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The St. Petersburg Museum of History presents exhibits and collections that chronicle the Sunshine City and Tampa Bay region across more than a century. Visitors explore the Flight One Gallery, which features the world's first commercial airline, and Schrader's Little Cooperstown, displaying 150 years of baseball history. Current exhibits include Civil Rights in the Sunshine City and Seminole People of Florida. The museum offers group tours and school field trips that address state standards in Social Studies, Language Arts, Visual Arts, and Science. Visitors can also participate in Historic Tours and Happy Hour with the Historian events. The museum is located at the entrance to the St. Pete Pier District in downtown St. Petersburg, with an attached restaurant called Perry's Porch serving lunch, dinner, and cocktails. The museum publishes admission prices online and operates Monday through Saturday mornings through late afternoon, with Sunday hours beginning at noon.
Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
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4 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Oct 14 · 6:30 pmEvent
A ghostly haunted trolley tour departing from the Museum of History, hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark. Families experience the creepy side of downtown and neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast.
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“October 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ghost Tours A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour”
Oct 24 · 9:00 amEvent
A two-hour historic tour exploring Civil Rights movement events and venues in St. Petersburg. Families visit the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool, lunch counter sit-ins, and City Hall, traveling by trolley with the Museum of History.
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“October 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour”
Nov 7 · 9:00 amEvent
A historic trolley tour from Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake. Families travel with the Museum of History and Star Trolley through the rich heritage of downtown St. Petersburg.
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“November 7 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour”
Nov 7Event
An immersive guided walking tour of downtown St. Petersburg starting from the Museum of History on The St. Pete Pier. Families explore the Sunshine City on foot with the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
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“November 7 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Walking Tours St. Pete on Foot – A Walking Tour of the Sunshine City”
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Oct 10 · Morean Center for Clay Opening Reception for Artists in Residency Show
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Monday-Saturday 10AM – 5PM, Sundays: 12PM – 5PM
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Friday–Monday 12 pm–8 pm, Saturday–Sunday 10 am–8 pm, Tuesday–Wednesday Closed
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Sun only1 miGreat ConnectionsGreat Explorations Children's MuseumSt. Petersburg, FLSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 amSee details
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Sat & Sun22 miSlamfest 35: Truck & Car ShowFlorida State FairgroundsTampa, FLOct 10 – 11See details
Sun only23 miAmbassador Racing Championship Series – Race #17Ambassador RacingWimauma, FLSun, Oct 11See details
Until Nov 3024 miFall FestivalRaprager FarmsOdessa, FLSep 18 – Nov 30See detailsUntil Oct 291 miTerrific TotsGreat Explorations Children's MuseumSt. Petersburg, FLOct 8 – 29See details
Until Oct 2217 miCigar City: Bringing Industry to TampaTampa's Black History MuseumTampa, FLOct 8 – 22See details
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