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Join on 813 Day, Explore All Year

Whether you’re a Tampan, Tampanian, or Tampeños, today we’re celebrating the 813!
Celebrate 813 Day on Aug. 13 with a visit to the Tampa Bay History Center. First-time guests can apply the cost of admission toward any level of membership and return free throughout the year. All memberships include free or discounted admission to a dozen local museums and attractions, a $165 value! Guests can also upgrade to a higher-level membership for access to hundreds of museums nationwide.
New members on Aug. 13 will also receive 20% off in the Museum Store for one day only.*
Through exhibitions grounded in local history, the History Center highlights the power of place, the idea that landscapes, landmarks and neighborhoods carry meaning, memory and identity. Discover how Tampa Bay’s past continues to shape the future of historic Hillsborough County.
*Excludes consignment, fine jewelry and artwork. May not be combined with other discounts.
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Museum hours
The history center is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
**Galleries are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas and open until 3 p.m. on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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Weddings
The History Center provides a dramatic and historic backdrop for your wedding, wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. Give your wedding a unique Tampa flair your guests will remember for a lifetime.
Corporate events
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind Tampa experience for your next corporate event or convention party? Are you a meeting planner looking for a unique setting to host a board retreat or employee function? Located within walking distance of downtown hotels, the History Center is perfect for your next corporate event.


