The best thing about the Tampa Bay History Center is that it connects us to our past. Tampa was not always as it is today. Indians, European explores, and Crackers are just a few of the interesting past residents of Tampa Bay. The Coacoochee's Story Theater tells the story of an Indian during the Second Seminole War in a unique way that immerses viewers in the action. The Cowmen and Crackers will put you into the middle of an actual cattle drive.
Exactly What You Didn’t Expect.
The
Tampa Bay History Center is more than a mere repository for historical
facts. Functioning as a liaison between the past and the present, the
museum honors our community’s character and heritage, stirring
the spirit of adventure found in all its visitors with the generations
of stories it has to tell.
Step inside the new,
60,000-square-foot History Center in Tampa’s bustling Channelside
district and take a journey through 12,000 years of powerful stories.
Follow in the footsteps of the first native inhabitants, Spanish
conquistadors, pioneers, presidents, sports legends and railroad
tycoons. Stroll through a 1920’s-era cigar store. Explore
exhibits about the places and people who shaped the Tampa Bay area. The
four-floor History Center boasts a stunning atrium, interactive and
immersive exhibits, theaters, map gallery, research center, event hall,
museum store and the internationally acclaimed Columbia Cafe. The
history of the Tampa Bay region comes alive within these walls.
