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Tampa Museum of ArtvsTampa Bay History Center
Both are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Tampa Museum of Art ranks marginally better than Tampa Bay History Center. Tampa Museum of Art is ranked #13 in Tampa Bay Area with recommendations from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Tampa Museum of Art
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Where
Michelin Guide
6600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
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Fodor's "Displays an impressive permanent collection of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture as well as Greek and Roman antiquities." Full review
Frommer's "The museum features world-class traveling exhibitions and a growing collection of contemporary and classical art." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located near Lowry Park Zoo and also known as Kid City, this place has interactive displays and a permanent, 45,000-sq-ft outdoor exhibition that kids love." Full review
Where "Tampa Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of antiquities and world-class traveling exhibitions inside an award-winning building and cafe. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Housed in a superb space with contemporary architecture, the city's art museum is best known for its collections of antiques from the Mediterranean world...exhibits photographs by various artists." Full review
Tampa Bay History Center Frommer's
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
801 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602
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Frommer's "Opened in early 2009, this 60,000-square-foot museum covers everything from Native Americans to tycoons and sports legends who have inhabited Tampa." Full review
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
