Kids absolutely loved it and so did me and my husband! Had tons of fun playing with our kids at…read moremany of the interactive zones.

To preface - I am writing this review as a mom of a 1.5 and 2.5 year old but providing my insight…read moreas a former homeschooled child (2nd grade - 6th grade) visiting museums ad nauseam. The set up of this museum is underwhelming but overwhelming in the moment. After purchasing tickets, you walk immediately into a water table area which is quite large but hard for little kids to interact with the water. By little kids, I mean 1.5 (walking age) to 3 yo old. Big kids are running around and throwing balls into the water and there are maybe 5 step stools total to use to reach the water. It might be a nice add to have a little kids water area attached to the larger water table. Plus the seating for parents are plastic Adirondack chairs. Maybe they're easier to clean or replace but additional benches might be a better use of the seating. All in all, it's a rather jolting start to the museum experience. Next, you have to go back out to the lobby area to catch ONE elevator to go up to the second and third floors. The second floor was so packed, we could hardly get off the elevator. I have to preface, we are in spring break but I kid you not, every single station and toy was being used and the kids were FERAL. Bigger kids were running around, shoving younger kids out of the way (lord of the flys iykyk) which is understandable cause 6-9 year old are hyped up too. But the set up was really hard to go from one area to the next without elbowing someone in the face. The stations were cool but the flow is not the best. Speaking for 6-9 year olds too, it seemed hard for them to really play cause there were so many little kids in the way. I'm not sure how to combat something like this (accommodate for diff age ranges) but there was simply not enough space overall. And no big jungle gym or trampoline area or plastic ball area with nets for the opportunity to fling their little kid bodies around. The third floor was extremely underwhelming and a poor use of space. I think the skeleton of the dinosaur takes up way too much room and the space can be utilized a lot better by brining it down to the area with the train set. Upstairs could be a huge opportunity for a jungle gym, plastic ball pits or netting or airplanes or something else that is a lot more interactive. I feel like the set up of the museum is off. There is no natural flow and people get stuck in each of the stations. Especially if you have multiple kids you're trying to chase, it's kinda a nightmare. All in all, we won't be returning until the kids are older and it's way too hot outside to do anything else.

This is such a great roadside attraction in Plant City. You can't miss this place if you are…read moredriving in I-4. It's right on the exit. The tickets are 25 per person for general admission, but you can get discounts on various sites. After going though the gift shop, there is an interactive area with a play grounds, mini golf, splash pad, and fossil excavation. There are also two indoor areas, including an animatronic dinosaur display, and skeleton display. Going further are various areas of static dinosaur statues, with plenty of dinosaurs to see. There is also a mammoth area as well. You can easily spend an hour or two just seeing the displays. They also added an animatronic dinosaur band, which is very similar to Chuck E Cheese. Staff are friendly and very helpful, but I wish there were more to explain the dinosaurs and displays. While most of the area and activities are free, there are some additional costs for other activities. If you want to do fossil excavation and the train ride, that cost extra and you can buy a package for them. There is also a dinosaur scooter ride for 5 dollars, which your can ride a dinosaur shaped scooter around an area for 3 minutes. It's similar to the animal scooters you see at the malls. There are also animatronic dinosaur rides for a dollar, which are near the indoor museum area. It's a slow moving ride that lasts two minutes. Best of all, adults are allowed to ride too. Various photo ops are available as well, including a saddled dinosaur to cowboy up on. Parking is free and there are no metal detectors or scanners to go though. It is a tourist trap attraction, but a very good one especially if you love dinosaurs. While the regular admission plus extra costs for other activities can get expensive, it's still worth going at least once. Kids and adults will enjoy this fun place! Overall: A

Are some of the dinosaurs aged and corny looking? Sure. But for a relatively modest entry fee ($25…read moreper adult), this is still a good time. The dinosaurs are spread out across a long and mostly shaded walk way, and there is a nice variety of dinosaurs with an explanation for each one. There are also some indoor and air conditioned exhibits too with animatronic dinosaurs. As for little kids, there is a playground inside and a mini putt-putt course. The putt-putt course is very small and limited, but it's included with admission. There is also a dinosaur dig for an extra charge, but we did not do that. There are a couple of food and snack spots, but they seemed pretty limited in their offerings.

Our first trip to play at this new location. We came to use some of their resources (printing) and…read morethe kids came to the children's museum room which is currently themed archeology! They are having the time of their lives

Been here a few times and very beautiful place with amazing history. This is in the basement of…read morethe museum at rathskeller. Very good food and coffee here

We purchased tickets online for the Victorian Christmas Stroll. Tickets were $20 per person. The…read morearchitecture of the building is stunning; looks like a castle! Upon entry the receptionist checks you in and encourages you to watch the 15 min video prior to exploring. They also have a scavenger hunt to keep you entertained throughout the stroll. The exhibit was very unique and filled with unique history. The museum is very tiny and leaves you wanting more. As large as it appears from the outside, you would think the museum would be congruent. It took us about 30-45 mins to stroll through it, and that included the 15 minute video. Overall it was a good experience.

