Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum, Florida, United States
4.5 (16 reviews) Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #18 in Tarpon Springs History Museums
Local history & artifacts
This small museum at the west side of Craig Park and associated with the Welcome Center features sponge harvesting industry and local history. Because of the pandemic, hours are limited, I believe closing at 3:00—at least on that Friday I was there. Displays by local artists enhance the esoteric history with visual interpretations. A wealth of information about the Greek sponge harvesting industry featured here is unlike anything a Web search can offer.
Address
100 Beekman Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-3555
Mobile
Website
http://www.tarponarts.org
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday :
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 14:05
User Ratings
4.5 based on (16 reviews)
Reviews
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4diverdavid 5:00 PM Aug 29, 2022
Small but nice museum
We were in search of a bit more on the history of the sponge industry and the diving for the cross. We were able to attain sufficient background on both subjects at the museum. In addition, we learned about the architecture and homes along the lagoon. It was well worth the time and entrance fee for us to get that succinct information.
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4Mike B 5:00 PM Nov 17, 2021
Cultural history of the area
Museum shows all about the Greek history of Tarpon Springs. Lots of pictures and artifacts showing the history of the area all the way back to 5000 BC. Most of the stuff has to do with the Greek culture, sponge industry, Greek religious traditions, etc. Very interesting. Nice setting, too - right on the Spring Bayou with a walking area, benches, and a few picnic tables. NOTE that you can get a combination ticket for this place and the Safford House museum and save yourself a few bucks.
