I really appreciated my visit to the Tampa Bay History Center. I actually knew very little history of the area, despite having visited a number of times. I learned a lot about the Seminole Indians and the Conquistadors that first came to the area. Definitely worth a visit.

Very friendly staff and interesting exhibits-- I learned this I didn't know before and I've lived here 20 years. The special exhibit on the third floor, Spies, Traitors, Saboteurs, really opened my eyes to what has happened to the United States by domestic and foreign agents. The Columbia Cafe is a great place to grab a bite to eat or... More

I really appreciated the multi-media presentations. All of exhibits were interactive and educational.

I went to this museum for the first time with my Uncle (who was visiting from Oregon) and my 23 month old and we also picked my son up from school to take him here for a "field trip" There was SO much to learn and see at this place. It was three floors of different exhibits. There were short... More

This in one of the newest museums in the Tampa Bay region. Its located in the Channelside District across from the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Cruise Port, and the Florida Aquarium. The exhibits are contemporary and change several times a year. There is a great restaurant in the museum, The Columbia Restaurant Cafe, from The Ybor City Historic district (also... More

My husband and I went to the Tampa Bay History Center on a Saturday in September, 2011. It wasn't crowded, which made looking at the displays very pleasant. The History Center is very nicely arranaged and we enjoyed several hours learning more about our area's history. We would recommend it to everyone.

Very nice background on the history of the Tampa area starting with the indigenous people and the Spanish explorers. Had a few interesting movies to watch, and exhibits on famous people from the area and sports teams accomplishments. Entrance fee of $12 a little high for size of the center. When we went, the third floor had a special exhibit... More

A terrific place to learn about the history of the Tampa bay area with fun, interactive exhibits.

This museum has encompassed quite a few different aspects of Tampa Bay history, from topography, development, Seminole Wars, Cuban influence, sports history, to what it means to be a Florida Cracker. We went here for a few hours on a Sunday and enjoyed how lovely it was...the building was great! The Columbia Restaurant has a cafe the building which served... More