So one random fair day it was a step back in time to what a settlement would have looked like next…read moreto a fair of the future! So coming here was totally random as none of us knew this existed it was just tucked away from the rest of the state fair and what a cool treat this was to an already awesome day! So this area is basically a bunch of colonial style buildings with lots of people playing those parts as it has everything a town would have back then and then some! We explored all the different buildings some with individuals crafting items like candles and rugs the old school way which was super cool to see as that isn't always the case anymore but with that said you really can't go wrong as that's when things were quality built to last! Pretty much everything here was a history lesson and a much needed one as it had been a while since I've been in an atmosphere like this making for a super fun time! Overall this is a super cool addition to the fair and a must do on your visit as we spent a good deal of time here and could have spent more time had we discovered this sooner, so definitely don't overlook this super cool area of history as it's a lot of fun!

Awesome time at Cracker Country. Came here with my daughter's second grade class. Learned all about…read morelife in the 1800-1900s. The buildings consist of historic, period pieces such as a one room school house, butter and candle making and, Of course, the "cracking" of the whip. Tons of fun while learning.

Went here as a kid and it was very nostalgic to go back but ohmygod the ticketing is so poorly run…read more Even if you get a ticket online, you need to wait in the absurdly long line to get a sticker. It was like 20 minutes and they only had one person at the booth. Waiting outside in heat with no shade is just wild, especially with the world's slowest ticket process ever and kids waiting as impatiently as I was in a line to an even longer wait. There is also a machine that kids love to press that I actually thought was construction. It was so loud we had to leave that whole area of the museum. Also the listed drone flying times were just a little late-- we waited for 11:45 and no one came out until 11:50. It was fine but I was worried it wasn't happening! All this aside, there is a lot to learn and look at, even for adults! They have exhibits about dinosaurs, the human body, moon geology, illusions, gravity, and more.

Was trying to escape this FL heat, a day at the Museum seemed perfect!…read more Purchasing the tickets and entry was really easy, lots of parking and we didn't have to walk very far to the entrance. There are lots to do for kids and adults. They recently added or renovated the planetorium, it's state of the art and the sounds and picture is awesome! The show was great and there are several choices for shows at different times of the day. Yes, they also have cocktails and food! I was very impressed with the quantity and overall experience here....highly recommend for kids and adults.

Went here for an open house where the kids could check out the new play area. It was only limited…read moreto 20 mins and we got kicked out even though it wasn't busy at all and there wasn't even a lot of kids. I didn't that part but the play area is really fun for my toddler and he loved it. It's a small area but the play sections are very intentional. Other than the blond lady guarding the play area, everyone else was super friendly. I wish they were open for play on weekends but only Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This space is very special. We did a performance to raise money on 9/11 last year and the people…read morewho worked there were absolutely amazing. The history of the museum is so cool. It's a treasure in and for Tampa. I highly recommend it to folks who enjoy hidden gems. Call first before you visit as it's run by volunteers and hours may vary.

What a fun Museum type of place to go. We got in with our NARM membership so there wasn't any…read moreadditional fee. I loved how interactive the place is. There are so many videos and hands on activities. They have a rope tying station, They have stations where you lift the flaps and you can learn more. When they talk about the orange groves you walk into a little building front. Inside they have more information. When you learn about the shipping industry you walk into a shipping crate and there is a little interactive video. When you learn about the ships that carried cargo they have a room you go into and they have a video. You choose what route you take on the monitor and then it tells you a story with live action about where you go into a room and they have a video presentation. Spoiler alert, there are pirate ships involved. It has multiple screens and you feel like you're in a Hollywood live action movie. This place is a must see for those history buffs and those that like to be entertained and enjoy interactive exhibits.

We've visited the museum a few times now. It's so much fun bringing guests here to get a first hand…read morelook into the rich and diverse history of the Tampa Bay. Great spot to bring kids to.

how cool is it to come hang on a real wwii ship! a museum all year round and haunted adventure…read morehalloween time! always going back here! thank you

OMG. This was amazing. I was a little apprehensive when I showed up with a 3 year old after reading…read moresome of the reviews. My little one loved it more than the aquarium. There are some areas that are hot and stuffy but there are also designated air conditioned rooms. His favorite part was going up up and up! I won't lie, I was getting nauseous looking down but outside was nice with the winds. I def recommend checking it out.

This is a major hidden gem! This place has all kind of cool old artifacts from original fair days…read more Giant ferris wheel 100yrs old that still works. Trains that hauled the tigers. I mean all kinds of stuff spread across this property. They even have disco gold and each hole has old carny stuff. This was a period of the freakshows so alot of that kind if stuff too. Not to mention this town is actaul carny town of America. The ol Circus days

I have been wanting to stop here for years, and finally got the chance. I was warmly greeted and…read morefor $20 you can spend as much time as you want in the museum. I was amazed it was two floors and had an elevator and restrooms on both floors. There is oodles of circus nostalgia and lots of history to read about. On the second floor there is a movie playing which is interesting. I absolutely loved the miniature circus replica. All in all, a great way to spend a few hours, and you even get popcorn on the way out. There is a cute gift shop in front.