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Salvador Dali Museum
Salvador Dali was one of the 20th century's greatest artists. Bewildering double
images, incredible painting, sculptures, holograms and art glass will amaze you.
You are assured to find something special. A 20 minute drive. (727) 821-8885.
Florida International Museum
Featuring the Kennedy Collection year round with hundreds of personal items such
as clothing, personal notes and letters-many of which have never been on display
before. A 15 minute drive. 800-777-9882.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
The museum's exhibits trace the rich history of the barrier islands. A 5 minute
drive. (727) 552-1610.
Museum of Fine Arts
The museum's permanent collection boasts more than 4,000 pieces of art,
depicting collections of European, American, Pre-Colombian and Far Eastern Art.
A 15 minute drive. (727) 896-2667.
Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Tampa Bay Holocaust Memorial Museum teaches visitors about the horrors of
the Holocaust. Survivors' stories are offered through various multimedia
presentations. A 15 minute drive. (727) 820-0100.
Great Explorations
This hands-on museum is great for the whole family. Includes hands on exhibits,
live reptiles, science demonstrations, think tank, touch tunnel, body shop,
explore galore, and various other touring exhibits. A 15 minute drive. (727)
821-8992
Museum of Science & Industry
The largest science center in the Southeast and home to Florida's only IMAX Dome
Theatre. MOSI offers more than 450 "minds-on" interactive activities, making
science a real life adventure. A 45 minute drive (813) 987-6000.
Ringling Museum
In the Art Museum you will see over 500 years of European art, including the
world famous collection of 17th Century Baroque paintings. At the Museum of the
Circus see rare handbills, posters, sequined costumes, miniature circuses and
elaborately carved wagons. A 45 minute drive. (941) 359-5700.
St. Petersburg Museum of History
One of the oldest historical museums in the State of Florida. Since 1920, SPMH
has been collecting, preserving and presenting St. Petersburg history through
exhibitions and special programs. A 15 minute drive. 727-894-1052.
Tampa Museum of Art
The Tampa Museum of Art's primary purpose is to collect, preserve, display and
interpret works of art reflecting art forms of regional, national and
international importance for the general public on a regularly scheduled basis.
The Museum's permanent collection of over 4500 objects is at the heart of this
mission. The Museum has established important collections in two main areas:
Greek and Roman antiquities and modern and contemporary paintings, sculpture,
works on paper, photography and decorative arts. A 30 minute drive. 813-
274-8130.
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