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Parking & Transportation

Getting to the Tampa Bay History Center comes with plenty of options, whether you drive or ride. If you plan to park, ParkWhiz is the Tampa Bay History Center’s official parking solution and a convenient way to reserve a spot in advance for museum visits, tours, history talks and special events. Prefer transit instead? Downtown Tampa is served by shared electric bikes and scooters, the Pirate Water Taxi, the TECO Line Streetcar, DASH and several HART bus routes, plus a walkable downtown with many destinations within a 5- to 15-minute walk of the Tampa Bay History Center.

Three public parking facilities are located within walking distance:

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Guaranteed parking for your visit

The Tampa Bay History Center’s official parking solution is ParkWhiz, an easy way to reserve parking in advance for your museum visit and for history talks, tours, and special events. Guests are encouraged to secure a spot ahead of time, especially on busy event days. Pre-purchasing your parking through ParkWhiz guarantees availability and typically provides the best event rate, with a simple mobile pass for quick entry when you arrive.

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Parking for upcoming events

Compare parking options and choose the best fit for your visit. Select your event date below to reserve a spot in just a few clicks, then use your mobile parking pass for quick entry when you arrive.

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Plan your visit: Parking, transit and dining near the Tampa Bay History Center

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Frequently asked questions

Use ParkWhiz, the Tampa Bay History Center’s official parking solution, to pre-purchase parking for museum visits, tours, history talks and special events.

Pre-purchasing helps you secure a spot ahead of time and can offer the best event rate when available.

Three public parking facilities are located within walking distance:

Street parking is available in downtown Tampa. You can pay by phone through the City of Tampa.

Use the City of Tampa pay by phone parking option: Pay by phone parking.

Downtown Tampa offers multiple options, including shared electric bikes and scooters, the Pirate Water Taxi, the TECO Line Streetcar, DASH and HART bus routes. The area is also walkable, with many destinations within a 10- to 15-minute walk of the Tampa Bay History Center.

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