Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House

05/31/2026

Legacy is fast approaching and we are only two weeks out! We are so excited to see you all there as we celebrate four community members who are doing wonderful things in Tampa and Ybor City!

Tickets are still available so don't miss out!

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05/27/2026

Legacy is fast approaching and we are so excited to announce that this year we have been given support from a number of wonderful Sponsors! We are so thankful for their support and it is because of them that we are able to do what we do!

So thank you once again to all our sponsors and if you want to be included amongst our valued sponsors, sponsorships and tickets are still available at the link below!

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05/27/2026

This past Saturday we expanded on our wonderful partnership with the The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature by attending their Baseball Days at the Bishop celebrating baseball past and present! We set up one of our Rollin' Through History Mobile Museums and read the first book in our new book series, “A Place on the Bench: The Robin Fuson Story.” We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to see how this friendship grows!

05/20/2026

This last Friday we were invited to join the at their Annual Older Americans Month Celebration. The love for the game of baseball is one that is passed down through generations. Hearing some of their stories was an amazing moment. Some of our favorite events every year are with the Tampa Housing Authority and we look forward to partnering with again in the future.

05/20/2026

We are really excited to be sharing our baseball history The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature on Saturday. If you are in the area, stop in, say hello, and check out their temporary "¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas" exhibit on loan from the Smithsonian.

We will also be reading our new book "A Seat on the Bench: The Robin Fuson Story".

Step up to the plate for Baseball Day at The Bishop on Saturday, May 23, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy baseball-themed science activities, crafts, live demonstrations, community partners, and special guests, all included with regular Museum admission. Explore the Pleibol exhibit, test your skills with the Bradenton Marauders, visit the Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House mobile exhibit, and enjoy fun for the whole family.

05/19/2026

On Wednesday last week we went to a wonderful social event with the Sports Club of Tampa Bay at Casa Santo Stefano as they prepare for their 42nd Annual Sports Club of Tampa Bay Hall of Fame dinner. We brought our Mobile Museum set up and had a fantastic time sharing the history of baseball with some amazing athletes!

05/18/2026

We are so pleased to announce that the first book in our new children’s series premiered last Tuesday! “A Seat On the Bench: The Robin Fuson Story”, was released with the Honorable Robin Fuson, Josh Weaver (author), and Katelynn Meggison (illustrator) signing copies of the book.

Our new series will be about the players, coaches, and baseball legends who were born, raised, or spent their careers in Tampa. The stories will help our younger generation connect to the community with inspirational stories about perseverance, resilience, working hard, following your dreams, teamwork, and more.

We are grateful to the Honorable Robin Fuson for being our first story to tell, and look forward to the next one.

05/01/2026

The Ybor City Museum Society is pleased to announce the recipients for the 42nd Annual Legacy Awards Brunch.

Chantal R. Hevia to receive the Vicente Martinez-Ybor Award
Emanuel "Manny" Leto to receive the Anthony "Tony" Pizzo Award
Coach Jim Macaluso to receive the Louis "Lou" Piniella Award
Mario Nuñez to receive the Adeala Gonzmart Award

Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City - Siboney Room
Lissette Campos, Mistress of Ceremony, Eight-Time Emmy Award Winner

Please RSVP by June 3rd

Tickets and sponsorships are available:

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All proceeds benefit the Ybor City Museum Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

04/17/2026

We had such a wonderful time last week at the West Tampa Chamber of Commerce Co****le Tournament! We aways enjoy taking our Rollin' Through History Mobile Museum out into the community to teach about our shared history!