Henry B. Plant Museum, Florida, United States
4.5 (824 reviews) Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #11 in Tampa History Museums
Bigger and better than expected!
Since 1933, the Tampa Bay Hotel has been home to the Henry B. Plant Museum and The University of Tampa. The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports visitors to another era through exhibits and innovative programs, so that they may be educated and inspired by the lifestyles, times and experiences of Florida’s early tourist industry. Original furnishings and artifacts and a dynamic self-guided audio tour immerse visitors in the opulence of the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel and its rich history.
Address
401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606-1450
Mobile
Website
http://www.plantmuseum.com
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 22:58
User Ratings
4.5 based on (824 reviews)
Reviews
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4Anshita_S 5:00 PM Aug 16, 2022
3.5 star experience
Decided to visit the Museum during our visit to Tampa a few weeks back. We visited on a weekday, so it wasn’t crowded at all, not sure how it would be on weekends. It has entrance fee of $12 but they do offer discounts for students and children. The museum itself is incredibly small, only the 1st floor is open to visitors and the rest of the hotel blocked off. They have an audio tour which is great if you have a little more time and you want to dig deep in history. If not, they have a 14-minute film that introduces Henry Plant and his vision for the development of Tampa and the magnificent Tampa Bay Hotel. The admission price is not entirely justified. For one it is a pretty small museum. And they can do better at staging the rooms. The hallway is well decorated and so are some of the rooms, but the rest of the rooms were just stuffed with cultural artifacts rom that era or similar to that era. Felt more like a storage or attic room. 3.5 stars visit. It is worth your time if you have never been, but could use improvement as well.
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5Hal93 5:00 PM Mar 20, 2021
Most beautiful building in Tampa
If you’re in Tampa you MUST visit this building. Well worth the small entrance fee to go inside and learn about the history of Henry B Plant and his hotels, of which, this was probably the most luxurious. He created Florida’s first magic kingdom long before Disney ever did. Even if you don’t go inside you should still visit to marvel at the exotic oriental/moorish style of the building and take pics. It’s truly splendid.
