Founded in 1989 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the History Center opened its new, 60,000 square-foot facility on Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2009. Accredited in 2015 …
Founded in 1989 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the History Center opened its new, 60,000 square-foot facility on Tampa’s Riverwalk in 2009. Accredited in 2015 by the American Alliance of Museums and a Smithsonian Affiliate museum since 2012, the History Center includes three floors of permanent and temporary exhibition galleries focusing on 12,000 years of Florida’s history.
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Feb 24, 2025
We have already visited this wonderful history center several times. We returned one day for the tour called "Every Map Tells a Story." We were amazed by the original maps on display, more than 500 y…Full review by Maria W
Jan 28, 2025
Despite my title, I see how the museum attempts to lay out its exhibits. I am just being a stickler as I enjoy a history museum that follows chronology from the oldest to the modern history of the ar…Full review by jbros90
Jan 20, 2025
A great experience. Very insightful history of Tampa Bay. Offers DEIA facts that are a valuable piece of understanding history.Full review by tinal597
When is the new pirate exhibit going to open? The website says Fall 2017. Any word on a more specific opening date OR has it already opened? Thanks!
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Hi, The exhibit is now scheduled to open in January 2018, partially as a result of our active hurricane season. I am beyond excited and hope you visit it, too!
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To open our parking and transportation page. Please note that three public parking garages are within walking distance of our Water Street location. All other locations have ample parking...
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