St. Petersburg Museum of History

St. Petersburg Museum of History Sharing Sunshine City stories for more than a 100 years! For 100 years, the St. Petersburg Museum of History has shared stories of the Sunshine City.
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On exhibit: Wish You Were Here: The Art of Selling Sunshine, the Seminole People of Florida, amazing local baseball & aviation history, a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy, and more! Our galleries offer visitors a look at Florida's rich history with a focus on St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. From the birth of commercial aviation and spring training here in the Sunshine City to the vast accomplishm

ents of early Pinellas Pioneers, the St. Petersburg Museum of History offers something for everyone. Come check out our two-headed calf, our 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy, our working replica of the Benoist XIV airboat, and the world's largest collection of autographed baseballs - and learn all about St. Pete's history!

Did you know astronaut Ed White had to be ordered back inside his spacecraft because he was enjoying the experience so m...
06/03/2026

Did you know astronaut Ed White had to be ordered back inside his spacecraft because he was enjoying the experience so much?

Explore more Aviation History at the Museum ~ M-Sat 10am to 5pm & Noon to 5pm on $6 Sundays!

On June 3, 1965, astronaut Edward H. White II stepped out of the Gemini 4 spacecraft and into history, becoming the first American to walk in […]

The Museum of History is temporarily closed Wednesday, June 3, through Saturday, June 6. We will reopen at noon on Sunda...
06/02/2026

The Museum of History is temporarily closed Wednesday, June 3, through Saturday, June 6.

We will reopen at noon on Sunday, June 7. Visit the Museum for only $6 on Sunday!

We are proud to serve as the staging center for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in St. Petersburg. During this time, we will also be renovating exhibit galleries. Thank you for your understanding.

Did you know? On this day in 1937, Amelia Earhart flew her plane from Miami as part of her final trip before disappearin...
06/01/2026

Did you know? On this day in 1937, Amelia Earhart flew her plane from Miami as part of her final trip before disappearing.

Visit the Museum of History for more groundbreaking Florida history ~ Mon-Sat 10-5 & $6 Sundays 12-5.

More about Amelia Earhart's last flight: historystpete.org/amelia-earhart

06/01/2026

Welcome to Historically St Pete. with executive director Rui Farias, executive director of the St. Petersburg Museum of Art. In this podcast airing every Monday, Rui explores the truths, and myths of the people and events that created the Sunshine City.The Museum of History ha...

05/31/2026

Join us Saturday 6/6 for a trolley ride into the past!

What was life like in St. Petersburg before air conditioning? What made up the City's urban center before the addition of skyscrapers? The Museum of History will share stories and highlight historic places that laid the foundation for the City you know today!

Sign up at: historystpete.org/event/downtown-trolley-tour-6

Today is it: the final day of our May Membership Drive, and we are close to our goal of welcoming 100 new members! Will ...
05/31/2026

Today is it: the final day of our May Membership Drive, and we are close to our goal of welcoming 100 new members! Will you cross the finish line with us?

Explore membership options at historystpete.org/membership

Every new member this month is a vote for keeping history alive in St. Petersburg! Please join today — and THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up!

Did you know? On this day in 1953, St. Petersburg’s first TV station began broadcasting from St. Pete's Million Dollar P...
05/31/2026

Did you know? On this day in 1953, St. Petersburg’s first TV station began broadcasting from St. Pete's Million Dollar Pier!

It's $6 Sunday! Stop by the museum today for more quality time with Mr. Sun & other local icons as part of our 'Wish You Were Here' exhibit, presented by BayFirst National Bank!

Admission is only $6 today, we're open 12-5.

Read about WSUN TV 38: historystpete.org/wsun-tv

Membership has its benefits! Here's what membership means to Mary Rose & Sean Kramak:"Being a member of the Saint Peters...
05/30/2026

Membership has its benefits! Here's what membership means to Mary Rose & Sean Kramak:

"Being a member of the Saint Petersburg Museum of history is important to us because we love to be a part of preserving the history of this city which we have fallen in love with. We bring all of our visitors to the museum [...]. Being a member of the Saint Petersburg Museum of History deepens our connection to the City in a very meaningful way." Thank you Mary Rose & Sean!

Explore membership options at historystpete.org/membership

Every new member this month is a vote for keeping history alive in St. Petersburg! Please join today — and THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up!

Did you know the West Coast Inn once stood directly opposite Al Lang Stadium, making it a favorite stop for baseball fan...
05/30/2026

Did you know the West Coast Inn once stood directly opposite Al Lang Stadium, making it a favorite stop for baseball fans?

Visit us for more great St. Petersburg history! ~ Mon-Sat 10-5 & $6 Sundays 12-5.

More about the West Coast Inn: historystpete.org/west-coast-inn

Address

335 2nd Avenue NE
Saint Petersburg, FL
33701

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(727) 894-1052

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