Tampa has always been one of the vacation capitals of the world, but it’s so much more than partying! If you’re in town and want something besides clubs and beaches, there’s so much more to this city.
These are the best museums to stop in and visit, and why they’re such winners.
Tampa Bay History Center
History is more than just words on paper! Here at the Tampa Bay History Center, you can walk through artifacts, hands-on exhibits, and 60,000 square feet of history that will give you insight into Florida’s history, unlike any other museum.
From the indigenous people who have lived on this land for thousands of years to the Spanish conquistadors and the many ways this state has shifted through its life, you’ll get to fully understand Tampa Bay.
Glazer Children’s Museum
If your kids need fun after a day of looking at Tampa houses for rent with you, it’s time to head to the Glazer Children’s Museum! This museum is aimed at kids 12 and under and gives them a safe and fun space to explore and learn while connecting with science.
Part of the Waterfront Arts District, this 53,000-square-foot facility has countless interactive exhibits, themed areas, and fun lessons any child would love exploring. If you want your kid to have the chance to get excited about learning, this is the way to do it.
Henry B. Plant Museum
Art is one of the most important parts of life, and nowhere can you explore that better than in the Henry B Plant Museum. Once known as the Tampa Bay Hotel, this museum has lived many different lives before finally becoming a fantastical and gorgeous museum that can walk you through the artifacts of people who have lived in this city for the last couple hundred years.
American Victory Ship and Museum
How often do you get to go to a museum that floats? The American Victory Ship and Museum is an awesome stop that allows you to walk aboard a ship that was active in the Korean War and Vietnam War. Learn what life was like for the soldiers who lived on this ship, and get a look at history in a new way.
The Florida Aquarium
Aquariums are a charming and under-utilized way to inform and educate, but they usually aren’t seen as a museum! The Florida Aquarium has built-in exhibits to tell you about the history of the creatures that have lived here, as well as inform you about the animals that still call this land home.
Here you can learn about past conservation events and get the chance to connect with what makes this state so fantastic while also getting to be face-to-face with a shark. This is a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family.
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Tampa is a Great Place to Learn!
If you landed hoping to learn, or you want to show your kids the history of this area, you’re in luck! Tampa has a little bit of everything and can educate while it entertains.
