Tampa’s Black History Museum

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1213 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33602 United States Get Directions

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  • Walking Tour: Central Avenue

    Featured Central Avenue Walking Tour
    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    The Tampa Bay History Center is proud to offer walking tours that highlight the powerful stories of Tampa’s Black community. A fan favorite, the Encore Tampa tour takes you into the city’s Tempo District, once the heart of Central Avenue and a thriving hub of business, entertainment, and culture. On this guided walk, you will …

    $25

  • Black History Book Club: “Passing”

    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join the Tampa Bay History Center’s next Black History Book Talk group and help celebrate the 150th birthday of the Father of Black History – Dr. Carter G. Woodson -- on Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. All activities will be held at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Avenue. Parking is complimentary. The …

  • Booker T. Washington, between 1905 and 1945. (Photo by Harris & Ewing, courtesy of the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2016857180)

    100 Years of Booker T. Washington School

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    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join us Wednesday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Ave., as we celebrate 100 years of Booker T. Washington School’s legacy with Fred Hearns, curator of Black History at Tampa Bay History Center, and Ashley Morrow, program manager of Tampa’s Black History Museum. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED About Archives …

    Free
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    Preserving Tampa’s Black History: Boots on the Ground Campaign

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    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join us Tuesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at Tampa’s Black History Museum, 1213 N. Central Ave., as we kick off the “Boots on the Ground for Our History” campaign. Celebrate Tampa’s birthday and discover how your personal artifacts can help preserve the stories of Tampa’s Black heritage. History Center staff will be on hand …

    Free

  • Tampa’s Emancipation Day Celebration

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    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join us as we commemorate Tampa's Emancipation Day with an unforgettable celebration at Tampa’s Black History Museum! Experience a powerful reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, live music, and a special ceremony honoring Tampa’s historically Black schools. FREE TICKETS In partnership with:   

    FREE

  • Trio at Encore

    Central Avenue Walking Tour

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    Tampa's Black History Museum 1213 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL, United States

    Explore the city's Central Park neighborhood and the history of Tampa's historic Black community along Central Avenue. Discover tales of the area's musical references, which offer insights into African-American life in Tampa from the 1890s to the 1960s. GET TICKETS Each 90-minute walking tour begins at 10 a.m. at Tampa's Black History Museum at Encore. …

    $20