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The Museum of Fine Arts has the only comprehensive art collection of its kind, extending from antiquity to the present, on the Florida west coast.
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The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida was founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart (1896-1980) and reflects her vision of providing outstanding examples of world art in an inviting, elegant setting. The MFA,opened to the public in 1965–the first art museum in St. Petersburg located on the downtown waterfront. The Museum is the largest art museum in the Tampa Bay area and is dedicated to ser

ving our communities by pursuing excellence in art from antiquity to the present through the MFA collection, exhibitions, and education for its diverse audiences. The content of this site is the responsibility of Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL.

09/03/2026

We host events all month long at the MFA, and we’d love to see you here! Whether you love music, art, reading, or swing dancing, you can find an event that speaks to you. Come experience something new, and take some time to explore our galleries while you’re at it!

08/28/2026

Art you can eat! 🎨🍰 We had the sweetest time at yesterday’s Buttercream & Piping Workshop led by Cafe Clementine’s Paulina in collaboration with Emerald Flower. Check out Yvette Mayorga’s work in our collection, which inspired these sweet treats! Keep an eye out for more culinary workshops and our upcoming Art After Dark festivities.

08/23/2026

✨ Step into a world of frosting-inspired fantasy.

"Yvette Mayorga: Goddesses of the Great Hall" transforms the MFA's historic entrance into a vibrant, immersive installation where contemporary art meets art history. Inspired by Élisabeth Vigée-LeBrun's "Julie as Flora, Roman Goddess of Flowers," Mayorga reimagines the grandeur of 18th-century portraiture through her signature maximalist style—exploring identity, femininity, cultural memory, and power with dazzling color and intricate detail.

As the inaugural exhibition of The Great Hall Project, this captivating installation invites you to experience one of the museum's most iconic spaces in an entirely new way.

Plan your visit at mfastpete.org.

08/20/2026

📚 Banned Books Journaling Session with Book and Bottle

Celebrate banned and challenged books in an immersive morning of literature, reflection, and creative exploration inspired by "Explore the Vaults: A Terrible Beauty: Photographers Amid Chaos."

Through guided journaling prompts, meaningful conversations, and the powerful photography surrounding you, you'll challenge assumptions, explore new perspectives, and let art inspire your writing. Bring your journal, your curiosity, and an open mind.

📅 Sunday, September 6 | 11 AM–1 PM
🎟️ Free with museum admission | RSVP required

Reserve your spot at mfastpete.org.

08/19/2026

🎨 Hear from our Spring 2026 MFA Teen Arts Council members about their favorite part of the program—and why they’d do it all over again!

Applications for the 2026–2027 MFA Teen Arts Council are now open. If you’re a high school student passionate about art, creativity, and making an impact, this paid opportunity is your chance to collaborate with museum professionals, help create teen programs, build leadership skills, and connect with other creative teens.

🗓️ Applications close August 23
💵 $500 stipend + Student Membership

Apply today at mfastpete.org.

08/18/2026

Art meets buttercream! 🎂✨

Join us on Thursday, August 27, for a one-of-a-kind Culinary Arts Workshop inspired by the vibrant, confection-like works of contemporary artist Yvette Mayorga.

Guided by skilled cake artists Paulina of Café Clementine and Janelly Gonzalez of Emerald Flour, you’ll learn buttercream piping techniques before decorating your own 4-inch Café Clementine mini cake with colorful buttercream, sprinkles, and ribbon embellishments. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity!

Your ticket includes:
🍰 A guided buttercream piping lesson
🎂 A freshly baked Café Clementine mini cake to decorate and take home
🧁 Swiss meringue buttercream, decorating tools, sprinkles, and embellishments
🥂 A welcome drink and light bites from Café Clementine

📅 Thursday, August 27 | 5–7:30 PM
🎟️ $80 Members | $95 Not-Yet-Members

Space is limited—reserve your spot today at mfastpete.org.

08/17/2026

Now on View: “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations”

Experience the artistry, innovation, and living traditions of contemporary masquerade across West Africa in this dynamic new exhibition. Featuring spectacular costumes, masks, photography, and multimedia installations, New African Masquerades highlights the artists, collaborators, and communities behind these extraordinary works.

Now on view at the MFA through January 3, 2026.

Plan your visit at mfastpete.org.

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Photography by Michael Thompson, Portrait Artist Michael Thompson

08/15/2026

📚 Book Clubs are back at the MFA! 🍷

Join us for Book + Belonging, a new four-part book club inspired by “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations.” Each session pairs contemporary literature with engaging discussion, a gallery talk, unlimited popcorn, and a specially selected glass of wine in partnership with Book + Bottle.

Our first meeting features “Open Water” by Caleb Azumah Nelson—a powerful novel exploring identity, belonging, love, and the contemporary Black experience.

📅 Thursday, September 3 | 6–8 PM
🎟️ $25 Members | $35 Not-Yet-Members

Grab a copy, join the conversation, and reserve your spot at mfastpete.org.

08/14/2026

Tomorrow at the MFA! ✨ Join us for two special programs celebrating the opening of “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations.”

🖼️ 9 AM | Curator Tour
Explore the exhibition before the museum opens with organizing curator Dr. Amanda M. Maples.

💬 11 AM | In Conversation
Discover the ideas, collaborations, and living traditions behind the exhibition in a special conversation with Dr. Stanton Thomas, MFA Chief Curator, and Dr. Amanda M. Maples, organizing curator.

Space is limited—reserve your spot today at mfastpete.org.

Photography by Michael Thompson, Portrait Artist Michael Thompson

08/13/2026

🎉 Opening Weekend starts tonight!

Join us tonight from 5–8 PM for our Art After Dark: Preview Party and be among the first to experience “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations” before it opens to the public. Enjoy live Afrobeats by DJ Nilla Green, a complimentary signature spritz from Café Clementine*, and an unforgettable evening at the MFA.

Then, continue the celebration on Saturday, August 15:
🖼️ 9 AM – Curator Tour with Dr. Amanda M. Maples
💬 11 AM – In Conversation
✨ The exhibition officially opens to the public.

Celebrate opening weekend with us—learn more and reserve your spot at mfastpete.org.
*Complimentary with adult admission.

Address

255 Beach Drive NE
Saint Petersburg, FL
33701

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(727) 896-2667

Website

https://www.mfastpete.org/

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