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History as a Joke: Hockey serves up the surprising history of the sport with humor, storytelling, and a distinctly Tampa point of view, proving that hockey and laughs thrive right here in the heat.
A HarpSound Live! concert "Jazz: Then and Now" brings the sound of jazz to life through live performance and stories from the Tampa Bay area’s music past. Throughout the evening, …
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
