Tampa
MuseumsTampa along with St. Petersburg contain the majority of Museums in the Tampa Bay area. You will find Tampa Bay art museums, history museums, automobile museums, science museums and more. HistoryHenry B. Plant MuseumFormerly known as the Tampa Bay Hotel, this hotel attracted well-known guests such as Babe Ruth and Teddy Roosevelt. 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: 813-254-1891 http://www.plantmuseum.com Florida Holocaust Museum Largest Holocaust Museum in the Southeast has permanent and traveling exhibits that feature the history of the Holocaust. 55 Fifth St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-820-0100 http://www.flholocaustmuseum.org Tampa Bay History Center Displays the history of the Tampa Bay area, from cigars to Cubans to Gasparilla. 225 S. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-228-0097 http://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org Ybor City Museum Society / Ybor City State Museum Museum exhibits the history of Ybor City. There are displays regarding the cigar industry and Cuban influence of the area. Walking tours and cigar rolling demonstrations are provided as well. 2009 N. Angel Oliva Senior St. Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: (813) 247-1434 http://www.ybormuseum.org St. Petersburg Museum of History Diplays the history of St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula. 335 2nd Ave. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL Phone: (727) 894-1052 http://www.spmoh.org ScienceMOSI - Museum of Science & IndustryLargest science center in the Southeastern United States 4801 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33617 Toll-Free: (800) 995-6674 Phone: (813) 987-6100 http://www.mosi.org ArtFlorida Museum of Photographic Arts, Inc.Displays historic and contemporary photographic art of photographic arts around the world. 200 N. Tampa St. Suite 130 Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 221-2222 http://www.FMoPA.org The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art John Ringling had this museum built to display his private collection of art gathered from his travels. Includes American, European, and Asian works. Located on the Ringling estate which also features the Da d’Zan mansion, waterfront mansion of John and Mable Ringling, two Circus Museums, and Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden. 5401 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: 941-359-5700 http://www.ringling.org Salvador Dali Museum Comprehensive Collection of Salvador Dali’s works. 1000 Third St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-823-3767 http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org Tampa Museum of Art One of the most popular Tampa Bay Art museums houses contemporary, classical, art. Renowned permanent collection of Greek and Roman antiques, sculpture and works. 600 N. Ashley Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-274-8130 http://www.TampaMuseum.com Gulf Coast Museum of Art Tampa museum of contemporary Florida art with permanent and rotating exhibits. 12211 Walsingham Rd. Largo, FL 33778 Phone: 727-518-6833 http://www.gulfcoastmuseum.org The Arts Center Offers over 700 classes and workshops in ceramics, painting, photography, glass blowing, etc. Also features rotating exhibits of contemporary art from artists around the world. The Arts Center will be moving to a new $30 million 133,000 sq. foot building in downtown St. Petersburg expected to be completed by July 2008. 719 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-7872 http://www.theartscenter.org University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum 4202 E. Fowler Ave. CAM101 Tampa, FL 33620 Phone: 813-974-4133 http://www.usfcam.usf.edu Special InterestsTampa Bay Automobile MuseumFeatures a collection of vintage cars with cars dating as far back as the 1920’s and 1930’s. 3301 Gateway Centre Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL 33782 Phone: 727-579-8226 http://www.tbauto.org The Victory Ship d/b/a American Victory Mariners Memorial & Museum Ship Renovated 61 year old cargo ship served in 3 wars. Self-guided tours and cruises are available. 705 Channelside Dr Berth 271 Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-228-8766 http://www.americanvictory.org Florida International Museum Museum contains traveling exhibits that change over time. 244 Second Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-341-7900 http://www.floridamuseum.org Children’s MuseumsThe Children's Museum of TampaContains 16 Kid sized buildings and exhibits, including a bank, fast food restaurant, grocery store, and more. 7550 N. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33604 Phone: 813-935-8441 http://www.cmtampa.org Great Explorations Children’s museum where children can step into the roles of doctors, firefighters, etc. Also has programs, shows, and learning exhibits. 1925 Fourth Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Phone: 727-821-8992 http://www.greatexplorations.org
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