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Join the Tampa Bay History Center for Museum Store Sunday, a global celebration of museum shops and the work they do. More than 2,100 museum stores across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 25 countries and five continents will offer inspired shopping at your favorite museums and cultural institutions. Every purchase at the …
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, …
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, …
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
We are excited to announce the next session of the History Center’s Book Club on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This free event will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tampa Bay History Center, with the option to join via Zoom. The November title is Under Their Watch by Charlie Ketchey. Visit the …
Step inside TECO Hall or join online for Stories of Florida’s fishing culture, part of the Tampa Bay History Center’s 2025 Florida Conversations series. This lively panel brings together experts from Florida Fish and Wildlife and Florida Folklore to share the stories, traditions, and lasting appeal of fishing across the state. From coastal communities to inland waters, discover how Florida’s fishing heritage continues to shape its people and culture.
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.
