The largest Dalí collection outside Europe, glass art you can watch being made, and Greek and Roman antiquities.
Tampa Bay's art scene centers on St. Petersburg's museum district and downtown Tampa. These picks come from regional travel and arts coverage, and some descriptions date back several years. Confirm exhibits and hours before you visit. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking.
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The Dalí Museum holds the largest collection of Salvador Dalí's work outside Spain, and ranked No. 7 in USA Today's 2025 readers' poll of the 10 best art museums in the U.S. Its architecture, nicknamed The Enigma, is itself a draw.
The Tampa Museum of Art pairs Greek and Roman antiquities, said to be among the largest collections in the southeastern United States, with modern paintings, sculpture and photography.
The Museum of Fine Arts on Beach Drive was renovated and expanded in 2008. It also houses Cafe Clementine.
The Morean Arts Center presents the Chihuly Collection in St. Petersburg and offers art classes, exhibitions and workshops, including a glass studio and hot shop where you can watch artists create glassworks.
The James Museum focuses on the peoples, landscapes and history of the American West, and the wildlife of the world.
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