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May 2026
Tampa Riverfest 2026

Featured May 1 - May 2

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

The Tampa Bay History Center will be open until 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, making it a premier stop during your Riverfest celebration. Located at the southern end of the Riverwalk near Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, the History Center offers three floors of Tampa Bay history, waterfront views and dining at Columbia Cafe.

Make the History Center part of your Tampa Riverfest weekend.

$18.95
FAMU Annual Farm Fest

Featured May 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Florida A&M University Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United States

Celebrating Florida Emancipation Day On May 20, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was announced in Tallahassee, Florida. The Tampa Bay History Center in partnership with Florida A&M University’s Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station, invites the community to the FAMU Annual Farm Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. …

Free
June 2026
A Juneteenth Jubilee

June 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

Join Tampa’s Black History Museum and the Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for A Juneteenth Jubilee, a concert and celebration recognizing Juneteenth and the history of emancipation. Featuring multiple performers and artists, this special program uses music, movement, spoken word, and cultural expression to explore the meaning of Juneteenth beyond …
July 2026
Canceled Slice of History: Pizza and Trivia

July 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

This event is ideal for young adults in the Tampa Bay area. Join us for a special trivia night and bring your friends. Ages 18-30 are welcome.

$5
A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America

Featured July 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United States

Celebrate Independence Day with hourly screenings of “A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America,” a Smithsonian Channel documentary exploring the history behind “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Screenings are included with gallery admission on July 4, 2026.

$18.95
Liberty by the Bay

Featured July 4 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park 1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL, United States

Celebrate America250 with the Tampa Bay History Center at Liberty by the Bay. The Tampa Bay History Center is joining the City of Tampa for Liberty by the Bay, a free Fourth of July celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Held Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Liberty by the Bay brings …

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.

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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.

Indoor event space with round tables covered in bright green linens and set with salads, bread, glasses, and floral centerpieces, with large windows overlooking the water.

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