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

Historic Boat Tour
2025-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on May 22nd, 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
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, May 24th 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.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2025-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 7th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
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 St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th 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!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian - Florida: A History in Pictures
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Thursday, June 12, as historian Jeff Davies offers a stunning portrait of our one-of-a-kind state in Florida: A History in Pictures.
Through hundreds of stunning photographs, from the stone fort at St. Augustine, to the Everglades or “The Big Swamp” as it was called at the beginning of the 20th century to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, the Fort Myers Beach arches and Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, it is all on display! Florida: A History in Pictures offers a window into the past where you can almost feel the warmth on your face and taste the oranges fresh from the grove.
Happy Hour with the Historian is presented by Southern Roots Realty. Seating is limited, so register today!
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6PM. Program begins at 6:30PM.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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Historic Baseball Trolley Tour
2025-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 14th 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!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Historic Boat Tour
2025-06-14 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on June 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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Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives Tour of West St. Pete
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 21st for a 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.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Florida Man the Musical!
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Be the first to experience Florida Man the Musical!
From the creators of the musicals Gaspar! and Webb’s City the Musical, Florida Man is a new musical comedy from the team of Bill Leavengood and Constantine Grame.
Join us Thursday, June 26 and discover the hilarious exploits of our Florida Man Clive, who is wrongly convicted of a felony twice, and breaks out of prison with the help of his prison guard and true-love, Bunny.
On the lam and being stalked by a bounty hunter, a vengeful ex-common-law-wife, and another jealous Florida Man, they accidentally become headline-making celebrities.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6pm. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

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NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.

Historic Boat Tour
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 is partnering with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Beginning June 26th, the 2-hour monthly tour 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
2025-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, June 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.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2025-07-05 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 5th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
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 St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, July 9th 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!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian - Weedon Island: St. Pete's Gateway to the Past
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Tucked away off Gandy Boulevard in north St. Petersburg, sits an astonishing historic treasure – Weedon Island. Hidden behind the mangroves is a land that housed a native culture hundreds of years before the arrival of the Spanish in the 1500s.
Join us on Thursday, July 10 for Happy Happy with the Historian as Dr. Kendall Jackson presents Weedon Island: Gateway to the Past.
Dr. Jackson will discuss how in the 1920s researchers from the Smithsonian excavated the area, focusing on a burial mound. They discovered pottery that can be traced throughout the Southeast, from southwestern Georgia and Alabama to the Weedon Island Preserve.
Dr. Kendall Jackson is an archaeologist at AWIARE and is a post-doctoral fellow in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida. His research is focused on the deep history of Tampa Bay, including the evolution of the estuary system over the past 10,000 years, Indigenous cultures and land use systems, and the rapid transformation of the region across the 19th and 20th centuries.
Happy Hour with the Historian is presented by Southern Roots Realty. Seating is limited, so register today!
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6PM. Program begins at 6:30PM.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
Presented by:

Historic Boat Tour
2025-07-12 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on July 12th, 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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Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives Tour of West St. Pete
2025-07-19 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 19th for a 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.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Historic Boat Tour
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on July 24th, 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.

Purchase Tickets Now

Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour
2025-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, July 26th 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.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2025-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 2nd for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
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 St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Historic Baseball Trolley Tour
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 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!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Historic Boat Tour
2025-08-09 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 is partnering with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Beginning August 9th, the 2-hour monthly tour 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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History in a Bottle: Aged & Distilled: A Historical Whiskey Journey
2025-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us Saturday, August 9th for History in a Bottle – Aged & Distilled: A Historical Whiskey Journey
Greeted with a signature welcome Whiskey cocktail to set the tone for an unbelievable evening, guests will indulge in a curated selection of exquisite Whiskeys — each expertly paired with culinary delights!
Presented by St. Pete Distillery and Events by the Glass!, History in a Bottle is a tasting and food pairing that goes beyond the traditional, and shares unique stories of Whiskey and its history!

Reservations are required, and seating is limited!

Individual $90 | Table $525 | Corporate Table $750

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A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2025-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, August 13th 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!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

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Happy Hour with the Historian - Florida Springs: Geography, Politics, and Restoration
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Thanks to an underground layer of porous limestone, Florida has a large concentration of freshwater springs. An important source of drinking water for millions of Floridians, they are also key to tourism and recreation.
Join us Thursday, August 14 for Happy Hour with the Historian, featuring Dr. Chris F. Meindl as he presents Florida Springs and the Struggle for Truth. Dr. Meindl will discuss the science, history, and politics of Florida’s springs, as featured in his book Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics and Restoration.
Don’t miss this journey through Florida’s springs!
Happy Hour with the Historian is presented by Southern Roots Realty. Seating is limited, so register today!
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6PM. Program begins at 6:30PM.
Seating is limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
Presented by:

Rum Runners, Spaniards & Natives Tour of West St. Pete
2025-08-16 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 16th for a 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.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Historic Civil Rights Trolley Tour
2025-08-23 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 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.

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Historic Boat Tour
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 has partnered with the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier to present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!
Join us on August 28th, 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.

Purchase Tickets Now

Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour
2025-09-06 09:00 - 11:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 6th for a Historic Trolley Tour of St. Petersburg with the Museum of History and Star Trolley!
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 St. Pete’s past.
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

A Ghostly Haunted Trolley Tour
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Join us on Wednesday, September 10th 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!
Reservations are required. Admission without a reservation cannot be accepted. Reservations close the day before the event or when all 28 seats are filled.
Details:

Members: $35 | Not-yet-members: $45
Please arrive 15 minutes before Trolley departure.
There are no refunds or exchanges for those arriving after the Trolley departs.
Trolley Seating is extremely limited, reserve your seats today!

Register Now

Happy Hour with the Historian - Forgotten Buildings: Places of ﻿St. Pete Past
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Ever wonder what St. Pete looked like 100 years ago? Join Museum of History Executive Director Rui Farias and Preserve the Burg Executive Director Manny Leto on Thursday, September 11th For Happy Hour with the Historian – Forgotten Building as they present Places of St. Pete’s Past.
From Webb’s City to the Florida Theatre, we’ll explore the buildings and businesses that once filled the Sunshine City. Learn how these landmarks, only memories today, transformed us from a quaint fishing and citrus town to a vibrant Florida city.
Sponsored by Southern Roots Realty, doors and cash bar for the event open at 6pm. The program begins at 6:30pm.
Seating is limited, so register today!
Presented by Southern Roots Realty, Happy Hour with the Historian is frequently sold out, so please purchase tickets in advance. Admission without advanced purchase cannot be guaranteed.

Members: $5 | Not-yet-members: $10
Cash bar provided.
Doors open at 6PM. Program begins at 6:30PM.

Register Now

NOTE: Seat assignments are not pre-assigned. Please arrive at 6PM if you require a special seating arrangement.
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