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Tampa Museums
(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)



Tampa is a city with an interesting history, a wealth of heritage and a good selection of museums. The local community in Tampa is both aware and proud of its rich past. Therefore, it is not surprising Tampa is home to many excellent museums taking in all aspects of local history and presenting them in ways that are of interest to both community members and visitors.

With everything from science and industry displays to the cigar related exhibits at Ybor, Tampa's museums are sure to provide interest for all. Here are some of the most popular museums in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Museums: American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship - 705 Channelside Drive, Berth 271, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 228 8766
Tampa's American Victory Mariners Memorial and Museum Ship provides visitors with a chance to visit an old vessel that served in WWII and in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The SS America Victory has now been transformed into a multi-purpose attraction offering cruises and serving as a museum and mariners memorial. Tours include re-enactments of famous battles that the vessel was involved in.
Tampa museum open: Wednesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 12:00 t0 16:00
Tampa museum admission: charge, discounts for children




Tampa Museums: Henry B. Plant Museum - 401 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida (FL), 33606, USA
Tel: +1 813 254 1891
The Henry B. Plant Museum is situated at the former Tampa Bay Hotel and takes a look at the history of Tampa through a range of special exhibits. Among the displays at the museum are those chronicling the city's role in the Spanish-American War as well as others highlighting its progression from a simple tourist town into a modern metropolis.
Tampa museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 16:00
Tampa museum admission: by donation

Tampa Museums: Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) - 4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 813 932 4313
The Museum of Science and Industry, or MOSI, offers visitors a wealth of exhibits with a good balance between education and fun. One of the highlights at the museum is the BioWorks Butterfly Garden, which is a synthetically created ecosystem that mimics the conditions of natural wetlands. There's also an IMAX Dome Theater showing educational movies at various times throughout the day. Check out the 'Amazing You' tour which takes a unique look at the complexities of the human body.
Tampa museum open: Sunday to Thursday - 09:00 to 17:00, Friday to Saturday - 09:00 to 19:00
Tampa museum admission: charge, discounts for children

Tampa Museums: Tampa Bay History Center and Museum - 225 S Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida (FL), 33602, USA
Tel: + 1 813 274 8130
The Tampa Bay History Center and Museum provides interesting exhibits for local community members and visitors alike. The principal theme of its varied displays is the history and heritage of the local area and among the artifacts on display are relics that once belonged to the American Indians who previously populated the area. Other attractions at the museum center include a number of displays featuring objects related to the city's oceanic and military past.
Tampa museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, closed Sundays and Mondays
Tampa museum admission: free

Tampa Museums: Ybor City Museum State Park - 1818 9th Avenue, Tampa, Florida (FL), 33605, USA
Tel: +1 813 247 6323
Visitors to the Ybor City Museum State Park can trace Ybor district's role in the cigar business that exploded in Tampa in the 19th century. The museum is housed in a former bakery and contains a variety of displays featuring artifacts and memorabilia from the industry's hey day.
Tampa museum open: Monday to Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Tampa museum admission: charge

 
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