Experts' Choice Award Ybor City Museum State Park
What the experts agree on
Housed in a 1923 yellow-brick bakery building, this compact museum traces Ybor City's transformation from swampland to cigar-trade powerhouse through artifacts and exhibits, with free admission making it a worthwhile neighborhood stop.
“The museum in the heart of Tampa’s historic cigar district includes cigar trade exhibits and a video tracing the area’s growth from swampland to city. Open daily. Free admission.”
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Fodor's "This park provides a look at the history of the cigar industry." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Housed in the 1923 yellow-brick Ferlita Bakery building, the museum outlines the development of Ybor City from frontier village to its recent renaissance." Full review
On the Grid "Although this museum is on the smaller side, it’s packed with historical artifacts and information on the upbringing of Ybor City." Full review
Where "This state park museum features cigar trade exhibits and traces Ybor’s growth from swampland to romantic company town." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Housed in the 1923 yellow-brick Ferlita Bakery building, the museum charts the history of the neighborhood." Full review
