Return visit for us. Nicely maintained - clean, neat and interesting exhibits. The brand new pirate exhibit was our favorite. Go first thing in the morning and then enjoy lunch at the Colombia Cafe.

This was a very nice visit. The museum was nicely laid out and enjoyable. The pirate display made all us feel like kids again. And with the Columbia snake we were able to enjoy a nice meal. The only draw back was parking but we...More

Stopped by after a cruise. The museum explained what happened to the natives in a very engaging way. This museum is great for adults and kids. The three main films are well done. Don’t miss the top floor. The restaurant is great too. Skip the...More

Tampa Bay History Museum has been on our "to do list" for quite awhile. We're glad we finally made time because, it was not only a fascinating and truthful presentation of Tampa and Southwest Florida history (Ancient Indians, Seminole, Spanish, Cuban, Italian, Pirates, Cigars, Sports,...More

The center makes the history of the area more interesting by focusing on a few select topics - pirates, the cigar and citrus industries, the success of the shipping industry, and Tampa during the World Wars. There are several interactive displays which appeal to younger...More

We have been to this museum a few times. I absolutely love history that is showcased from early Florida through the ages! They do an interesting Halloween event for the kids every year. They also have a number of guest speakers that are very interesting....More

We came here because we just moved to Tampa and found out this was a Blue Star museum (free admission for military in the summer). We love history so decided to try it for a few hours. Lots of history about Tampa (lots of history...More