Plan Your Visit

East side of the Tampa Museum of Art on the edge of Curtis Hixon Park

Tickets

Art+ Members: Free
Adults: $25.00
Adults 65+: $15.00
Military: $15.00
Florida Educators: $15.00
Professional Artist: $15.00
K-12 Students: $5
Children 6 & Under: Free
College Students with ID: Free
SNAP EBT Participants: Free

Become an Art+ Member

Join and Become an ART+ Member, starting at $60.00. Learn more about the perks of membership.

Participating Programs

Discounts, Promos & Deals

Museums for All an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museum Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am – 5pm
Thursday**: 10am – 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 5pm

** Art on the House on Thursday evenings from 4 – 8 pm. Pay-as-you-will admission. 

The Museum is closed on Gasparilla, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. The Museum will close at 3 pm on July 4th, December 24th and December 31st.

Parking & Transportation

Due to its location, the Tampa Museum of Art does not have its own on-site parking lot. All nearby parking options are operated by the City of Tampa or local businesses. The options listed below are recommended due to their short distance to the museum.

Car:

  • William F. Poe Parking Garage, Prepay at the pay-by-plate stations or pay by app with ParkMobile Zone 9913. Visitors must prepay for parking at one of the paying stations by using their license plate number and choosing the number of hours they expect to park. Current Art+ Patrons receive the free parking benefit at the William F. Poe Garage by contacting the front desk before your visit to get a validation code to use at the pay-by-plate stations for free parking.
  • Royal Street Regional Lot, Credit or pay by ParkMobile Zone 9709
  • On-street parking, Metered parking
  • See the City of Tampa’s parking map for alternative parking locations.

Boat:

  • Tampa Museum of Art is the only museum in the country accessible by boat—and docking your boat is free! Two slips on the Riverwalk are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Pirate Water Taxi service at stop number 12 along the Hillsborough River drops guests off at Curtis Hixon Park in front of the Tampa Museum of Art. Visit the Pirate Water Taxi website for ticket, route and schedule information.

Bus:

  • HART bus routes, operated by the Hillsborough Transit Authority, have convenient stops within a short walking distance to the Museum. Visit the HART website for ticket, route and schedule information.
  • HART Routes 7 and 10 stop on W. Cass St between the Poe Parking Garage and the Public Library.
  • HART Routes 1, 5, 19 and 30 stop on Tampa St. between Zack St. and Twiggs St.

Street Car:

  • The TECO Line Street Car‘s stop number 11 at Ft. Brooke Parking Garage is a 15-minute walk to the Tampa Museum of Art. Visit the TECO Line Street Car’s website for ticket, route and schedule information.

Know Before You Go

Museums come with their own set of rules. Explore our visitor guidelines to get the most out of your visit. When you arrive, check in and get the lowdown on the Museum from one of our friendly Visitor Experience Representatives at the Welcome Desk.

Please note that there are no refunds for purchased tickets.

Parents, please remember that children ages 0 to 17 are not permitted entry without adult supervision.

Where to Stay

Guests visiting from out of town can stay at the historic Le Méridien in downtown Tampa and receive complimentary general admission to the Tampa Museum of Art’s exhibitions by presenting one of the Unlock Art passes provided by the hotel.

Accessibility

The Tampa Museum of Art is committed to making its building and programs accessible to visitors with disabilities.

Service animals must comply and be regulated with all ADA requirements. The Tampa Museum of Art does not permit Emotional Support Animals (ESA) on our premise.

Wheelchairs are available during your visit and may only be used on-site. Please see a Visitor Experience Representative for assistance.

In order to access our ADA entrance to the Tampa Museum of Art, please use the Vinik Family Education Entrance doors located on the east end of the building. The entrance is also facing the Glazier Children’s Museum. The William F Poe garage located at 800 N Ashley Drive and 120 W Gasparilla Plaza is the nearest parking option, for easy crossing. There is a drop-off curb available for those that would like to utilize an option to drop guests off closer to the Vinik Family Education Entrance located on Gasparilla Plaza, between the Children’s Glazier Museum and our museum. Please note this drop-off curb is not available for parking.

The William F. Poe Parking Garage offers a total of 18 ADA-accessible parking spaces, the garage is an appropriate height for van accessibility. For individuals with mobility disabilities who wish to avoid traveling over railroad tracks, we recommend the ADA-accessible parking spots on the 4th and 5th floors to exit the garage using the southeast elevators.

Learn more about accessibility in the William F. Poe Parking Garage.