Imagine Museum Celebrates Tampa Bay Comic Convention: Comic Universe

August 13, 2026

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August 29, 2026 10:00 AM

Until August 29, 2026, 05:00 PM 7h

Imagine Museum Celebrates Tampa Bay Comic Convention: Comic Universe

Experience a weekend of comics, cosplay, contemporary glass art, anime, gaming, and pop culture at Imagine Museum during TB Comic Convention

Event Highlights:

🦸 Graphic Worlds Exhibition — Explore comic, animation, and pop culture-inspired contemporary glass art.

🛍️ Comic Universe Market — Shop comics, collectibles, artwork, apparel, toys, and fandom creations.

🎤 Live Entertainment & Fandom Activities — Enjoy trivia, Family Fandom Feud, cosplay, interactive experiences, live music, and food vendors.

🎨 Workshops & Artist Experiences — Create, learn, and discover how pop culture inspires contemporary glass art.

Event Details:

📅 August 28–30, 2026

📍 Imagine Museum

Friday, August 28

☕ Beyond the Teabag: Exploring Fine Chinese Teas | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

🛍️ Comic Universe Market | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

🦸 Comic Icons in Glass: Deadpool-Inspired Stained Glass Workshop with Christina Pena | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Saturday, August 29

🐉 The Art of the Dragon: Stained Glass Workshops with Christina Pena | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM & 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

🎤 Comic Universe LIVE, featured artist presentation From Panels to Paint: An Evening with Matt Haghighi, food, live music, cosplay, shopping, and interactive activities

Sunday, August 30

✏️ Figure Drawing Through the Multiverse with Christina Pena | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

🎤 Comic Universe LIVE, Button Smashers live music, cosplay, activities, shopping, and family-friendly fun

Admission:

$5 Museum Admission All Weekend

FREE for Imagine Museum Members, children ages 0–6, and guests wearing cosplay or comic-inspired attire.

Additional registration and fees apply for select workshops and figure drawing experiences.

Experience:

Discover Graphic Worlds, Imagine Museum’s exhibition celebrating comics, animation, illustration, and storytelling through contemporary glass art. As an official promotional partner of Tampa Bay Comic Convention, Imagine Museum brings fans together for a unique celebration of creativity, imagination, and fandom.

🎟️ Tickets are expected to sell quickly! Pre-register today to secure your admission and guarantee your spot. Limited availability may remain at the door based on capacity.

Age Group

All

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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.