Galleria
MUSEUMS
American Victory Ship
Mariners’ Memorial Museum,
705 Channelside Dr., Tampa,
(813) 228-8766. The world-class
SS American Victory was built in 1945.
It served in World War II, as well as the
Korean and Vietnam Wars. Aboard the
American Victory Ship, visitors can
experience a fully-functioning 1940s-era
steamship and enjoy an unforgettable
voyage of discovery and relive history
by visiting cavernous three-level cargo
holds, radio and gyro rooms, a hospital
and other parts of the ship.
Appleton Museum of Art,
4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala,
(352) 291-4455. This vibrant cultural
center in the heart of Central Florida
offers one of the finest collections in the
Southeast of European, American and
Contemporary art, plus Asian, African,
Islamic and pre-Columbian artifacts.
The museum also presents a series of
exhibitions, lectures, films, workshops
and concerts.
Armed Forces History Museum,
2050 34th Way North, Largo,
(727) 539-8371. This museum is
dedicated to preserving our military
history and educating the public. It
houses one of the largest collections of
military memorabilia, equipment and
vehicles in the state of Florida.
Chihuly Collection,
400 Beach Dr., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4527. This stunning permanent
collection of world-renowned artist
Dale Chihuly’s artwork is in a magnificent
10,000 square-foot setting, designed
specifically for this collection.
David L. Mason Children’s Art Museum,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-3322. As part of the Dunedin
Fine Art Center, this museum offers
exhibits exploring art and artists.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
African American History Museum,
2240 Ninth Ave. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 323-1104. This museum’s mission
is to preserve, present and interpret
African American history and to engage
a broad and diverse audience through
these activities.
Dunedin History 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.
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