There are spots still available for our free genealogy workshop on Saturday, October 21 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the John F. Germany Public Library! Capacity is limited, so please RSVP to Curator of Education Melissa Sullebarger at [email protected] or 813.258.7304.

An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel returns two weeks from today! Learn more and purchase tickets to our annual Victorian-themed Halloween event here: plantmuseum.com/events/eerie-e….

We are pleased to partner with the Florida Genealogical Society - Tampa for a free genealogy workshop 11a - 1p on 10/21 at the John F. Germany Public Library! An RSVP is required to this event. Please contact Melissa at [email protected] or 813.258.7304 to reserve your spot!

Seating is still available for our free genealogy workshop this Saturday (10/21) from 11a - 1p at the John F. Germany Public Library. RSVP is required, so contact Melissa at [email protected] or 813.258.7304 to reserve your spot today!

This 1899 photo features the Billiard Room in the basement of the Tampa Bay Hotel. The squares in the ceiling were skylights that provided natural light to enhance the modern, but dim electric lights. Today, students at the University of Tampa know this as the Rathskeller. #tbt

An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel begins one week from today! This year's theme highlights death, mourning, and spiritualism in the 19th century. There will be an undertaker, cabinet of curiosities, and plenty of spookiness. Get tickets here: plantmuseum.com/events/eerie-e…

There were lots of automobiles at the Tampa Bay Hotel over the years, including the one in this #tbt photo from 1903. These four men are sitting in a $650 Oldsmobile Model R, also known as the Curved Dash Oldsmobile, which is credited as being the first mass-produced automobile.

“An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel” starts TODAY! We are so excited for this year of spooky fun highlighting death, mourning, and spiritualism in the 19th century! Tickets are available here: plantmuseum.com/events/eerie-e… We look forward to seeing you!

THIS FRIDAY! You are invited to go behind the scenes of the upcoming documentary film “Henry Plant’s Playlist: The Evolution of French Operetta in America” in a special live performance and conversation. Learn more about this free event on our website! plantmuseum.com/events/henry-p…

This #tbt photo from 1926 features the Tampa Bay Hotel's passenger elevator. It was installed in 1891 and operated with a hydraulic lift until it was converted to electricity in 1925. While not in use today, the elevator and its Cuban mahogany interior are still visible.

TODAY! Please join us for a free program at 4 pm in the Grand Salon, Plant Hall as we go behind the scenes of the upcoming documentary film, "Henry Plant's Playlist: The Evolution of French Operetta in America" in a special live performance and conversation. See you there!

Today is a very exciting day as we celebrate our 90th birthday!! Established in 1933 as the Tampa Municipal Museum, we have been known as the Henry B. Plant Museum since 1974. We welcome all to visit the Museum and help us celebrate our special year. We hope to see you soon!

This Saturday is our last Free Saturday of 2023! While 2024 dates are not set, we look forward to offering one Saturday of free admission each month again next year. Free Saturday was made possible thanks to generous support from the Jacarlene Foundation.

Today’s #tbt photo from 1899 features a golfing party on the Tampa Bay Hotel golf course with the building's minarets and dining hall dome in the background. The course was designed by John Hamilton Gillespie, who is in the middle of the picture with the golf bag.

Mark your calendar! Please show your support for the Museum and our Store by joining us on Sunday, November 26th for Museum Store Sunday! We are here to help you find that perfect and unique gift for someone special this holiday season!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Museum! We are working hard this week to transform the Museum for our 42nd Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll. We are so excited for another year of festive fun and we look forward to seeing you soon! plantmuseum.com/events/victori….

We are excited to host an Antique Evaluations event on Thursday, December 7th! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by clicking on the red “Buy tickets” box on the event webpage. Visit our website for more details and information about this event! plantmuseum.com/events/antique…

The Museum was recognized at today’s Tampa City Council meeting to commemorate our 90th anniversary! Councilmember Bill Carlson presented our Executive Director and members of the Board of Trustees with a Tampa City Council Commendation honoring this very special milestone!

From all of us at the Museum, we are wishing everyone all the best and a Happy New Year! The Museum is closed this week and will resume regular business hours on Saturday, January 6th. We look forward to seeing you in 2024!

We are so excited for our 20th Annual Picnic in the Park this Sunday, March 3rd from 11 am - 4 pm! This family-friendly event will have live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, a food truck, free ice creams, Victorian games, and more. We look forward to seeing you!