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Tampa Bay History Center — Tampa, Florida
Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adult $18.95; Youth (7-17) $14.95; Child (0-6) Free.
Address801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
HoursDaily 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; closes 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
PricesAdult $18.95; Youth (7-17) $14.95; Child (0-6) Free
Price notesSeniors 60+ and college students $16.95 (the center's own ticket page).
Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: Child 0-6 free; Youth 7-17.
BookingWalk-up admission; tickets are also sold online (the center's ticket page).
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
ParkingPaid garages in the Water Street / Channelside district; details Not confirmed on the center's own pages in text fetched.
Verified perk: Museums for All - free admission with SNAP EBTFree admission for the SNAP EBT cardholder plus 3 guests (the center's visit information; the center is listed on the official Museums for All participant list).
Verified perk: HCPLC Discovery Pass - free admissionFree admission for up to four people (two adults & two children or one adult & three children) with a reserved Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Discovery Pass; one pass per adult library card per institution per year (hcplc.org).
Verified perk: PPLC Museum Pass - free family admissionFree admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children under 18 from the same household with a Pinellas Public Library Cooperative museum pass: passes are checked out in person by adult PPLC cardholders in good standing, first-come first-served, are not renewable or holdable, and are valid for one visit within the 7-day loan period (pplc.us).
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.