EXPLORE & LEARN
Whatever your age or interest, you can always discover something new at the Tampa Bay History Center. We offer a variety of engaging programs and activities throughout the year for teachers, students, families, and adults.
Educators
Field Trips
Bring your students for a fun and interactive field trip to Tampa’s newest landmark.
History-to-Go Outreach Kits
Bring the resources of the History Center into your classroom with History-to-Go kits.
Florida History Fair
The History Center is proud to sponsor the Hillsborough County competition of Florida History Fair.
Educator E-news
Sign-up here to receive information on upcoming programs and events at the History Center just for teachers and students.
Families & Kids
Summer CampOver the summer school break, the History Center is offering History Adventure Camps which are week-long themed camps for kids entering 3rd through 6th grades.
Family Backpack Adventures
Designed to encourage parent and child interaction and promote learning in a fun way, the these backpacks are filled with a variety of hands-on activities, allowing for independent exploration of the museum galleries.
Adults
Tours for Groups
Make your reservation now to experience Tampa’s newest landmark! Guided tours are available for adult groups of ten or more.
Florida Conversations
Join the conversation! Led by top scholars, writers, and artists, Florida Conversations are informal talks that explore everything from history, art, and architecture to politics, archeology, and literature.
Leland Hawes Prize in Florida History
College students from around the state are invited to participate in a juried essay competition designed to further the study of Florida History.
Community Outreach
Let us bring the History Center to you! Community groups or organizations may request a guest speaker, or borrow a “History-to-Go” outreach kit filled with hands-on objects.
Tampa Bay History Journal
The Florida Studies Center and its program partners at the Tampa Bay History Center have launched a new history journal with a familiar name – Tampa Bay History.
History Book Club
Join the History Center’s new book review and discussion group. Designed for people interested in regional and state history, culture, politics, and the environment, our book club provides a forum for stimulating discussion and a chance to delve into a variety of interesting books.
USF-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Study Group for Seniors
After an initial tour of the History Center, this fast-paced study group will touch on a variety of topics.