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Hidden Treasures: 6 Under-the-Radar Tampa Museums & Galleries

Everyone knows about the Tampa Museum of Art and the Tampa Bay History Center, but these lesser-known museums have new and forgotten gems for visitors to uncover

by Molly Urnek
January 23, 2019
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USF Contemporary Art Museum
3821 USF Holly Drive
Opening January 11, CAM’s latest exhibit, “The Visible Turn: Contemporary Artists Confront Political Invisibility,” depicts the people and ideas excluded from today’s social, political and cultural affairs. Four international artists teamed up to create the installations that depict this cultural concealment and invisibility. The exhibit includes objects, performances and artist-directed activities.

(813) 974-2849 | usfcam.usf.edu

Ybor City Museum
1818 9th Ave.
This urban park and historical museum takes visitors on an adventure through the unique history of Ybor City. The location consists of a main exhibit space in the historic Ferlita Bakery building, a Mediterranean-style garden and a recreated cigar worker’s house. Guided tours are offered to assist guests’ immersion into the heart of Ybor City.

(813) 247-6323 | ybormuseum.org

Tampa Baseball Museum
2003 N. 19th Street
Formerly the home of Tampa’s first Major League Baseball player, Al Lopez, this museum explores 125 years of baseball in the city. Guests can get to know more than 80 Tampa-native baseball greats and how they came to be these honorable figures. Still in fund-raising stages but expected to open soon, the museum will display artifacts from all levels of the game — Little League, Major League, Negro Leagues and more.

(813) 247-1434 | tampabaseballmuseum.org

Tampa Police Museum
411 N. Franklin St.
The Tampa Police Museum honors Tampa police officers killed in the line of duty. Inside the museum, visitors can find preserved records, books and police equipment. Educational programs are offered to promote the knowledge of police science and careers in the police force.

(813) 276-3200 | tampapolicememorial.org

Tampa Firefighters Museum
720 Zack St.
Built in 1911, this building was once home to the headquarters of the Tampa Fire Rescue. Now, the building stands as the preservation of the stories, events and people that once defined the fire rescue service in Tampa. The museum offers educational courses on fire safety and strives to increase the interest in careers in the service.

(813) 964-6862 | tampafirefightersmuseum.org

CASS, Contemporary Art Space & Studio
2722 S. MacDill Ave.
This art gallery focuses on modern, collectible art pieces from local to international artists. In addition to its diverse exhibitions on display, the gallery offers lectures and workshops from various artists. Stay tuned to CASS’ website for information on upcoming exhibits at the gallery and at locations around Tampa, like the Epicurean Hotel on South Howard Avenue.
(813) 839-7135 | casscontemporary.com

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