Tampa Bay History Center
Living History Saturday: War and Peace in Vietnam
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesJoin Art and Meg Durshimer as they share stories from the Vietnam era. Three 30-minute presentations will happen throughout the afternoon and are included with gallery admission. MUSEUM TICKETS
Book Group: “Swamp Story: A Novel” by Dave Barry
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesJesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend, a wannabe reality TV star who turned out to be a lot prettier on the outside than on the inside. Broke and desperate for a way out, Jesse stumbles across a long-lost treasure, which could solve …
Book Group: “Good Day Sunshine State” by Bob Kealing
Tampa Bay History Center 801 Water Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesIn 1964, Beatlemania flooded the United States. The Beatles appeared live on the Ed Sullivan Show and embarked on their first tour of North America—and they spent more time in Florida than anywhere else. Good Day Sunshine State dives into this momentous time and place, exploring the band's seismic influence on the people and culture of …
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Museum hours
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.
Admission prices
College Student: $14.95
Senior (60+): $14.95
Child (0-6): Free
Members: Free
**First responders and veterans may receive discounted admission at Visitor Services.


We can host your event.
Weddings
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.

