St. Petersburg Museum of History | St. Petersburg, Florida

Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, February 28th for a historic 2-hour tour that explores the events and venues of the Civil Rights movement in St. Petersburg. From the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool to Lunch Counter sit-ins and an act of Civil disobedience at City Hall, the Museum of History and Star Trolley takes you on a trip through the Civil Rights history of the Sunshine City.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 7th for our Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour!
From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through the rich heritage of the Sunshine City!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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Happy Hour with the Historian - Baseball History in Pinellas County
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Pinellas County is known for the Rays and hosting MLB Spring Training, yet there is another side to our baseball history!
Doors at 6pm • Program begins 6:30pm

Join us Thursday, March 12, for Happy Hour with the Historian as author Dan Hirshberg shares the unknown history of baseball in Pinellas!
Hirshberg is an award-winning author who has penned books on Phil Rizzuto, Emmitt Smith, and John Elway.
Doors for Happy Hour with the Historian is 6pm, with the program beginning at 6:30pm.
Presented by Southern Roots Realty.

A Century of Baseball History Trolley Tour
2026-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 14 for a trolley tour through baseball history in St. Petersburg! Curated by the Society for American Baseball Researchers (SABR), the tour will travel through the history of America’s pastime in St. Pete. Explore the training fields and facilities from 1914 to 1960, and learn about the teams, players, owners, and unique history of the original Spring Training destination! Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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Historic Boat Tour
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on Saturday, March 14th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time.
Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 10am, and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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Haunted Trolley Tour
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Wednesday, March 18th for a ghostly haunted trolley tour of St. Petersburg!
Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy and dark side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes guests through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time! Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives Tour of West St. Pete
2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 21, for an historic trolley tour of West St. Petersburg!
Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives historic trolley tour travels to the Jungle Prada area, sharing stories of our first residents, the arrival of the Spanish, and the colorful characters that made St. Petersburg famous during prohibition.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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Historic Sunset Boat Tour
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on Thursday, March 26th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time.
Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 10am, and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, March 28, for a historic 2-hour tour that explores the events and venues of the Civil Rights movement in St. Petersburg. From the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool to Lunch Counter sit-ins and an act of Civil disobedience at City Hall, the Museum of History and Star Trolley takes you on a trip through the Civil Rights history of the Sunshine City.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 4th for our Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour!
From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through the rich heritage of the Sunshine City!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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History in a Bottle – Rum & Prohibition
2026-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Sample a variety of rums and rum drinks, paired with curated gourmet small plates ~ Learn how Florida embraced the illegal rum business during Prohibition and never let it go!
History in a Bottle is sponsored by St. Petersburg Distillery, and produced by Events by the Glass! Seating is limited, please register in advance.
SPMOH Members: $70 I Not-yet-members: $90
Discounted Group and Corporate Sponsor tables are also available.

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Happy Hour with the Historian – The Triumphs and Failures of 1930s Florida
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The Triumphs and Failures of 1930s Florida – Dr. Gary Mormino
Doors at 6pm • Program begins 6:30pm
Florida Dreams amid the Storms!

The Great Depression left a profound legacy in St. Petersburg. The Florida Boom – the eight-year party of wealth and excess – collapsed in 1926. The Great Depression followed in 1929. The Thirties represent a decade of unemployment and misery, but also the remarkable accomplishments of the New Deal. Construction projects like the Veteran’s Hospital at Bay Pines and St. Pete’s City Hall took shape, and remarkable artists and authors flocked to the Sunshine State.
Happy Hour with the Historian is presented by Southern Roots Realty.
SPMOH Members: $7.00 | Not-yet-Members: $15.00

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A Century of Baseball History Trolley Tour
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 11th for a trolley tour through baseball history in St. Petersburg! Curated by the Society for American Baseball Researchers (SABR), the tour will travel through the history of America’s pastime in St. Pete. Explore the training fields and facilities from 1914 to 1960, and learn about the teams, players, owners, and unique history of the original Spring Training destination! Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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Historic Boat Tour
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on Saturday, April 11th, for the 2-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time.
Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 10am, and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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Historic Sunset Boat Tour
2026-04-15 18:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on Wednesday, April 15, for the 2-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time.
Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.
The tour will depart from the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock across from the Museum of History in the City Marina at 10am, and will travel along the waterfront from Snell Isle to Coquina Key.
Tickets are $40 for Museum Members and $45 for not-yet members. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per tour.
Call the Museum’s Guest Services Desk at 727-894-1052, ex. 200 with any registration questions.

