Tampa, Florida
History
Cracker Country is a recreated, turn of the century Florida pioneer community. We have preserved both cultural and architectural history so that future generations might understand our pioneer heritage. It is our goal to present history in a living, interpretative atmosphere that accurately reflects life as it was in Florida at the turn of the century.
Tampa, Florida
Aquarium, Science
Discover over 10,000 aquatic plants & animals from Florida and the entire globe! Encounter sharks, rays, gators, river otters, rare sea dragons, a giant green sea turtle & more. See the new outdoor, watery-fun exhibit, Explore A Shore!
Tampa, Florida
Art, Culture
The FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS is a museum dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art as central to contemporary life and culture. FMoPA collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists. FMoPA also enriches the community by operating outreach programs to educate children and adults.
Tampa, Florida
Children's, General, Science
This museum opens in Fall 2010. Please see museum website (www.glazermuseum.org) for latest details and updates.
Tampa, Florida
History
When you’re building a railroad to nowhere, how do you make the journey worthwhile? …. If you’re railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant, in the midst of the sand swamps that would be Tampa, you construct the most astonishingly magnificent hotel of its day, then fill it with treasures from around the world.
Thonotosassa, Florida
Nature Centers
Provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.
Tampa, Florida
Culture, Science
56-acre zoo includes 1,600 animals, water play areas, rides, restaurants and Zoo School. $14.95 for adults, $13.95 for seniors (age 60+), $10.50 for children age 3-11 and free for children age 2 and under.
Tampa, Florida
Science
MOSI is the largest science center in the Southeastern United States and home of the only IMAX Dome Theatre in the state of Florida as well as Kids in Charge! the largest children's science center in the nation.
Pine Island Center, Florida
Archaeology, History, Natural History
Dedicated to preserving Pine Island's past for the future. The past includes fossils, pre-Columbian artifacts, the Calusa Indians, the arrival of the Spanish, the early fishermen, settlers, development and history of the islands in our immediate area.
Tampa, Florida
Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library
This Folk Victorian house was the honeymoon cottage of Peter and Lillie Knight and one of the earliest residences in Hyde Park, Tampa's first neighborhood. The House exemplifies Tampa's rising middle class's lifestyle in the Gaslight Era.
Tampa, Florida
Art
The University of Tampa, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery exhibits significant original works of art created by contemporary national, international and regional artists. STUDIO-f, visiting-artist program is included in the gallery events.
Tampa, Florida
Children's, Culture, General, History, Library, Specialized
Step inside the new, 60,000-square-foot History Center in Tampa’s bustling Channelside district and take a journey through 12,000 years of powerful stories. Follow in the footsteps of the first native inhabitants, Spanish conquistadors, pioneers, presidents, sports legends and railroad tycoons. Stroll through a 1920’s-era cigar store.
Tampa, Florida
History
This organization's primary purposes are to: a) preserve the history and heritage of Tampa Fire Rescue's past, present and future, for the citizens and visitors of Tampa, FL and b) offer educational activities to the public regarding fire safety and emergency awareness.
Tampa, Florida
General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library
Today, Tampa Historical Society focuses on its Historic Landmark headquarters: the c. 1890 Peter O. Knight House. The House, located in the larger context of Historic Hyde Park, is a perfect tool for interpreting Tampa’s middle class in the era and district where it first grew and stabilized.
Tampa, Florida
Art
The Tampa Museum of Art opened its spectacular 66,000-square-foot Cornelia Corbett Center in February 2010 to critical and public acclaim. Since opening in its new home, the museum has emerged as a center of the artistic life in the region.
Tampa, Florida
History, Specialized
Honor Tampa Police Officers killed in the line of duty. Preserve historically important records, books and police equipment. Urge the teaching of police science and work by offering educational programs to the public. Promote the enthusiasm for a police career, and urge to find out more ... Provide guided tours to school children on the history of the Tampa Police Dept.
Tampa, Florida
Botanical Garden
The mission of the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens is to foster appreciation, understanding and stewardship of our natural and botanical heritage through living plant collections, displays, education and research.
Tampa, Florida
Art
USFCAM organizes exhibitions, produces relevant catalogues, schedules critically significant traveling exhibitions and underwrites new projects by artists emerging on the national and the international fronts.
Tampa, Florida
History
The Ybor City Museum State Park and the adjoining gardens and house museum form the core of an interpretive complex that brings to life Ybor City’s colorful past.