Name: Tampa Bay History Center
Address: 801 Water St, Tampa, FL, 33602, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (813) 228-0097

About

Discover real treasure on Water Street.

Set at the very start of the Tampa Riverwalk, the Tampa Bay History Center sets the bar for what a history museum can be. Nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it stands in the top tier nationwide for visitor experience, collections care, and overall excellence. In short, this is the gold standard.

Inside, three floors unfold the story of Florida and the Tampa Bay region across 12,000 years. Hands-on galleries, short films, and smart interactives invite you to slow down and follow the people and places that shaped this coast. The Touchton Map Library offers a rare look at cartography that changed how the world saw Florida.

Make it a day on Water Street. The museum fronts the street and backs right onto the Riverwalk, so it’s easy to pair your visit with a stroll by the water. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Tampa Bay History Center also houses the Columbia Cafe, a favorite stop for a Cuban sandwich before you head back out to explore downtown.
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The History Center is one of Tampa Bay's premier cultural venues and an anchor of the Tampa Riverwalk on Water Street. Explore a world where stories unfold around every corner. Three levels of exhibit galleries invite you on a journey through time. Engage with history talks that transform learning into a quest for knowledge, or join us for public events that go beyond entertainment, fostering a connection to our collective history and future. Here, each visit is a voyage of discovery for curious minds of all ages.
Dining/Nightlife
- Accept Reservations
- Cuisine: Cuban
- Days/Hours of Operation: The Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center is open daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Dinner
- Full Facility Rental Available
- Live Entertainment/Dancing
- Lunch
- Major Credit Cards Accepted
- Outdoor Dining
- Private/Group Room
Dining & Entertainment
- Number of Bars/Lounges on site: 2
- Number of Restaurants on site: 1
Things to Do & See
- Admission Prices: Admission: Adults $18.95; seniors 60 and older $16.95; college students with valid ID $16.95; youths ages 7 to 17 $14.95; children 6 and younger free; active-duty military members with military ID $16.95.
  
  Discounts cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
- Average length of Stay/Tour: Stay 3 hours
- Credit Cards:
  
  American Express
  
  Mastercard
  
  VISA
  
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- Days/Hours of Operation: Open daily 10am - 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Venues
- Inhouse Catering
- Internet Access in Meeting Rooms
- Largest Banquet Capacity: 200
- Largest Classroom Capacity: 150
- Largest Meeting Room Sq Ft: 2697
- Largest Reception Capacity: 500
- Largest Theatre Capacity: 200
- Liquor License
- Outdoor Facilities
- Outdoor Facilities Sq Ft: 1530
- Outside Catering Permitted
- Total Number of Meeting Rooms: 3
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wireless Access in Meeting Rooms
Events
- Event Name: American Flags: The Stars and Stripes in American History and Culture
- Start Date: 2018-02-10
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Number of Rooms: 6

Total SqFt.: 6

Theatre Capacity: 200

Banquet Capacity: 150

Classroom Capacity: 40

Reception Capacity: 625

Exhibit space: Yes

The History Center's waterfront location is ideal for hosting large groups and small meetings. We offer indoor and outdoor options, access to our museum galleries, and custom menus.

TECO Hall Lykes Atrium Terrace Balcony (outdoor) Patio (outdoor) Classrooms
Atrium

Total Sq. Ft.: 2538

TECO Hall

Total Sq. Ft.: 2697

Terrace

Total Sq. Ft.: 1530

Tampa Bay History Center

Dining/Nightlife

Dining & Entertainment

Things to Do & See

Venues

Events

Meeting Facility

Atrium

TECO Hall

Terrace