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Located on Tampa’s Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay History Center includes three floors of permanent and temporary exhibition space focusing on 12,000 years of Florida’s history and culture. A Smithsonian Affiliate museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the History Center includes the Touchton Map Library and Florida Center for Cartographic Education, and the Witt Research Center, and is home to the Columbia Cafe. One of Tampa’s premier cultural venues, the History Center’s hands-on, interactive exhibits and theaters provide an entertaining and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

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Tampa’s Black History Museum to host “Art & Soul” event on Sept. 6

Tampa’s Black History Museum will host “Art & Soul,” a free, public event on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Aug 22, 2024

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A new exhibit features rare map–the first to show Florida

(TAMPA, July 26, 2024) – A handful of Florida maps have reached an international level of importance, and this is one of them. Following his conquest of the Aztec Empire in …

Jul 26, 2024

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Historic announcement launches Tampa’s Black History Museum initiative

The Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa Housing Authority announced their collaborative effort to establish Tampa’s Black History Museum.

Jun 26, 2024

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Formal announcement set for Tampa’s Black History Museum

TAMPA, Fla. – Kicking off Juneteenth Week with a landmark announcement, the Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa Housing Authority will unveil their collaboration on Monday, June 17, to establish …

Jun 10, 2024

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Hillsborough County’s latest leap into the digital era

In an era where digital transformation is paramount, Hillsborough County’s Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s office stands out with its pioneering digitization project.

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The third annual Black History Month Reception welcomes Sen. Joyner

A celebration of legacy, leadership, and culture on Feb. 23, 2024 (TAMPA, Jan. 4, 2024) – The Tampa Bay History Center is proud to announce the third annual Black History …

Jan 04, 2024

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‘Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s’ opening next month

Scheduled to open its doors on November 4, 2023, Decade of Change offers a fascinating exploration of Florida's first modern decade. From the lively jazz tunes of the Roaring Twenties to the architectural evolution witnessed in the construction of bungalows and Mediterranean Revival-style homes, the exhibition provides a snapshot of the diverse facets that defined Florida in the 1920s.

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Travails and Triumphs exhibit receives special commendation from Hillsborough County

Today, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners recognized Travails and Triumphs with a special commendation.

Sep 07, 2023

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Museum galleries reopen Thursday at 10 a.m.

After closing in advance of severe weather from Idalia, the Tampa Bay History Center will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m.

Aug 30, 2023

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A call for volunteers that echoes across Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. – Volunteers outnumber Tampa Bay History Center staff by two to one and are the driving force behind an exceptional gallery experience. Right now is the time to …

Jun 23, 2023