Tampa Bay History Museum

Tampa Bay History Center    

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(638) · 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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Mar 13, 2025
I am not a museum buff but this is a neat place. All ages will enjoy it. From the movies to displays to the helpful staff. Really shows you the truth of what the Indians in Florida when thru 500 yrs …Full review by smcdaniel
Feb 24, 2025
We have already visited this wonderful history center several times. We returned one day for the tour called "Every Map Tells a Story." We were amazed by the original maps on display, more than 500 y…Full review by Maria W
Jan 28, 2025
Despite my title, I see how the museum attempts to lay out its exhibits. I am just being a stickler as I enjoy a history museum that follows chronology from the oldest to the modern history of the ar…Full review by jbros90
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12,000 Years of Florida History
Tampa Bay History Center is a history museum in Tampa, Florida. Exhibits include coverage of the Tampa Bay area's first native inhabitants, …
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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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Tampa Bay History Center is a history museum in Tampa, Florida. Exhibits include coverage of the Tampa Bay area's first native inhabitants, …
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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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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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Yes. Florida requires close parking for the disabled.
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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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