A Free, Family-Friendly Event Featuring Music, Art, and Cultural Experiences.
Tampa, FL — The Tampa Museum of Art invites the community to commemorate Juneteenth with a vibrant day of art, music, culture, and connection during its fourth annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration, happening Saturday, June 14. Admission is free.
Presented by Santander US, this joyful celebration of freedom and resilience offers a dynamic lineup of activities for all ages. Guests will enjoy drop-in art-making stations, live performances, guided tours, and more, all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s galleries and terrace.
Highlights of the day include:
- Galleries open from 10 am to 5 pm with free admission.
- Art-making activities from 11 am to 4 pm, inspired by current exhibitions
- Welcome remarks and reading of the Emancipation Proclamation at noon
- Live DJ set by DJ Spaceship to energize the celebration
- Guided gallery tours focusing on artwork by Black and African American artists
- Jazz & blues performance on the terrace from 1–2 pm
- Curator-led tour of Under the Spell of the Palm Tree at 2 pm
- Interactive drum circle and dance workshop from 2:30–3:45 pm
- Food trucks on Gasparilla Plaza, including Mr. B’s Southern Cuisine and the Tampa Snow Shaved Ice. The first 300 guests at Tampa Show Shaved Ice will receive a free snow cone.
- Vendor showcase with local artists and artisans, an excellent spot to pick up a give for Father’s Day.
“This celebration is a reflection of the Museum’s commitment to honoring our nation’s history and providing a welcoming space for the entire community,” said Michael Tomor, Ph.D., Penny and Jeff Vinik Executive Director of the Tampa Museum of Art.
Visitors are encouraged to reserve their free tickets in advance at TampaMuseum.org/Juneteenth and consider making a donation or signing up to volunteer.
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