You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.
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 …
Join docent Amy Tyrrell for a 20-minute guided walkthrough of Cigar City and discover how Tampa became one of the world’s leading cigar manufacturing centers. Amy connects Henry B. Plant’s transportation network with Vicente Martinez Ybor’s cigar factories, revealing how industry and immigration transformed a small Florida community into the city of Tampa. Explore maps, …
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, …
Enjoy a guided tour of America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation and explore America’s evolution through the lens of its most popular instrument. Discover how the guitar has reflected generational change, racial division, politics, consumer culture, and shifting trends throughout the nation’s history. Registration is free but required. Registration includes 20% off regular …
Bring a few items from your personal collection! We will kick off with an inspiring panel featuring local historians, community elders, and preservation experts. You will learn the best practices for handling, digitizing, and storing delicate photos and documents. More importantly, we’ll discuss the profound cultural significance of everyday Black history and why your family's …
Mark your calendar for the Tampa Bay History Center’s Florida Book Review event for the monthly book club. This free program invites readers to gather for an in-depth discussion of Florida literature, featuring titles that span history, fiction, politics, and culture. Hosted at the History Center with a Zoom option available, the Florida Book Review …
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.
