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December 3 Join the Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council and community leaders for the dedication and unveiling of the Cespedes Hall Historical Marker on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony...

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Cespedes Hall Historical Marker Dedication

Special Events

December 14 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...

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Ybor City Walking Tour

Tours

December 21 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...

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Downtown Tampa Walking Tour

Tours

January 22 This program examines the intertwined history of Tampa’s Catholic and Jewish communities. A panel of longtime local leaders will share knowledge and personal experiences, offering insights into this...

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Florida Conversations: History of Catholic-Jewish Relations

Talks

February 19 The Tampa Bay History Center and WUSF present a program on the Florida Chitlin’ Circuit, a network of Black-owned venues that thrived during the Jim Crow era. Local and national experts will discuss...

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Florida Conversations: Chitlin’ Circuit

Talks

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10:00 am

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AARP Tampa Bay Day

AARP Tampa Bay Day

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa

6:30 pm

November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Florida Conversations: A New Perspective of V.M. Ybor and His City

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa

Free

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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

Youth (7-17): $14.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free

**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.

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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.

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