MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
255 Beach Drive
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 896-2667
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 Collections from French impressionist, European, American, Far Eastern and pre-Columbia art. Special exhibitions.
Admission charged
Various fees including Senior and Student discounts
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CROATIAN NAIVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM COLLECTION
Now on display at Paintings of the World
400 Beach Drive
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 824-2800
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 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
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 This, the largest private collection of Dali artwork in the world, includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and interesting objects.
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TAMPA BAY AUTO MUSEUM
3301 Gateway Centre Blvd.
Pinellas Park, Florida 33782
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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
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ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY
335 2nd Ave N.E.
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 894-1052
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 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: $ 12.00, Seniors(60+) & Students w/ID $ 9.00,
Children(7-17) $ 7.00, Family of Four $ 24.00
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SUNKEN GARDENS
1825 4th Street North,
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
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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 in the region.
Stroll through the meandering paths lush with exotic plants from around the world. Explore cascading waterfalls, beautiful demonstration gardens, and more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm.
Sunday Noon to 4:30pm
Admission: $ 8.00, Seniors(55+) $ 6.00, Children(2-11) $ 4.00
Sunken Gardens history
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BOYD HILL NATURE PARK
1101 Country Club Way S.
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 893-7326
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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.
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FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
55 Fifth Street South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727)820-0100
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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
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FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM
244 Second St. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 341-7900
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MUSEUM WAS CLOSED IN LATE 2008. IT MAY RE-OPEN, BUT WHEN IS NOT KNOWN.
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
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 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
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THE PIER
Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront.
Second Avenue & Bayshore Drive.
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
(727) 821.6443
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 A unique 5-story festival marketplace offering shopping, dining and outdoor adventure. 300 activities annually. Open 365 days a year.
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