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| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
255 Beach Drive St. Petersburg, FL (727) 896-2667 Website |
 Collections from French impressionist, European, American, Far Eastern and pre-Columbia art. Special exhibitions.
Admission charged Various fees including Senior and Student discounts |
| CROATIAN NAIVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM COLLECTION
300 Beach Drive St. Petersburg, FL (727) 824-2800 Website |
 The largest Croatian Naive Art gallery in the world and the only one in the entire Western Hemisphere selling this unique original, one-of-a-kind reverse oil on glass paintings from Croatia.
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| SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM
1000 Third Street St. Petersburg, FL (727) 823-3767 Website |
 This, the largest private collection of Dali artwork in the world, includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and interesting objects. Admission charged, Senior & discounts. |
| TAMPA BAY AUTO MUSEUM
3301 Gateway Centre Blvd. Pinellas Park, Florida 33782 Website |
The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, located in the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg area of west central Florida, features a unique collection of vintage cars and vehicles that demonstrate special creativity and imagination in their history and engineering. They include pioneering front wheel drive and rear engine cars from the 1920’s and 1930’s, and each vehicle was chosen based on the engineering achievements that made it an important part of the evolution of the automobile. These are the cars that set the standards for the engineering of automobiles today. Visitors enjoy a provocative blend of art and science in 12,000 square feet of gallery space.
Featured automobiles include Tracta, Citroën, Panhard and Voisin (France); Tatra and Aero (Czechoslovakia); DKW, Auto Union and Mercedes (Germany); Alvis, Allard and BSA (England): DeLorean (Ireland), and Willys Knight and Ruxton (USA). A special feature at the Museum is the world’s only replica of the French 1770 Fardier de Cugnot, the world’s first self-propelled vehicle. This vehicle is on loan from the Deutsche Bahn Museum in Nuremberg, Germany. Open Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm. Sunday Noon to 4:00pm Closed Tuesday and Holidays |
| ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY
335 2nd Ave N.E. St. Petersburg, FL (727) 894-1052 Website |
 Relive the early day's of St. Petersburg including period costumes, country store replica, and simulated trolley ride.The purpose of the St. Petersburg Museum of History is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula; to increase and facilitate the understanding and appreciation of this unique area for the community and its visitors; to maintain an archival library and a museum in which to display collections and provide educational programs that will promote, reflect and celebrate our cultural heritage. Admission: $ 7.00, $ 5.00 Seniors, $ 3.00 Children (7-17) |
| SUNKEN GARDENS
1825 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Website |
Sunken Gardens is now owned by the City of St. Perersburg and has been renovated into an excellent attraction.
A botanical paradise in the midst of
a bustling city, this 100 year old tropical garden is home to
some of the oldest botanical specimens. Stroll through the meandering paths and discover a
live oak tree that dates back over 200 years. Indulge in
the cascading waterfalls, feel the flutter of wings in the
butterfly enclosure, or talk to an inquisitive flamingo.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm. Sunday Noon to 4:30pm Sunken Gardens history |
| BOYD HILL NATURE PARK
1101 Country Club Way S. St. Petersburg, FL (727) 893-7326 Website |
An award-winning 245-acre preserve with nature trails, environmental studies area and a nature conference center on Lake Maggiore. Park hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with extended hours in the Spring on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Boyd Hill features a $1 tram ride that daily has a narrated tour of the five ecosystems in the park.
Check their website for the schedule of a variety of Nature, Bird, Night walks. |
| FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
55 Fifth Street South St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (727)820-0100 Website |
Changing exhibits from around the world, including art, photographs and historical documents that offer the visitor an insight to the causes of the Holocaust and its relevance for today.
Admission Charged, Free for Students |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM
244 Second St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 341-7900 Website |
Florida Internation Museum features diverse and outstanding visiting exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution and other major collections from around the world. Br sure to visit their Website for current exhibition details, as the Museum sometimes is closed for extended periods of time.
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| GREAT EXPLORATIONS
The Children's Hands On Museum 1925 Fourth Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 821-8992 Website |
 A "hands on" museum featuring exhibits children can interact with and learn from. Science and humanities exhibits allow visitors to touch, move and actually become
part of several pieces. Their Mission is to stimulate learning through creativity, play and exploration. They aspire to Make Better Kids by Making Learning Fun, and value Safety, Trust, Fun and Passion.Mondays: Open on School Holidays and All Summer Long Tuesday — Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday Ultimate Private Birthday Party Hours: 10 am - Noon Sunday General Admission: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Admission Charged |
| THE PIER
Tampa Bay Waterfront End of 2nd Ave N.E. St. Petersburg, FL Website |
 Shop, dine (casual to elegant), visit the aquarium, or play miniature golf at the latest of the St. Petersburg piers extending a quarter of a mile into the bay.
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