Last updated: 6/17/2019
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Street Address
255 Beach Drive, NortheastSaint Petersburg, FL 33701
Mailing Address
255 Beach Drive N.E.St. Petersburg, FL 33701
phone: 727-896-2667
fax: 727-894-4638
e-mail: info@mfastpete.org
web: www.mfastpete.org

Hours

Sunday
11 AM - 5 PM
Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Saturday
closed
Thursday
10 AM - 8 PM
Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day

Admissions

Adults $17
Seniors $15
Students $10 *Special exhibitions may require additional charge.

General Admission: $17
Seniors (over 65): $15
Military (with ID): $15
Students (): $10
Children (6-17): $10
Children under 6: Free

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Susan Robertson
Stephanie Chill
Anna Glenn
phone:
Kristen A. Shepherd
phone:
Kelsey Ramirez
phone:
Vicki Sofranko
phone:
Billy Summer
phone:
Daryl DeBerry
phone:
Margaret Murray
phone:
Mary Szaroleta
phone:
Description

From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exhibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present – the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida’s west coast. Works by Monet, Cézanne, Morisot, Renoir, Whistler, O’Keeffe, De Kooning, Rauschenberg, Pearlstein, and others are part of the Museum’s collection. Some of the highlights include a sculpture garden, a diverse ceramics gallery showcasing both ancient and contemporary ceramics, and one of the most expansive photography collections in the Southeast.

Mission

To increase and diffuse knowledge and appreciation of art, to collect and preserve objects of interest and merit, to protect works of art, to provide facilities for research and to offer instruction and opportunities for esthetic enjoyment of art.

History
Connecting the Community through Art for 50 Years

The MFA, a city of St. Petersburg landmark, opened to the public in 1965 - the first art museum in St. Petersburg. Founder Margaret Acheson Stuart wanted visitors to experience art as in a private home, which is the feeling you have when touring the many galleries. In 2008, the Hazel Hough Wing was added to the original building and the entrance leads into the Mary Alice McClendon Glass Conservatory, where weddings, corporate events and MFA programs are held. Also in this wing is the Explore More Gallery for children, the MFA Cafe with indoor/outdoor seating and the MFA Store. The installation of world-class exhibitions takes place here with the permanent collection beautifully presented in the original building.

Permanent Exhibitions
The Collection

From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exhibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present – the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida’s west coast. Works by Monet, Cézanne, Morisot, Renoir, Whistler, O’Keeffe, De Kooning, Rauschenberg, Pearlstein, and others are part of the Museum’s collection. Some of the highlights include a sculpture garden, a diverse ceramics gallery showcasing both ancient and contemporary ceramics, and one of the most expansive photography collections in the Southeast.

Artifact Collections
The Collection

The MFA, located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, has the only encylopedic collection, extending from antiquity to the present day, on the Florida west coast. The Museum has major works by Monet, Morisot, Renoir, Gaigin, Cezanne, Rodin, O'Keeffe, and many others. Ancient Greek and Roman, Asian, African, and Native American objects are particularly diverse and important. The photography collection is one of the most expansive in the Southeast. Dramatic galleries spotlight art glass, especially Steuben; decorative arts; and pre-Columbian objects. Two interior gardens, one devoted to sculpture, encourage reflection.

Governance

Private Non-Profit

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
ADA
Accessibility

Museum facilities comply with the ADA. Braille text for select works in the collection is available upon request.

Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
DISCLAIMER
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc. and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

RECENT UPDATES

Museums

04/16 Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

03/07 Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, New Jersey

Museum Vendors

10/30 Museum Fabrication Group, LLC

Denton, Texas

03/07 ConservArt Inc.

Boca Raton, Florida

Museum Associations

03/07 Florida Association of Museums

Tallahassee, Florida

03/07 Association of Midwest Museums

Saint Louis, Missouri

03/07 South Carolina Federation of Museums

Columbia, South Carolina

03/07 Association of Children's Museums

Arlington, Virginia

03/07 Ohio Museums Association

Columbus, Ohio