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Current Exhibits

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Mapping the 14th Colony

The American Revolution helped shape a new nation, but Florida’s role in that story is often overlooked. While the original 13 American British colonies joined the fight for independence, East …
JUL. 3 - NOV. 29, 2026
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America at the Crossroads

Visitors to this exhibition will experience the history and cultural impact of the guitar through 40 instruments that represent significant moments in America’s evolution, from the earliest Spanish invasion to …
Jan. 31 - Aug. 23, 2026
Mapping the American Sea
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A new exhibit features rare map–the first to show Florida

(TAMPA, July 26, 2024) – A handful of Florida maps have reached an international level of importance, and this is one of them. Following his conquest of the Aztec Empire in …

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View the Touchton Map Library Online

The Touchton Map Library and Florida Center for Cartographic Education is home to thousands of maps, charts, and other documents dating back from the early European exploration of North America more than 500 years ago up through the early 21st century.

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Florida history starts in 4th grade.

Did you know Florida history is taught in fourth-grade social studies? Our field trips bring that curriculum to life, align with state standards and offer local schools an affordable option for meaningful, hands-on learning.

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Students explore the galleries of the Tampa Bay History Center