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MUSEUMS
Clearwater Historical Society Museum
& Cultural Center,
610 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater,
(727) 754-8019. This volunteer-manned
treasure trove of permanent and rotating
collections of artifacts and displays is
housed in the converted 1906 former
South Ward School.
Dunedin History Museum,
349 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 736-1176.
Named Florida’s number one mediumsized
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 CraftArt,
501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 821-7391. Fine craft art is presented
in a 2,500-square-foot retail gallery and
adjacent Exhibition Gallery that features
curated exhibitions and programming.
Artists’ studios and a meeting room for
lectures are on the second floor.
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.
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-thecentury
Florida.
Imagine Museum,
1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg,
(727) 300-1700. This museum is devoted
to glass as a medium of sculpture. Its
permanent collection is on public view
on two floors of its building and includes
American glass works from the early 1960s
to the contemporary movement.
The Museum of the American Arts
and Crafts Movement,
355 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 943-9900. Coming soon! This new
museum features an extensive collection of
furniture, pottery, tile, metalwork, lighting,
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photography and other decorative arts from
the American Arts and Crafts movement
of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Designed by Tampa architect Alberto
Alfonso, the incredible five-story building
combines beautiful architectural elements
with period art, light fixtures, windows,
fireplaces and more.
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 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 self-propelled
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 theater founded in 1977. The
company’s mission is to create the most
satisfying live theater 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 Bilheimer Capitol Theatre,
405 Cleveland St., Clearwater, (727) 791-7400.
This theater in downtown Clearwater has 737
seats and is operated by Ruth Eckerd Hall in a
partnership with the City of Clearwater.
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 highcaliber
entertainment in the Central Park
Performing Arts Center. They honor the
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