Open 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 an agrarian plantation before the Civil War to the emancipation of enslaved people, Chinsegut Hill has witnessed thousands of years of Florida’s history. Adult: $10 …
Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname "Cigar City." Enjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa, a 20-minute tour, every Thursday at 2 p.m. ADMISSION TICKETS
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, …
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.
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 …
Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname "Cigar City." Enjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa, a 20-minute tour, every Thursday at 2 p.m. ADMISSION TICKETS
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 …
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 …
Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname "Cigar City." Enjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa, a 20-minute tour, every Thursday at 2 p.m. ADMISSION TICKETS
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 …
Join Michelle Hearn, Director of Curatorial Affairs, to learn about the process of curating an exhibition that spans more than 14,000 years of regional history. Then head into the gallery for an up-close look at the finished installation and the stories it brings to life. Registration is free, but required. Registration is free and includes …
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 …
The Story Behind the Street Names Join Rodney Kite-Powell for an engaging talk held in Mapping the 14th Colony: British Florida and the American Revolution in the Touchton Map Library. Learn the interesting history of how downtown Tampa’s streets were named and why so many of them are named for military and political figures from our nation’s …
Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname "Cigar City." Enjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa, a 20-minute tour, every Thursday at 2 p.m. ADMISSION TICKETS
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, …
Smoke. Style. Stories. Explore Tampa’s historic cigar industry, where skilled artisans crafted hand-rolled cigars in bustling factories, shaping the city’s cultural identity and earning it the nickname "Cigar City." Enjoy Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa, a 20-minute tour, every Thursday at 2 p.m. ADMISSION TICKETS
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, …
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.