Located along the scenic Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, Florida, the Tampa Museum of Art provides a broad range of art-related experiences for visitors of all ages. The museum collection includes 20th century and contemporary art, as well as a renowned collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. The museum also boasts special exhibitions and shows. Established in 1979, the Tampa Museum of Art also offers a wide range of lectures, seminars, walking tours and children's activities. Housed in the south wing of Plant Hall, the former Tampa Bay Hotel, this museum displays furnishings and art original to the hotel.
Exhibits trace the history of the hotel and the Tampa Bay area.
The hotel was built in 1891 by Plant, a transportation magnate who was instrumental in the reconstruction of America's south. The administration building, Plant Hall, served as Theodore Roosevelt's headquarters in the Spanish-American War. Sharks, rays and other sea creatures from the Gulf of Mexico can also be seen at the aquarium. This peaceful Clearwater beach can only be reached by ferry from Honeymoon Island or Clearwater Marina. This 2.5 mile beach is great for swimming, sunbathing and walking.