian exhibit downstairs. The kimonos were breathtaking, but the scroll work depicting leadership in China throughout the ages was fantastic! Can't wait for the next exhibit.

Robert C.

03:30 21 Aug 25

This was a very fun museum to explore. It didn’t seam like it would be much from the outside, but had plenty to offer on the inside. One could easily spend hours looking at everything this place has to offer. Something I appreciated was the variety of glass art they have on display. Some of the pieces leave you wondering how they were made while others leave you in awe in how patient the artists must be. For them this would truly have to be a passion with the levels of detail that went into their work. I enjoyed this museum so much I plan on making others trips back to take it in at a slower pace. If you want to be amazed with amazing pieces of glass work/art this is the place for you.

Ernie M.

09:46 11 Aug 25

This place is magical! There is so much to see and they always have something interactive going on, whether it's a artist performing or cosplay event. The staff is inviting and informative. We enjoyed this little gem. Parking is on the street and drink refreshments are free.

Elizabeth

21:22 24 Jul 25

I absolutely loved this museum! The art doesn’t just inspire—it truly transports you to another world. The creativity and craftsmanship with glass is just incredible. I was amazed by everything on display.

What I appreciated most is that they don’t only support talent from the U.S., but also from around the world. On top of that, many of the pieces share important messages about human rights and culture, which I found beautiful and powerful. It’s amazing how much can be taught through art.

The space itself is stunning, with breathtaking sculptures that really leave a mark. I went with my 7-year-old daughter, and she was fascinated too—she absolutely loved it. It’s definitely a place I want to visit again.
♥️

Shanel

18:33 20 Jul 25

A must visit in St. Pete! A quieter but absolutely beautiful 😍 museum! The glass sculptures and art work are very impressive! 34,000 sq feet of contemporary art and glass sculptures, they also have a lot of various paintings and other types of artwork to enjoy. I wanted to buy everything in the gift shop!

Roxann P.

02:18 19 Jul 25

This place is so cool. They a variety of glass art and other mediums. Very unique and worth visiting if you have never been before. The shop has a lot of unique glass items. They host of variety events as well!

Michael E.

19:00 12 Jul 25

The glass artwork on display here is absolutely amazing. Off the chart. The skill and talent to create the pieces on display is top notch. And the effort and time to find these items is hard to conceive.

Everything is beautifully displayed. The staff is friendly and very helpful. This museum is well worth the stop

Brad M.

13:58 05 Jul 25

If you're a glass lover you can't go wrong with this museum. One of the most famous glass blowers of his time. The family and I spent hours just amazed at all the beautiful glassware.