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Tampa Bay History Center
History Museum
Downtown Tampa, Tampa
"first natives of Florida!"(5 Tips)
"Great location to relax and explore the rich history of Tampa"(2 Tips)
"Fascinating exhibits, plus great food at the Columbia Cafe."(2 Tips)
"Amazing artifacts & interesting history!"(2 Tips)
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- Terika WakefieldAugust 14, 201912,000 years of Florida history lives here. You'll find permanent and changing galleries that explore how Tampa was pivotal in the development of Florida starting in the early 1500s.
Fantastic museum full of artifacts and exhibits about the history of Tampa. The museum includes films and exhibits about the Tampa cigar industry and a replica of a 1920s cigar shop.
Hilrie KempJanuary 9, 2014Dr Will Michaels presentation on 100th Anniversary of the Tony Jannus Flight shed more light on the significant role the Tampa Bay Area played in Aviation history. The airline ran for 3 months.
- Claudia Flores-GrisalesNovember 20, 2010Wonderful exhibits in the museum to learn about the first natives of Florida! If you come, you´ll love the river view. We had lunch in the Columbia Restaurant that´s by the museum´s lobby!
Scott RienbeckJanuary 14, 2012After learning about Tampa's history head out back for a stroll down Riverwalk all the way to the convention center. The best time is later in the day.
AIA FloridaFebruary 29, 2012You are at one of Florida’s Top 100 buildings. To vote the Tampa Bay History Center as the number one building in Florida visit www.aiaflatop100.org. Voting is open from March 5 - April 9, 2012.
- Sheri SwammyAugust 8, 2019Enjoy learning about Tampa's history with fun, interactive displays. We especially loved all the pirate displays!
JCBFebruary 13, 2014Even though it's very interactive, it's not that good. Maybe a tourist guide or some explanation on top of all the videos available, would make it better.
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Tampa Bay History Center
801 Old Water St (at Channelside Dr.)
Tampa, FL 33602
United States
Tampa, FL 33602
United States
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(813) 228-0097
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