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EXPLORE | | | | | | | Children's Museum of Tampa7550 North Blvd
Tampa,
FL
33604
813-935-8441 | | | | | Description: LOWRY PARK. Little ones will revel in all the activities available at this educational museum. Exhibits change frequently and, since the majority of them are hands-on, kids get the opportunity to explore and learn as they play. In "Safety Village," they're able to test-drive diminutive cars and try on adult careers, such as fireman or bank teller. Displays are located outdoors as well as indoors, so you can even throw a little sunshine and fresh air into the beneficial mix of learning and laughter.
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| 401 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa,
FL
33606
813-254-1891 | | | | | Description: HYDE PARK. Housed in the former Tampa Bay Hotel, a Victorian-era extravaganza inspired by the Alhambra, this museum documents Tampa's history and development. Special exhibits showcase the city's role in the Spanish-American War and chart its progression from resort town to modern-day metropolis. The museum also features European and Asian artwork as well as period furnishings from the hotel's heyday. During the Christmas season, visitors can stroll through the historic museum accompanied by candlelight. NB Admission is cash only.
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| 225 S Franklin St
Tampa,
FL
33602
813-228-0097 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This is the type of museum that communities treasure and visitors find eminently fascinating. Exhibits proudly celebrate local heritage and highlight artifacts collected and excavated from the area. Among the items displayed are relics from the American Indians who originally inhabited the area and objects that reflect the city's ties to both the ocean and the military. A library of historical books and papers can also be found on the premises.
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| 600 N Ashley St
Tampa,
FL
33602
813-274-8130 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. This striking, riverside museum boasts an amazing collection of classical Greek and Roman artwork one of the country's best. It also prides itself on 20th-century American acquisitions including photographs, works on paper and sculpture. Aside from these permanent collections, the museum displays rotating and traveling exhibits throughout the year. There's even a gallery that highlights Florida's most well-received artists. Regular public workshops make art accessible to children and adults, and a gift shop offers distinctive merchandise. Outside, a park and sculpture garden take advantage of the waterside location.
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| University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa,
FL
33620
813-974-4133 | | | | | Description: NEW TAMPA. This museum manages the University of South Florida's art holdings, which encompass more than 3600 pieces. In the permanent collection, photography, sculpture, African art and graphics take the forefront; the temporary exhibitions include everything from aboriginal bark paintings to multi-media works by university faculty and students. Since many of the displays travel, this museum provides visitors a terrific opportunity to see cutting-edge works and those that have earned their prestige already. Among the artists represented are Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg and Robert Stackhouse.
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| Ybor City Museum State Park1818 9th Ave
Tampa,
FL
33605
813-247-6323 | | | | | Description: YBOR CITY. In the 19th century, cigars were big business in Tampa and Ybor City, its Hispanic enclave. This museum details the industry and its incredible economic impact on the region. Located in a former bakery, the attractions include a wealth of memorabilia and collections. Visitors can also explore the museum's gardens and walk through the homes that once sheltered cigar factory workers. A great slice of local history. On Saturday mornings, the museum offers a walking tour of Ybor City.
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