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Museums in Tampa

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Florida museums for art, science, history, culture and rainy-day planning across the state.

Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL attraction photo Indoor
Aquarium Admission ticket usually required

Florida Aquarium

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Florida Aquarium is a Tampa aquarium with marine habitats, conservation exhibits, touch experiences and family-friendly indoor galleries near the waterfront.

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Tampa Museum of Art

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Tampa Museum of Art is a downtown waterfront art museum with modern and contemporary exhibitions, classical antiquities and riverwalk access.

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Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, FL attraction photo Indoor
Science Museum Admission ticket usually required

Museum of Science and Industry

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Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa is a family science center with hands-on exhibits, educational programs and STEM-focused visitor experiences.

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Henry B. Plant Museum in Tampa, FL attraction photo Indoor
Historic House Museum Admission ticket usually required

Henry B. Plant Museum

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Henry B. Plant Museum is a Tampa museum inside the former Tampa Bay Hotel, with Gilded Age architecture, local history, period rooms and University of Tampa landmarks.

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Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa, FL attraction photo Indoor
Children's Museum Admission ticket usually required

Glazer Children's Museum

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Glazer Children's Museum is a downtown Tampa hands-on museum with creative play spaces, interactive exhibits and programs built around younger children and families.

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Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa, FL attraction photo Indoor
History Museum Admission ticket usually required

Tampa Bay History Center

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Tampa Bay History Center is a waterfront history museum covering Tampa Bay, Florida heritage, maritime stories and regional culture near Water Street.

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American Victory Ship and Museum in Tampa, FL attraction photo Mixed
Ship Museum Admission ticket usually required

American Victory Ship and Museum

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American Victory Ship and Museum is a preserved World War II-era cargo ship in Tampa with maritime exhibits, deck access and historic ship interpretation.

Tampa, FL
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Ybor City Museum State Park in Tampa, FL attraction photo Mixed
History Museum Admission ticket usually required

Ybor City Museum State Park

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Ybor City Museum State Park is a Tampa history museum and garden site interpreting cigar workers, immigrant communities and Ybor City heritage.

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USF Contemporary Art Museum in Tampa, FL attraction photo Indoor
Contemporary Art Museum Admission ticket usually required

USF Contemporary Art Museum

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USF Contemporary Art Museum in Tampa presents contemporary exhibitions, artist projects, public programs and university-linked cultural research.

Tampa, FL
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