Smithsonian-affiliated history museum showcasing thousands of years of regional history through immersive exhibits, artifacts, maps, and stories that explore the people and cultures of Tampa Bay.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Seniors (60+): $16.95
College Students: $16.95
Youth (7–17): $14.95
Children (0–6): Free
How to Get There
From Downtown Tampa (less than 1 mi): Follow Water Street along the Tampa Riverwalk into the Water Street district and continue to the museum entrance at 801 Water Street near Amalie Arena and the waterfront.
Overview
The Tampa Bay History Center on Tampa's Riverwalk is a Smithsonian Affiliate with three floors of exhibits covering more than 12,000 years of Florida history, from Indigenous cultures and Spanish explorers to pirates, cigar makers, the cattle industry, and maritime trade. It also holds the Touchton Map Library, one of the Southeast's largest collections of rare Florida maps.
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