Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
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Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
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Black History Book Club: “Black Like Me”
Black History Book Club: “Black Like Me”
We are excited to announce the Black History Book Club launch at Tampa's Black History Museum on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Sessions will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at 1213 N. Central Ave. These discussions will occur on the last Monday of February, April, June, August, and October, and the second Monday in December …
Free
1 event,
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
Free
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
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Black History Month Reception
Black History Month Reception
The Black History Month Reception is on Feb. 28, 2025, at 801 Water St., Tampa. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a reception with saxophonist David Nichols and a cash bar, followed by the program at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Leonard George Jr., Esq., will share his inspiring story. Dr. Rozelia Kennedy will present the Dr. Bernard Lafayette History Award, and Emerald Morrow, an Emmy-winning journalist, will emcee.
$75
Every Map Tells a Story
Every Map Tells a Story
Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories, …
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
0 events,
1 event,
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
Free
2 events,
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Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography
Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography
Putting Florida on the Map: The Story Behind the Hernan Cortes Map of the Gulf Featuring Tom Touchton & Rodney Kite-Powell Few maps surpass the importance of the one created to accompany Hernán Cortés's 1522 letter to Spain's King Charles V. That map, published with the letter in 1524, is the first printed map to …
Free
OLLI-USF: Mapping the American Sea
OLLI-USF: Mapping the American Sea
The crucial role of the Gulf of Mexico is often overlooked in the study of American history. Tampa Bay History Center (TBHC) historian Rodney Kite-Powell discusses the Mapping the American …
$40
1 event,
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Crafted History Lunch Cruise
Crafted History Lunch Cruise
Set sail aboard Craft’s history lunch cruise, featuring narration by one of Florida’s most esteemed historians, Rodney Kite-Powell. From tales of Henry Plant’s railroad to the evolution of Hillsborough County, Rodney’s narration promises to be both enlightening and entertaining. Rodney will also highlight a section on Gasparilla to close out the 2025 Gasparilla season during this cruise. …
$89.95
1 event,
Every Map Tells a Story
Every Map Tells a Story
Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories, …
4 events,
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Ybor City Walking Tour
Ybor City Walking Tour
Embark on a Saturday walking tour through Ybor City, Tampa’s historical gem, and trace the district’s compelling tale from its cigar-making heyday to its lively contemporary culture. Stroll through brick-lined streets, discovering the echoes of Ybor’s immigrant roots and the legacy that continues to shape this eclectic neighborhood. GET TICKETS Lace up and explore with …
$20
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
0 events,
1 event,
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
Free
1 event,
OLLI-USF: Mapping the American Sea
OLLI-USF: Mapping the American Sea
The crucial role of the Gulf of Mexico is often overlooked in the study of American history. Tampa Bay History Center (TBHC) historian Rodney Kite-Powell discusses the Mapping the American …
$40
0 events,
1 event,
Every Map Tells a Story
Every Map Tells a Story
Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the …
4 events,
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Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
Downtown Tampa Walking Tour
Discover Tampa’s past as you stroll through historic districts on this Downtown Tampa walking tour. From its humble beginnings as a 19th-century military outpost, Tampa has evolved into a bustling hub of commerce. GET TICKETS Lace up and explore with us! Secure your place on these engaging monthly walking tours by purchasing advance tickets. Members …
$20
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
1 event,
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
This spring break, we will turn our classroom into a theatre! Watch movie clips of films featuring Tampa Bay and Florida locations. Enjoy bingo, prizes, and popcorn! Museum staff will provide fun historical and cultural analysis about each clip. Included with museum admission. GET TICKETS
2 events,
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
This spring break, we will turn our classroom into a theatre! Watch movie clips of films featuring Tampa Bay and Florida locations. Enjoy bingo, prizes, and popcorn! Museum staff will provide fun historical and cultural analysis about each clip. Included with museum admission. GET TICKETS
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
Free
3 events,
AARP Tampa Bay Day
AARP Tampa Bay Day
The Tampa Bay History Center will host AARP Tampa Bay Day, offering free admission to AARP members. Participants can register online to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the …
Free
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Florida Conversations: Tracing Florida Journeys
Florida Conversations: Tracing Florida Journeys
Dr. Leslie Poole shares research spanning the colonial period to the 20th century, focusing on explorers and travelers who documented their experiences in Florida. Her work reveals how the state’s …
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
This spring break, we will turn our classroom into a theatre! Watch movie clips of films featuring Tampa Bay and Florida locations. Enjoy bingo, prizes, and popcorn! Museum staff will …
3 events,
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Sangria and Stories: Invisible Immigrants
Sangria and Stories: Invisible Immigrants
Enjoy a glass of Columbia Restaurant’s signature sangria before a gallery talk with Michelle Hearn, Director of Curatorial Affairs. Invisible Immigrants. Spaniards in the U.S. (1868-1945) exhibits the untold stories of the Spanish …
$20
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Book Group: “Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist” by Jasmin Graham
Book Group: “Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist” by Jasmin Graham
Sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years, so there is a lot they can teach us about survival and adaptability. For example: how do sharks, which …
FREE
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
This spring break, we will turn our classroom into a theatre! Watch movie clips of films featuring Tampa Bay and Florida locations. Enjoy bingo, prizes, and popcorn! Museum staff will …
2 events,
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
Spring Break: Florida Film Fun
This spring break, we will turn our classroom into a theatre! Watch movie clips of films featuring Tampa Bay and Florida locations. Enjoy bingo, prizes, and popcorn! Museum staff will provide fun historical and cultural analysis about each clip. Included with museum admission. GET TICKETS
Every Map Tells a Story
Every Map Tells a Story
Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the …
4 events,
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College Hill Black History Walking Tour
College Hill Black History Walking Tour
Experience the College Hill Black History Walking Tour, a captivating 90-minute exploration of significant historical sites in Tampa’s Black community. The College Hill Black History Walking Tour celebrates the rich heritage of East Tampa's College Hill neighborhood. In the late 1800s, Black families began purchasing lots in anticipation of a college being built—a promise that …
$20
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
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1 event,
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
Free
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Every Map Tells a Story
Every Map Tells a Story
Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories, …
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from …
$5
0 events,
1 event,
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa
Join "Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa," a 20-minute docent-led tour offered every Tuesday at 2 p.m., and step into this gallery chronicling Tampa’s rise as the cigar-making capital of the U.S.
Free
1 event,
Every Map Tells a Story
Every Map Tells a Story
Step back in time with a tour of Tampa’s history through a stunning collection of maps at the Tampa Bay History Center. Each map provides a unique window into the lives of Florida’s early inhabitants, from indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers to settlers and pioneers who shaped the region. This tour highlights centuries of stories, …
3 events,
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Open every weekend, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site is located atop one of the highest points in Florida and surrounded by a 114-acre preserve. From prehistoric people to pioneer settlers, from an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. GET TICKETS
$5
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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.
Admission prices
Adult: $18.95
College Student: $16.95
Senior (60+): $16.95
College Student: $16.95
Senior (60+): $16.95
Youth (7-17): $14.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free
**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.
We can host your event.
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.
