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Join us for our free Teen Night for high school student featuring a teen-led exhibit tour, trivia and prizes, snacks and Guitar Hero® open gameplay. This exciting teen event comes with activities and a craft station to make a custom souvenir to take home.
Join us for the 17th Annual Duckwall Lecture as we welcome back Gary Mormino, Ph.D., on April 22, to the Tampa Bay History Center for an evening of history, storytelling and unforgettable characters. Presented with support from the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation, this year’s lecture marks the 140th anniversary of the first cigar rolled in Ybor City.
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, …
Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! High school students are invited to a free, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. Sharpen your skills, test your knowledge, connect with fellow students, and take a fresh, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. …
Get ready for your AP exams with a little help from the History Center’s Teen Council! High school students are invited to a free, trivia-style AP review session held at the Tampa Bay History Center. Sharpen your skills, test your knowledge, connect with fellow students, and take a fresh, low-pressure approach to studying for your exams. …
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.
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.
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.
