Join us as we celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit, “Tiger! Tiger!” with special guest Lisa Spencer-Novak from Big Cat Rescue! From hands-on activities to learning opportunities with materials from Big Cat Rescue itself, come on out for a fun, family-friendly day at the museum. This event is free and open to the public.
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Celebrate Juneteenth at the Museum
Celebrate Juneteenth at the museum! We will have activities for both children and adults and will be showing movies all day. Our first film, showing at 11:30 AM, is Soul (PG), a family-friendly movie and Pixar’s first movie that features a Black lead (voiced by Jamie Foxx). Then at 1:30 PM, we will be showing Harriet (PG-13), starring Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, […]
Have Blues, Will Travel: Traveling Blues Musicians in the Jim Crow Era
Because Black artists were not paid royalties on their songs in the way white musicians were, touring was among the only ways to make money from their music. However, traveling as a Black person, especially in the American South, was incredibly dangerous. On the road, travelers were faced with segregation laws everywhere. There was intense […]
Photography Basics: Learn, Practice, Create.
This 4-hour workshop is limited to very small groups, with personal attention for each attendee. The course is designed to provide the students with a sound knowledge of how to operate their cameras for both solid technical results, as well as creative applications. This class is based on multiple lecture presentations as well as extensive […]
Summer Camp
Join us this summer for our best summer camp yet at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. We will be offering painting, photography 101, writing, multisensory experiences, and more to children ages 8-12. It is the perfect combination of art and wellness for your child!
Happy Talks
Love is Love! Join Happy Talks on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 4 p.m. and meet Dr. Gary Howell, Tampa’s leading psychologist dedicated to the advocacy and support of the LGBT community. Dr. Howell will share actionable steps for both the members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies on how to take care of our […]
Music in the Museum
On the third Thursday of each month, visit the Museum at 11 am to hear a live classical music performance. Live concerts were the most popular daily entertainment at the Tampa Bay hotel, and Music in the Museum restores this authentic tradition. Enjoy the sounds of the harp, guitar, or violin as you explore the […]
Sketching In The Galleries
Sketching encourages us to slow down, look carefully, and connect with works of art. Join our monthly sketch group and hone your artistic and observational skills with guidance from artist Douglas Land. You provide the creativity; we’ll provide the supplies. Open to all ages and abilities. Cost included with admission.
Kasondra Rose
Enjoy live music, art, and happy hour specials. Regional singer-songwriter Kasondra Rose’s jazz-tinged vocals have been described as “warm like wine in your belly.” Performing original pieces from her album Out of Thin Air, voice and instruments are layered, delivering a rich, textured performance. Seating is limited to allow for social distancing. Cost included with […]
Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel
An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel will be held on October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021. See the Museum in moonlight as you’ve never see it before and investigte a questionable death at the Hotel! Period lighting and candles set the stage for a night of intrigue. Candle light flickers off the […]