Travel through time with your favorite dolls! Peek into the past as we enjoy crafts, games and snacks as well as hands-on gallery experiences.

All activities reflect the time period or theme of each doll. American Girl© dolls are welcome but not required for participation. Designed for ages 6-12, space is limited and pre-registration is required. This is a drop-off program. Parents may wish to wait with a cup of café con leche and a guava pastry in the Columbia Cafe after viewing our permanent and traveling exhibits.

Teen volunteers (ages 15-18) work alongside museum staff, assisting with summer camps and special events, serving as gallery hosts, helping with children’s activities during public programs, or researching for various ongoing projects.

 

Volunteering at the History Center provides students with a unique opportunity to learn what happens behind the scenes at a museum, make new friends, and gain valuable experience in a work setting.

Teen volunteers should be self-motivated, responsible, energetic and upbeat. Positions are limited and are not guaranteed. Applications for special events are accepted year-round.

1) Click on the “How to Apply” tab above to submit your volunteer application. Applications and subsequent correspondence must be completed by the teen applying rather than a parent or guardian.

2) Teens must also submit a recommendation letter from a non-relative adult. Teachers, mentors, employers, etc. are all accepted. Recommendation letters should be sent to Amanda Hoffman, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, at ahoffman@tampabayhistorycenter.org.