Last updated: 4/23/2021
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Address
335 Second Avenue N.E.
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
phone: 727-894-1052
fax: 727-823-7276
e-mail: rui@spmoh.org
web: www.spmoh.org

Hours

Monday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday
12 PM - 5 PM

Admissions

Adults $15
Military $9
< 6 free
Seniors $12 Students $9

Adults: $15
Seniors (over 65): $12
Military: $9
Members: free
Students (): $9
Children (6-17): $9

Staff

Rui Farias
phone: 727-894-1052 x207
Nevin Sitler
phone: 727-894-1052 x206
Macey Wilson
phone:
Jessica Breckenridge
phone:
Caitlin Grimes
phone:
Description

The St. Petersburg Museum of History experience includes various galleries that include: Flight One - The World’s First Airline exhibit featuring a full size, working replica of the Benoist Air Boat; Schrader's Little Cooperstown - history told through the world's largest collection of autographed baseballs; St. Petersburg Gallery - a look at the Sunshine City's history beginning with the native Tocobaga people; plus rotating exhibits and Life, Death and Beyond - our 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy.

Mission

The purpose of the St. Petersburg Historical Society is to collect, preserve and communicate the history of St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula; to increase and facilitate the understanding and appreciation of this unique area for the community and its visitors; to maintain an archival library and a museum in which to display collections and provide educational programs that will promote, reflect and celebrate our cultural heritage.

History

Opened in 1922, the St. Petersburg Museum is the oldest museum in Pinellas County and services thousands of visitors and residents alike on St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront.

Research Collections

A collection of historical photographs, posters, books, and newspapers along with other historic items to research anything in the history of St. Petersburg.

Educational Programs
Museum in a Box

The St. Petersburg Museum of History offers artifacts, printed material, digital items and teacher lesson plans in the following areas: Early Florida Native Americans Sports & Recreation Transportation The Museum in the Box is available for teachers to check out and use in their classrooms.

Facilities
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Governance

Private Non-Profit

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

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Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

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2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

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2025 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference: HOPE

March 11 - 14, 2025

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