Things to Do Arts & Culture CULINARY ARTS

CHEFS ON THE LOOSE, INC. – ST 3401-A W Bay to Bay Blvd.• Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 835-7300 • www.chefsontheloose.net

STAY 3 HOURS

We are a culinary arts company that specializes in educat- ing people about authentic food from around the world. This is accomplished by hands on involvement with our clients helping to prepare the food themselves, seeing how and why food is prepared in this manner. This culminates in everyone sitting down to enjoy the meal they helped make.

MUSEUMS

AMERICAN VICTORY MARINERS MEMORIAL & MUSEUM SHIP – DT 705 Channelside Dr. Berth 271 • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 228-8766 • www.americanvictory.org

Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8; Veterans $8; Children ages 4-12 $5; Children ages 3 and under free. Open Sunday- Monday 12pm-5pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

STAY 1 HOUR

Ship is open for dockside, self-guided tours, and available for group event and corporate meetings. Perfect stage for maritime training and maritime locations for entertainment industry. Our “Re-Live History” Tampa Bay cruises occur once each spring and fall.

ARMED FORCES MILITARY MUSEUM – NP 2050 34th Way N • Largo, FL 33771 (727) 539-8371 • www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm; Closed Mondays. Adults $11.95; Seniors (65+) $9.95; Children Ages 5-12 $6.95; Children under 4 Free; Disabled Veterans w/ ID Card $9.95; AAA Rate $9.95; Active and Retired Military w/ ID are Free.

STAY 1-2 HOURS

The Armed Forces Museum is dedicated to preserving our military history and educating our current and future generations as to the sacrifices made by so may to preserve our freedom.

CRACKER COUNTRY – ET Florida State Fairgrounds P.O. Box 11766 • Tampa, FL 33680 (813) 627 4225 • www.crackercountry.org

Discover Cracker Country, a rural Florida outdoor living history museum, and experience how the daily lives of early Florida settlers revolved around chores, seasons, family, and community. Now, living history interpreters, skilled artisans, heritage livestock, and heirloom plants complete your encounter with early Florida life.

THE DALI MUSEUM – SP One Dali Blvd. • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 823-3767 • www.TheDali.org

Adults $21; Seniors $19 (also military, fire and police); Students $15; Children Ages 6-12 $7; Children 5 and under Free; (Thursdays 5-8pm, cost for Adult-Students is $10). Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10am-5:30pm. Visit website for updated admission pricing and hours of operation.

STAY 2-3 HOURS

Experience the new Dali: new building and location. The largest and most comprehensive collection of Dali’s work in America. An astonishing array of rotating exhibitions and programs designed to entertain all ages. Pre-booked group rates, tours, venue and catering available.

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The Tampa Museum of Art is located in

downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park. The museum provides the region with a variety of world-class traveling exhibitions, a growing collection of

contemporary and classical art, expanded educa- tional programs and access to scenic outdoor events along Tampa’s Riverwalk.

Exquisite spaces for receptions and events –

from seated dining to outdoor soirees – exceptional service and superb cuisine.

FLORIDA MUSEUM OF

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, INC. – DT 200 N Tampa St., Suite 130 • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 221-2222 • www.FMoPA.org

Suggested donation of $4. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Independence Day.

The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art as central to contemporary life and culture. FMoPA collects, preserves and exhibits historic and contemporary works by nationally and internationally known photographic artists. FMoPA also enriches the community by operating outreach programs to educate children and adults.

GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM – DT 110 W Gasparilla Plaza • Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 443-3861 • www.glazermuseum.org

Designed to inspire children and families by creating learning opportunities around innovative play and discovery, the new 53,000 square foot Glazer Children’s Museum, has a combination of permanent and traveling exhibits, comprehensive programs and special events.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM – ST 401 W Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 254-1891 • www.plantmuseum.com

Adults $10; Seniors $7; Students $7; Children ages 4 to 12 $5. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm; Closed Monday.

STAY 1.5 HOURS

With its magnificent Moorish architecture, opulent furnish- ings, and tropical gardens, a visit to the restored rooms of the former Tampa Bay Hotel, will transport you to Victorian splendor. Docent and audio tours available. National Historic Landmark. Extraordinary Museum Store.

THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING

MUSEUM OF ART – R 5401 Bay Shore Rd. • Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 359-5700 • www.ringling.org

Open daily 10am-5:30pm.

STAY ALL DAY Located on the beautiful Sarasota Bay, visit the Art galleries, Ca d’Zan Mansion, Circus Museum including The Wisconsin Rail Car and the Howard Bros. Circus miniature, Historic Asolo Theater, and lush grounds and gardens.

MOSI – MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY – BG 4801 E Fowler Ave. • Tampa, FL 33617 (813) 987-6100 • www.mosi.org

Prices range from $16.95-$25.95. Children ages 2 and under are free. Open 365 days/year. Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday 9am-6pm.

STAY 4 HOURS

MOSI is a not-for-profit, community-based institution and educational resource dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge, and understanding of science, industry, and technology. With a total size of over 300,000 sq. ft., MOSI is the largest science center in the southeastern United

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