Experts' Choice Award Tampa Bay History Center
What the experts agree on
Covering 12,000 years of Tampa Bay history across 60,000 square feet, this Smithsonian-affiliated museum traces the region's story from Native Americans through modern icons—perfect for understanding Florida's complex past.
“Opened in early 2009, this 60,000-square-foot museum covers everything from Native Americans to tycoons and sports legends who have inhabited Tampa.”
– Frommer's
Afar Magazine "The Tampa Bay History Center takes visitors through 12,000 years of Florida's history." Full review
U.S. News & World Report13.0
"If you're interested in learning more about Florida's first inhabitants, then a stop at the Smithsonian-affiliated Tampa Bay History Center should be on your itinerary." Full review
National Geographic
