Tampa History Museum

Tampa Bay History Center    

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Tripadvisor (630) · History museum in Tampa, United States
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Founded in 1989 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the History Center opened its new, 60,000 square-foot facility on Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2009. Accredited in 2015 …
Founded in 1989 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the History Center opened its new, 60,000 square-foot facility on Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2009. Accredited in 2015 by the American Alliance of Museums and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum since 2012, the History Center includes three floors of permanent and temporary exhibition galleries focusing on 12,000 years of Florida’s history.

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Jul 16, 2024
Had a great time visiting. Several floors cover lots of Tampa’s history. Children are likely to enjoy upper floors, which includes a great interactive pirate experience. The top floor also includes s… Full review by Road01569959768
Jul 12, 2024
When I'm in the Tampa/St Pete area, I usually spend most of my time at the beach. But I was looking for some indoor things to do on the last day of my recent trip, which is what led me here. I really… Full review by atljs
Jun 13, 2024
Great overview on the history of Tampa. Especially liked the 4th floor privater/pirates exhibit. Great fun as well as informative. Makes you want to further explore the city. Full review by Nancy B
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12,000 Years of Florida History
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Learning about Tampa Bay's history is a fascinating trip from migrant tribes 1,500 years ago through the captains of industry to moder…
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Are there & or Where is the handicapped parking located? I will be coming with someone in a motorized scooter.
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I'm really sorry but I don't know. We travelled by bus.
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When is the new pirate exhibit going to open? The website says Fall 2017. Any word on a more specific opening date OR …
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When is the new pirate exhibit going to open? The website says Fall 2017. Any word on a more specific opening date OR has it already opened? Thanks!
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Hi, The exhibit is now scheduled to open in January 2018, partially as a result of our active hurricane season. I am beyond excited and hope you visit it, too!
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Is there any disable parking?
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There is a parking lot next to the museum and elevators in the museum so it should be accessible.
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To open our parking and transportation page. Please note that three public parking garages are within walking distance of our Water Street location. All other locations have ample parking...
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