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Museums / Monuments
With an appreciation for the fine arts, a commitment to preserving its history and a desire to encourage exploration and imagination, Tampa's museums delight the senses. Stargaze at a planetarium. Stroll well-preserved cottages that mark Tampa's long history of cigar making. View incredible collections of art, spanning from the pre-Columbian era to current day.
Children's Museum of Tampa – Nurture your child's imagination with a visit to this museum. Explore Kid City, comprised of 16 outdoor buildings featuring a fast food restaurant, fire house, international travel agency and more. Learn how to keep a travel journal at a one-day workshop. Attend story time with your tot.
Museum of Fine Arts – Located in nearby St. Petersburg, this museum features art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Stroll the lovely gardens. Study a collection of Korean ceramics. Purchase handcrafted earrings in the museum shop. Marvel at European and American art including works by Claude Monet. Take a tour or listen in on a lecture about Catherine the Great.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) – Located in Tampa, MOSI offers a full day of fun and interactive exhibits. Get a glimpse into the world of exotic cowboy cultures around the world at the IMAX theatre. Sign up the little ones for a mini-science class. Peer into a massive telescope at the Planetarium to spot craters in the moon. Experience the devastating effects of nature at the 10,000-square-foot Disasterville.
Salvador Dali Museum – As enigmatic as his work, Dali's mesmerizing paintings are on display in this St. Petersburg museum. It is the most comprehensive collection of his work, featuring 96 oil paintings, over 1,300 graphics, photographs, objects d'art and sculptures as well as more than 100 watercolors and drawings. Study the surrealist's technique and ponder the motive behind such works as The Basket of Bread. Attend a Martini tasting and art auction.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art – Located in nearby Sarasota, this 68-acre estate is the legacy of circus magnet John Ringling and his wife, Mable. Walk around 21 galleries featuring Cypriot antiquities, European and American paintings, and contemporary and Asian art. Appreciate the fine details in three miniature circuses. Attend a concert in historic Asolo Theatre. Wander the halls and gardens of magnificent Cà d'Zan, the Venetian Gothic mansion of the Ringlings.
Ybor City State Museum – Located in a national historic landmark district, Ybor City State Museum celebrates the contributions of various ethnic groups who lived and worked in this factory town. Tour the charming casitas, built for cigar factory workers during the late 19th century. After watching the process, purchase hand-rolled cigars in the museum shop.