Knowledgeable guides will give you a short lesson in art history as they take you through the changing exhibits. Some of the museum's best-known permanent works include Georgia O'Keeffe's Poppy and Monet's Springtime in Giverny, Afternoon and Parliament, Effect of Fog . Lovely courtyards offer a spot to sit and reflect. Unusual works, such as the First Cylindric Chrono-Hologram Portrait of Alice Cooper's Brain, as well as more traditional works, are shown. Depending on the time of your visit, you may be able to catch the latest exhibition at the Florida International Museum, also in downtown St. Petersburg.
Exhibitions usually run for several months.
Whether you choose the indoor or outdoor tour, wrap up your day by exploring the Quarter and the Pier along St. Petersburg's waterfront. For fine Spanish cuisine, try the Columbia restaurant overlooking the bay. Today is your day to learn about Florida in its natural state. Head first to the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, where visitors trace a drop of water from its source underground to the sea. Injured and sick manatees are nursed back to health at the zoo's Manatee and Aquatic Center.