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Host your private event
Anniversary parties, birthday parties, bridal luncheons, conference receptions, corporate events, meetings, rehearsal dinners, retreats and weddings.
Why choose the Tampa Bay History Center as your museum venue
- Central Riverwalk location on Water Street Tampa, beside Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park
- Steps from Benchmark International Arena and downtown hotels
- Private and semi-private spaces with waterfront terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows
- On-site catering by the Columbia Cafe team with customizable menus
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and reception service styles
- Optional gallery access for a memorable Tampa experience
- Professional coordination from inquiry to final toast
Weddings and social celebrations
Say “I do” with skyline and waterfront backdrops, then celebrate with Tampa flavors from the Columbia catering team. Perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, anniversaries, and milestone birthdays.
Popular social uses
Anniversary parties, birthday parties, bridal luncheons, business gatherings with a full bar, rehearsal dinners, weddings and welcome receptions.
Ready to plan your private event?
Tell us your date, guest count, and event type. We’ll confirm availability, share sample menus from the Columbia team, and build a custom proposal. Complete the inquiry form below or call (813) 229-5529.
Corporate and nonprofit events
Walkable to hotels and the arena, the History Center is ideal for board meetings, team retreats, client dinners, holiday parties, and conference events. Morning presentations, networking lunches, and evening receptions all fit here.
Popular corporate uses
Awards dinners, board meetings, conference events, networking receptions and team retreats.
On-site catering by Columbia Cafe
Tampa hospitality, handled. The Columbia Cafe catering team delivers menus tailored to your taste and budget, from plated dinners to buffet stations and hors d’oeuvres. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.
Service styles
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, passed hors d’oeuvres, plated, buffet, stations and full bar service.
Water Street Tampa advantage
Your guests arrive to a modern, walkable neighborhood designed for wellness, access, and convenience. Water Street Tampa features easy pedestrian connectivity, hotel meeting capacity, and tech-forward infrastructure that makes event logistics simple.
Neighborhood highlights for planners
Waterfront and walkable, located in Tampa’s luxury district, surrounded by modern hotels, dining and shops, steps from riverfront entertainment.
Event spaces and capacities
Choose from indoor galleries-adjacent rooms and waterfront terraces facing Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Our team will match your guest count and event style to the right layout, lighting, and A/V.
What’s included
Customizable Seating and Table Configurations • In-House Audiovisual Capabilities • Trusted Vendor Partnerships • Dedicated Event Management
- Area: 2,538 sq ft / 235.79 m²
- Capacity: 250
- Area: 2,697 sq ft / 250.56 m²
- Length: 77 ft / 23.47 m
- Width: 35 ft / 10.67 m
- Ceiling height: 14 ft / 4.27 m
- Capacity: 300
- Area: 1,530 sq ft / 142.14 m²
- Length: 25 ft / 7.62 m
- Width: 42 ft / 12.80 m
- Ceiling height: 12 ft / 3.66 m
- Capacity: 75
Tampa Bay History Center wins multiple Best of the Best 2025 awards
The Tampa Bay History Center has been recognized in the Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best 2025 People’s Choice Awards, earning gold in three categories: local tourist attraction, museum and wedding venue. The History Center also received a bronze award for gift shop.
Named best wedding venue in 2025 Best of the Best awards!
The Tampa Bay History Center was named a Gold winner in the 2025 Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best awards, earning top honors as best wedding venue, as well as in the local tourist attraction and museum categories.
Each year, readers across the region vote for their favorite local businesses, attractions and destinations. The History Center is honored to be recognized among Tampa Bay’s best and thanks the community for its continued support.
Frequently asked questions
Virtual tours
Main Entrance & Lykes Atrium
Area: 2,538 sq ft / 235.79 m²
Capacity: 250
Upper Terrace
Area: 1,530 sq ft / 142.14 m²
Length: 25 ft / 7.62 m
Width: 42 ft / 12.80 m
Ceiling height: 12 ft / 3.66 m
Capacity: 75
Connect with our event team.
Contact us using the form below or call
(813) 229-5529.
