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
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Nell Ward Lecture on Cartography
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesPutting 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 …
Free
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Crafted History Lunch Cruise
CRAFT 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL, United StatesSet 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 …
$89.95
Every Map Tells a Story
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesStep 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 …
Chinsegut Hill Tour
Chinsegut Hill 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, United StatesOpen 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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Ybor City Walking Tour
The Cuban Club 2010 N Avenida Republica de Cuba, Tampa, FL, United StatesEmbark 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
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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.
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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.
