This is a nice University of Tampa gallery. The building decor is 1920s style Art Deco. I was there…read morefor a tech art exhibit and there was some interest 3-D printing and virtual reality going on. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram to get updates. Or get on their mailing list. University of Tampa has many great programs.and institutions that are open to the community. Wonderful. There is also a nice art gallery across from UT on the other side of Kennedy. They do nice glass exhibits. And the Henry Plant Museum has some Victorian art and exhobitions including a nice gift shop nearby. And the gardens in front of it jave several sculptures, fountains and artistic views. UT campus also has a zen garden, fraternity and sorority painted rocks, a post modern chapel.and a decent library building. Holla!

This is a nice big gallery space located inside the Bailey Arts Studios building at University of…read moreTampa. Entry to visit the gallery is free, and parking is free and just a short walk away at the North parking garage (just about a quarter-mile north of the Studios, and park above the second floor- the bottom two floors are reserved for students). The current show, which coincides with Black History month, is showcasing the lovely woodblock cuts of Maxwell Taylor. Because the gallery space is so large, they can really show off a lot of work here. Great lighting for the artworks too. They frequently change exhibitions, so make sure to keep up to date with new shows on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/scarfonehartley/

They are a little Historical Society in a historic building across from Oldsmar city buildings…read more(which have their own art exhibition and a replica of an old Olds so check there too if you're visiting). They have some interesting old photographs some memorabilia. They will also give you a self-guided bungalow walking tour brochure. Oldsmar has some interesting history. You can read more about it at the nice large library building that's nearby.

Amazing, quirky, fun museum. We loved it. Great value at $20 per person…read more Two floors of exhibits covering circuses & carnivals from the 19th Century through the 1970s. Got everything! Items, memorabilia, photos, HO & O scale models of carnivals & circus trains, and Ferris wheel. A circus & carnival history film running in a small theatre on the second floor. Some circus vehicles on exhibit outside. Should one seek to research carnivals, circuses, and other outdoor shows, there is a library & research area on the second floor. The lady at the gift was quite helpful & gracious. As we left, she offered us freshly popped popcorn. Excellent! Parking tip: it's easier to enter the parking lot from the Palmer Ave. side street than directly from Riverview.

This place is amazing! And everyone was nice and friendly. The lady at the counter was so nice and…read moreeven gave me popcorn at the end of my museum visit. While there I got to see so many vintage attractions, memorabilia, and learn more about the Carnival history. This had been on my list of spots to visit and finally was able to cross it off my list! Yes, the admission is $20, but it's worth it for everything I learned and saw. They also have a shop where you can buy Carnival themed products. I ended up getting a cute carousel ornament. And while there, check out the disc golf course next door! There are even more vintage rides in the course.

So one random fair day it was a step back in time to what a settlement would have looked like next…read moreto a fair of the future! So coming here was totally random as none of us knew this existed it was just tucked away from the rest of the state fair and what a cool treat this was to an already awesome day! So this area is basically a bunch of colonial style buildings with lots of people playing those parts as it has everything a town would have back then and then some! We explored all the different buildings some with individuals crafting items like candles and rugs the old school way which was super cool to see as that isn't always the case anymore but with that said you really can't go wrong as that's when things were quality built to last! Pretty much everything here was a history lesson and a much needed one as it had been a while since I've been in an atmosphere like this making for a super fun time! Overall this is a super cool addition to the fair and a must do on your visit as we spent a good deal of time here and could have spent more time had we discovered this sooner, so definitely don't overlook this super cool area of history as it's a lot of fun!

Awesome time at Cracker Country. Came here with my daughter's second grade class. Learned all about…read morelife in the 1800-1900s. The buildings consist of historic, period pieces such as a one room school house, butter and candle making and, Of course, the "cracking" of the whip. Tons of fun while learning.

We purchased tickets online for the Victorian Christmas Stroll. Tickets were $20 per person. The…read morearchitecture of the building is stunning; looks like a castle! Upon entry the receptionist checks you in and encourages you to watch the 15 min video prior to exploring. They also have a scavenger hunt to keep you entertained throughout the stroll. The exhibit was very unique and filled with unique history. The museum is very tiny and leaves you wanting more. As large as it appears from the outside, you would think the museum would be congruent. It took us about 30-45 mins to stroll through it, and that included the 15 minute video. Overall it was a good experience.

This was a really great experience. It's on campus and it was a weekday so we were busy navigating…read morethat but it was very interesting to see so much history still persevered in the little wing of the original hotel. Definitely worth checking out if you love history and appreciate vintage furniture and architecture.

I'd never been to this museum so looked forward to chance to visit. Have to say, I was a little…read moredisappointed. I thought there'd be more art! Was excited to see Egyptian exhibit. I guess artifacts are considered "art". The carving in some of the chests were interesting. And the exhibit of big heads and the graffiti style artwork was very cool.

It was an average museum. I thought admission price was a bit steep for what it was.read more

The setting for the Tempus Projects is a single-story converted garage with openings on two sides…read morethat ensure it is well lit and welcoming. The clean, open design creates a really effective exhibit space but also allows for a flow for the crowds that gather for special events held here. Neatly tucked away from busy Florida Avenue, the building can be easily missed but just look for the steady stream of people who show up for whatever may be happening within its walls. A recent display of Theo Wujcik's work (he is a master painter and printer who calls Tampa home) placed large scale paintings on two walls and small, delicate drawings opposite the big colorful canvases. An artist friend who accompanied me to the opening night of Wujik's exhibition seemed as enchanted with the space as she was with the work displayed which tells me art is definitely at home here.

Awesome Seminole Heights alternative arts space. Oh, and they are screenprinters too…read more.. They do occasional art shows/events - last night was a conceptual event with mixed cassette tapes and individually printed tee shirts as the stars. Nicely retro yet with a definite today set of aesthetic sensibilities. Reminds me a lot of Covivant Gallery that used to be just a couple of blocks away. Less of a serious gallery for sure, but the vibe, the artists involved, the space - all the type of arts scene space that makes me very happy. Instant fan.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office History Center is located in a cute little bungalow on the…read morecorner of 9th Avenue and 19th Street right across the way from Centennial Park. It has some really neat items on display including badges from the 1890s to the present. There's a case that displays the dispatch Radio Systems and how they've changed over the years from analog to digital. They show the different flashlights, cameras including a fingerprint camera from the 60s, crime scene cameras from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and the first taser that came out in 2002. The gas mask from the 1960s looked a bit scary. It was cool to see pictures of the patrol cars and the motorcycles that the motor deputies road. There is also a wall with the pictures of all of the Sheriffs that served in Hillsborough County. Our docent, Phillip Palmer, was a Sheriff for 24 years and served under three Sheriffs. Mr. Palmer was also an auxiliary officer for 10 years. He really took his time with us explaining the different displays and the history of the Hillsborough Sheriff's Dept. He was a wealth of knowledge! Check out this little Museum if you're ever in Ybor. You can get through it in about 30 minutes if you read all of the commentary with the displays. It's something cool to see on a particularly hot day. Get out of the heat and check this little place out!