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November 8 Experience an unforgettable evening at the Tampa Bay History Center's Annual Gala on November 8, 2024, from 7-11 p.m., with Gala Chairs Duncan and Jessica Belser. As the exclusive fundraiser for our region's...

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Annual Gala
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November 9 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
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November 10 Join us at Plant City History & Photo Archives for an afternoon of engaging talks. We will discuss the fascinating history of our local railroad system and how it united our communities. Our local...

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History Talk: Riding the Rails
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November 16 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 Walking Tour
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November 16 Explore the centuries-old monuments within Oaklawn Cemetery, the final resting place for many individuals of historical significance, including Tampa's first mayor, Joseph B. Lancaster. Join the Oaklawn...

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Oaklawn Cemetery Walking Tour
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Florida Conversations: Tampa’s Historic Streetcars

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

Digital Preservation and Urban Heritage Learn about Tampa’s historic streetcar system, an iconic element of the city’s urban heritage that connects the past to the present. Residents and visitors may be familiar with the modern replica streetcars that traverse Tampa, but there are two additional archival streetcars from the early 20th century that rarely make …

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Central Avenue Walking Tour

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

Embark on a journey through Tampa's historic Central Avenue district, once celebrated as the "Harlem of the South." Explore the rich narrative of this African-American community from the 1890s through the 1960s, with landmarks including St. James Church and Perry Harvey Sr Park. Join our walking tours on select Fridays at 10 a.m. Discover Central …

$20
Event Series Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

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

Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s offers a glimpse of the fashion, music, architecture, social movements, and politics that defined Florida during the decade. Join this afternoon gallery tour, which is included with museum admission.

$16.95
Event Series Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

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

Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s offers a glimpse of the fashion, music, architecture, social movements, and politics that defined Florida during the decade. Join this afternoon gallery tour, which is included with museum admission.

$16.95
Event Series Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

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

Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s offers a glimpse of the fashion, music, architecture, social movements, and politics that defined Florida during the decade. Join this afternoon gallery tour, which is included with museum admission.

$16.95
Event Series Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

Gallery Tour: Decade of Change

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

Decade of Change: Florida in the 1920s offers a glimpse of the fashion, music, architecture, social movements, and politics that defined Florida during the decade. Join this afternoon gallery tour, which is included with museum admission.

$16.95

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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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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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