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April 26 Explore the city's Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa's historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area's musical references, which offer insights into African-American...

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Central Avenue Walking Tour
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May 6 Join us as we commemorate Tampa's Emancipation Day with an unforgettable celebration at Tampa’s Black History Museum! Experience a powerful reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, live music, and a...

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Tampa's Emancipation Day Celebration
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May 10 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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May 15 A puzzling endangered marine mammal death leads Florida game warden Jake Hawkins to investigate a shocking wildlife crime--and to a backcountry sense of justice that can only end in violence. Read more...

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Book Group: "Bones in Water" by Bob H. Lee
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May 17 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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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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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.

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