Henry Plant Museum

Henry Plant Museum Peek behind the scenes at the Henry Plant Museum. Travel back in time via historic trivia & etiquette A visit to the Henry B.
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When you’re building a railroad to nowhere, how do you make the journey worthwhile? …. If you’re railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant, in the midst of the sand swamps that would be Tampa, you construct the most astonishingly magnificent hotel of its day, then fill it with treasures from around the world. With its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens,

Plant’s Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. Plant Museum and the authentically restored rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel will transport you back to a time of indulgent 10-course meals, waltzing on the verandah and alligator hunting by moonlight…The journey is still worthwhile.

Take a step back in time and enjoy our weekly Upstairs/Downstairs theatrical series, featuring single character performa...
06/06/2026

Take a step back in time and enjoy our weekly Upstairs/Downstairs theatrical series, featuring single character performances that bring turn-of-the century Tampa Bay Hotel staff members and guests to life.

Maggie Stroud, Laundress, 1920
Maggie is a lively and ambitious woman who has a story or two to tell about famous guests at the Tampa Bay Hotel including her favorite, Sarah Bernhardt. As a personal maid, Maggie has seen some of the finer things in life. As for the not so fine, she has her dreams and her religion that keep her hopeful.

🗓️ Sunday, June 7
⏰ 2:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Henry B. Plant Museum

For details https://www.plantmuseum.com/events/programs/upstairs-downstairs-at-the-tampa-bay-hotel

Enjoy a FREE walk-up tour with Museum admission!No registration required🗓️ Sunday, June 7⏰ 1:00 p.m.📍 Henry B. Plant Mus...
06/05/2026

Enjoy a FREE walk-up tour with Museum admission!
No registration required

🗓️ Sunday, June 7
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📍 Henry B. Plant Museum

For more information https://www.plantmuseum.com

06/05/2026

Discover the stories that helped define Tampa during the Spanish American War.

Executive Director Dr. Charles McGraw Groh takes us inside our "Tampa At War" exhibit to examine the life experiences of men and women as told through artifacts, photos, and letters they left behind.

To watch the documentary "Letters from Tampa: Two Spanish-American War Stories" https://www.plantmuseum.com/exhibits/online-exhibits/letters-from-tampa

Please join us on Friday, June 5, for free admission and genealogy workshop.Our Curator of Education will present expert...
06/04/2026

Please join us on Friday, June 5, for free admission and genealogy workshop.

Our Curator of Education will present expert genealogy tips and insights through an in-depth case study of Philomena Oakes, a laundress at the Tampa Bay Hotel.

Whether you're just starting your family history or an advanced genealogist, get answers to your questions.

For more information visit https://www.plantmuseum.com or contact Selena Martinez at 813-258-7304 or [email protected].

🗓️ Friday, June 5
⏰ 4:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Henry B. Plant Museum

The Museum Store will be temporarily closed Tuesday, June 2 and will reopen on Wednesday, June 3.Thank you for your pati...
06/02/2026

The Museum Store will be temporarily closed Tuesday, June 2 and will reopen on Wednesday, June 3.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more great shopping soon!

Plant Hall will be under construction June 2-5, 2026.For up-to-date mobility information, please contact the Museum dire...
06/01/2026

Plant Hall will be under construction June 2-5, 2026.

For up-to-date mobility information, please contact the Museum directly at 813.254.1891 and press "0."

For additional Museum location and visitor info https://www.plantmuseum.com

We appreciate your patience!

05/29/2026

Did you know Henry Plant built Florida's largest railroad network? He transformed Tampa from a sleepy village into an economic powerhouse!

Here is how he did it:
🚂 1879: Purchased the bankrupt Atlanta and Gulf Railroad, then reorganized it and created the Savannah, Florida, and Western Railway.
🚂 1884: Brought the first continuous train service to Tampa
🚂 1886: Launched his famous steamships, S.S. Mascotte and S.S. Olivette that carried people, cargo, and mail between Port Tampa, Key West, and Havana, Cuba. This connection forged an alliance with Cuban to***co and cigarmakers igniting an economic boom for the City of Tampa.

Come explore rare artifacts from the Plant System in the Henry B. Plant Museum’s new permanent installation "Age of Rail and Steam."

Tampa's history begins here: https://www.plantmuseum.com/exhibits/current-exhibits/plant’s-southern-empire

Please join us on Friday, June 5, for free admission and genealogy workshop.Our Curator of Education will present expert...
05/27/2026

Please join us on Friday, June 5, for free admission and genealogy workshop.

Our Curator of Education will present expert genealogy tips and insights through an in-depth case study of Philomena Oakes, a laundress at the Tampa Bay Hotel.

Whether you're just starting your family history or an advanced genealogist, get answers to your questions.

For more information visit https://www.plantmuseum.com or contact Selena Martinez at 813-258-7304 or [email protected].

🗓️ Friday, June 5
⏰ 4:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
📍 Henry B. Plant Museum

05/23/2026

Thank you to our friends at FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay for the Bird's eye view of our historic Museum and letting us share a piece of Tampa's history.

On Thursday, May 21, we are honoring National Red Cross Day with a special $2 admission discount for all registered nurs...
05/21/2026

On Thursday, May 21, we are honoring National Red Cross Day with a special $2 admission discount for all registered nurses (with valid identification).

While you’re here, explore the inspiring legacy of nursing and learn more about Clara Barton in our Tampa at War exhibit: https://www.plantmuseum.com/exhibits/current-exhibits/new-permanent-exhibit

From battlefield care to humanitarian impact, discover the story behind one of history’s most influential organizations.

Photo: Sisters Isabelle, Annie, Blanche, and Minnie, from Clara Barton, "The Red Cross" (1898)

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