Galleria �� JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 149 Dunedin Historical Museum, 349 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 736-1176. Named Florida’s number one medium-sized museum by the State, this treasure trove of local artifacts, traveling exhibits and train memorabilia is located in Dunedin’s vintage railroad station. Their historic Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin’s Hammock Park is available for christenings, weddings, funerals and other special events by calling (727) 271-9673. Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg, (727) 820-0100. A permanent collection of photographs, testimonies and historical artifacts, plus changing exhibits of art and photography are on exhibit, all relating to various aspects of the Holocaust. Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 4th St. N. (adjacent to Sunken Gardens), St. Petersburg, (727) 821-8992. Their newly developed interactive exhibits include Great Beginnings, Beth’s Indoor Beach, Robot Lab, Touch Tunnel, Express Yourself Art Studio, a construction site, a child-sized grocery store and much more. This is one of St. Petersburg’s secret treasures that is both educational and fun for all ages. Closed Mondays during the fall. Henry B. Plant Museum, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, (813) 254-1891. Experience the grandeur of a winter railroad resort that opened in 1891 as the Tampa Bay Hotel and is now a National Historic Landmark. Stroll the grand hallway and enjoy rooms filled with original Hotel furnishings from Europe. Realize the elegance of the Victorian lifestyle as a tourist in turn-of-the-century Florida. Heritage Village - Pinellas County Historical Museum, 11909 125th St. N., Largo, (727) 582-2123. This 21-acre, open-air living history village features more than 28 historic structures, some with costumed guides. They also have a museum, library, archives relating to Pinellas County’s history, nature trail and a gift shop. Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, (727) 896-2667. Featuring diverse traveling exhibits in addition to its permanent collection, this internationally recognized Museum, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is an architectural gem located on St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront. Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, 3301 Gateway Centre Blvd., Pinellas Park, (727) 579-8226. A unique collection that includes front-wheel drive and rear-engine cars from the 1920s-1930s. Featured automobiles include the replica of the 1770 Fardier de Cugnot, the first selfpropelled vehicle; Tracta; Citroen; Panhard and Voisin (France); Tatra and Aero (Czech); DKW and Mercedes (Germany); Willys Knight and Ruxton (USA). Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, 100 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, (727) 937-0686. This museum, located on Spring Bayou in Craig Park, explains how the dynamic interaction of environment and culture created this historic city. The History Wing traces the development of Tarpon Springs from prehistoric people to World War II. The Ecology Wing houses the beautiful murals of artist Christopher Still. THEATERS American Stage Theatre, 163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 823-PLAY (7529). American Stage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1977. The company’s mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community. Their vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from our past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time. American Stage presents its top-quality Mainstage Series in its 182-seat Raymond James Theatre each year. The Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater, (727) 791-7400. This newly-renovated theatre in downtown Clearwater has 737 seats and is operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall in a partnership with the City of Clearwater. Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, (727) 587-6793. Building on 20 years of excellence, the Central Park Performing Arts Center serves the community as both an accessible cultural destination and a popular public gathering place. They offer spectacular performances in music, dance and theater as a unique facility for meetings, weddings, banquets and special events. Eight O’Clock Theatre, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, (727) 587-6793. The award-winning Eight O’Clock Theatre continues its long history of presenting high-caliber entertainment in the beautiful Largo Cultural Center. They honor the tradition of combining top-notch performers with state-of-the-art lighting, sound, sets and performances. All their shows offer a glimpse of the talent we are fortunate to have here in the Tampa Bay area. Belleair Bluffs Plaza 100-12 (North Side), Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs 727.408.5743
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