Make the St. Petersburg Museum of History a part of your sun-soaked day in downtown St. Pete. Located at the entrance to the spectacular Pier District, the Museum of History has shared stories of the Sunshine City for a century. Experience the world’s first commercial airline, catch 150 years of baseball history in Schrader’s Little Cooperstown, and stroll through the history of tourism in the Sunshine City. After exploring the Museum, visit Perry’s Porch, attached to the Museum, to enjoy lunch, dinner, or a deliciously curated cocktail!
Bring your classroom lessons to life by leading students through various eras of Florida history. Tours and exhibits address state standards in Social Studies, Language Arts, Visual Arts, and Science. Pre- and post-tour classroom curriculum materials are available on request. Teachers are admitted for free.
The Museum of History welcomes groups of all ages. Tour guides bring Florida’s history to life by leading groups through our permanent and rotating exhibits. Tours can occur during or after museum operating hours. Minimum of 10 required for Group Rates – Chaperones are admitted for free.
For rates and to book school or group tours, contact Nevin Sitler at (727) 894-1052 x207 | nevin@historystpete.org.
Schedule a private after-hours event for your clients, community groups, or friends! The evening includes a cocktail hour, historic presentation, and a tour of the museum.
For Cocktails with the Curator event rates and scheduling, contact Rui Farias at (727) 894-1052 x208 | rui@historystpete.org.
Parking is available adjacent to the St. Petersburg Museum of History in the St. Pete Pier’s Dolphin Lot. Other options include the St. Pete Pier’s Pelican lot, the Pier’s street parking, or the Sundial Parking Garage (117 2nd Street N) located three blocks west of the Museum. Pier parking is metered by the hour and enforced by the City of St. Petersburg Parking Enforcement. For more information about current rates is available on the City of St. Petersburg’s website linked here or by calling the Parking Enforcement office at (727) 551-3120.
Directions from Tampa
Take I-275 S. across the Howard Frankland Bridge to St. Petersburg. Continue on I-275 S. Use the left two lanes to take Exit 23A for I-375 East toward Sundial/The Pier. Follow I-375 East to 4th Avenue N. Merge onto 4th Avenue N. and continue in the right lane five blocks to 1st Street N. Turn right. Continue to 2nd Avenue N.E. and turn left. Continue on 2nd Avenue N.E. onto The Pier.
The Dolphin Parking lot entrance is on the left. The Museum is also accessible by foot via the sidewalk on the north side of 2nd Avenue N.E. past the brick Comfort Station (public restroom) on the corner.
Directions from Clearwater
Take I-275 S. to St. Petersburg. Use the left two lanes to take Exit 23A for I-375 East toward Sundial/The Pier. Follow I-375 East to 4th Avenue N. Merge onto 4th Avenue N. and continue in the right lane five blocks to 1st Street N. Turn right. Continue to 2nd Avenue N.E. and turn left. Continue on 2nd Avenue N.E. onto The Pier.
The Dolphin Parking lot entrance is on the left. The Museum is also accessible by foot via the sidewalk on the north side of 2nd Avenue N.E. past the brick Comfort Station (public restroom) on the corner.
Directions from Bradenton/Sarasota
Take US-301 N. to St. Petersburg. Continue onto US-41 N./S. Tamiami Trail. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto US-19 N. Merge onto I-275 N. Take exit 22 for I-175 toward Tropicana Field. Continue onto I-175 E. Marge onto 5th Avenue S./Dali Blvd. Turn left onto 1st St S. Turn right onto 1st Avenue S.E. Turn left onto Bayshore Drive S.E. Turn right onto 2nd Avenue NE.
The Dolphin Parking lot entrance is on the left. The Museum is also accessible by foot via the sidewalk on the north side of 2nd Avenue N.E. past the brick Comfort Station (public restroom) on the corner.
“The St. Petersburg Museum of History. What a pearl that place is, what a gem.”
Randy Wayne White, Best-selling Author, 2019 Lifetime Literary Award Winner
The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
We are located in downtown St. Petersburg at the entrance to the Pier District, overlooking the waterfront, close to dining and the St. Pete Pier.
General admission is $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, $11 for military and veterans, $9 for teachers, students, and youth ages 7–17, and free for children 6 and under.
Yes. Membership includes unlimited admission, exhibit previews, archival access by appointment, discounts on events and in the gift shop, and reciprocal museum benefits.
Yes. We offered guided tours for various groups, organizations, as well as corporate tours for clients and employees. We also work with teachers to align school field trips to Florida standards and classroom lesson plans.
Yes. The Museum can provide lesson plans, visual aids, and teaching points in a variety of Florida History based curriculum subjects.
The Museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. Staff can assist with accommodations upon request.
Yes. The Archives are available by appointment. Staff can assist with maps, newspapers, photographs, and property history research.
Yes. Regular programs include Happy Hour with the Historian, History in a Bottle, Sunshine City Soirée, and other rotating public events.
Parking is available in several convenient downtown locations near the Museum. Pier parking is available in the Dolphin lot adjacent to the Museum. There is also metered street parking along 2nd Avenue N.E. and surrounding streets, with rates and time limits clearly posted.
Visitors may also use nearby public garages, including the Sundial Parking Garage at 117 2nd Street N., or the South Core Parking Garage at 101 1st Avenue S., all within a short walking distance of the Museum.
Parking rates vary by location and are set by the City of St. Petersburg or individual garages. Most meters are enforced daily, so be sure to check posted signs before leaving your vehicle.
Any item donated to the Museum is evaluated by the Archives & Collections Manager based on its condition and relevance to the Museum’s mission. If accepted, it will be cataloged and placed in protected storage with the goal of enriching future exhibits. If a donated object is not suitable for the collection, it may be offered for public sale, with proceeds benefiting the Museum and its collections.
No. The Museum does not perform appraisals or authenticate artifacts. This policy ensures donations are accepted solely to support historical education and preservation, without conflicts of interest.
Yes. Volunteers and interns play an important role in supporting the Museum of History. For more information, visit the Volunteer Page.
You can schedule an Archives appointment. Staff will pull property records, locate the property on historic maps, and build an ownership timeline. Staff also assist with access to databases like newspapers.com during your research session.
There’s no guarantee, since the Archives is donation-based. Blueprints and specific home photos can be rare, and research may turn up more images of past residents, which can still offer historical insight.
