The History Center is now open. Click to learn more.
Check it out!
Purchase tickets to the History Center and explore three floors of exhibits, including the all-new Treasure Seekers gallery.
Events
Join the conversation! Attend an upcoming talk, walking tour, book group or special event.
Treasure Seekers
Set sail for adventure in the all-new Treasure Seekers gallery.
Touchton Map Library
Visit the Touchton Map Library, home to thousands of maps and documents dating from the 16th century through today.
Galleries
Permanent Galleries
From the infamous pirate Jack Rackham, to the hard-charging Teddy Roosevelt, three floors of exhibits explore the stories and personalities from Florida’s past.
Temporary Exhibits
In addition to three floors of permanent exhibitions covering everything from Florida’s first peoples to Spanish explorers, Cuban cigar rollers to pioneering cattle ranchers, the History Center features several changing exhibition galleries. See what’s on exhibit now.
Upcoming Events
Walk Tampa Tours
Florida Conversations
Youth and Family Events
Upcoming Events
Walk Tampa Tours
Florida Conversations
Youth and Family Events
Charting The Future
Thanks to the ongoing support of the Tampa Bay community, the History Center is growing. Since opening our new facility in 2009, we have offered dozens of temporary exhibits and hundreds of programs for adults, children and families. When it came time to expand our permanent exhibit offerings, you spoke, we listened.
Charting The Future
Thanks to the ongoing support of the Tampa Bay community, the History Center is growing. Since opening our new facility in 2009, we have offered dozens of temporary exhibits and hundreds of programs for adults, children, and families. When it came time to expand our permanent exhibit offerings, you spoke, we listened.
The Columbia Cafe
Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
(Inside Café is closed at 5 p.m. with the History Center)
801 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602