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A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2026-04-15 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Wednesday, April 15, for a ghostly haunted trolley tour of St. Petersburg! Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes guests through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives Tour of West St. Pete
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 18th for an historic trolley tour of West St. Petersburg!
Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives historic trolley tour travels to the Jungle Prada area, sharing stories of our first residents, the arrival of the Spanish, and the colorful characters that made St. Petersburg famous during prohibition.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
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Encore Viewing: Our City Our Airport – Albert Whitted Documentary
2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Our City, Our Airport explores the history and significance of Albert Whitted Airport from its founding in 1929 to its present role in aviation. Produced by Andrew Lee and Laura Landry in partnership with the Friends of Albert Whitted Airport, this documentary celebrates the remarkable history of Albert Whitted Airport.
From an early hub of Goodyear blimps and the birthplace of National Airlines, to the home of Army Air Corps fighter training during WWII, this small St. Petersburg airport has played a major role in the city’s growth.
SPMOH Members: $5.00 | Not-yet-Members: $10.00

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Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, April 25th for a historic 2-hour tour that explores the events and venues of the Civil Rights movement in St. Petersburg. From the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool to Lunch Counter sit-ins and an act of Civil disobedience at City Hall, the Museum of History and Star Trolley takes you on a trip through the Civil Rights history of the Sunshine City.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd for our Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour!
From Thrill Hill and Roser Park to Coffee Pot and Mirror Lake, the Museum of History and Star Trolley take you on a historic trip through the rich heritage of the Sunshine City!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

Liquid to Land: History Boat Tour
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present Liquid to Land, the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Saturday, May 2, for the two-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time. Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.

Register Now

A Century of Baseball History Trolley Tour
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 9th for a trolley tour through baseball history in St. Petersburg!
Curated by the Society for American Baseball Researchers (SABR), the tour will travel through the history of America’s pastime in St. Pete. Explore the training fields and facilities from 1914 to 1960, and learn about the teams, players, owners, and unique history of the original Spring Training destination!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

Happy Hour with the Historian - Florida & Afro-Caribbean Peoples
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Florida and Afro-Caribbean peoples have shared historical ties dating back to Ponce de León’s arrival on Florida’s shores. This Happy Hour examines the history, unique characteristics, and settlement patterns of Afro-Caribbean peoples who settled in Florida from the Spanish colonization period to the present.
The discussion will cover some of the Spanish, English, and French-speaking Caribbean islands and the significant contributions those groups have made to Florida’s cultural, economic, political, social, and environmental development.

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Liquid to Land: Sunset History Boat Tour
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present Liquid to Land, the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Thursday, May 14, for the two-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time. Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.

Register Now

Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives Tour of West St. Pete
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 16th for an historic trolley tour of West St. Petersburg!
Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives historic trolley tour travels to the Jungle Prada area, sharing stories of our first residents, the arrival of the Spanish, and the colorful characters that made St. Petersburg famous during prohibition.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Wednesday, May 20, for a ghostly haunted trolley tour of St. Petersburg!
Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes guests through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour
2026-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, May 23rd for a historic 2-hour tour that explores the events and venues of the Civil Rights movement in St. Petersburg. From the South Mole Beach and Spa Pool to Lunch Counter sit-ins and an act of Civil disobedience at City Hall, the Museum of History and Star Trolley takes you on a trip through the Civil Rights history of the Sunshine City.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now

Liquid to Land: History Boat Tour
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tour dock, 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present Liquid to Land, the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join the St. Petersburg Museum of History on Saturday, June 13, for the two-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time. Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.

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History in a Bottle – A Taste of Tequila
2026-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Sample a variety of tequilas and tequila drinks exquisitely paired with gourmet small plates. Derived from the blue agave plant, the spirit is primarily distilled in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, and the Jaliscan Highlands in the central western Mexican state of Jalisco.
History in a Bottle is sponsored by St. Petersburg Distillery, and produced by Events by the Glass! Seating is limited, please register in advance.
SPMOH Members: $70 I Not-yet-members: $90
Discounted Group and Corporate Sponsor tables are also available.

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A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2026-06-17 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Wednesday, June 17, for a ghostly haunted trolley tour of St. Petersburg!
Departing from the Museum of History, experience the creepy side of the Sunshine City. Hosted by SPIRITS of St. Petersburg founder Dr. Brandy Stark, the tour takes guests through lesser-known haunts of downtown and the vastly haunted neighborhoods of Roser Park and the Old Northeast. We promise you’ll have a spooktacular time!
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Register Now
