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Added by Jopie, at 19 January 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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12 Reviews
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18 December 2017
Beautiful place. Staff was very kind and helpful. We come here every December. :D
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21 November 2017
A great place to learn about some of Tampa's history. This was one of the first places my wife and I visited upon moving to Tampa a year ago and we were impressed by the displays as well as the kind and insightful staff. We've been back multiple times since then (for the dog-related exhibit as well as the Victorian Christmas display). Absolutely worth visiting.
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19 November 2017
When strolling along the University of Tampa campus, this museum is tucked along the riverwalk and the park. The architecture and overall scheme of this museum is gorgeous and looks like an authentic representation of the early 1900s time period. It really takes you back in time when just walking around the outside.
When coming in, they offer discounts for students and children, however for adults, it's 10$ per person. No food or drinks, I had to surrender my empty cup at the front. The museum itself is incredibly small, as you can only go in and explore the first level while the rest of the old hotel is blocked off. It's really just one main hallway with several rooms that showcase the time period, furniture, food and historic moments as well as visitors that used to frequent this area at the time.
They offer a audio tour, which I would recommend, because it'll help force you to slow your pace and takes you longer to go through the entire museum. I came during the setup of the Christmas/Holiday decor, which gave the museum an extra lavish touch.
I feel for how small the museum is, $10 is a steep price and should be more around the $5 ballpark.When leaving, I went to collect my empty tumbler and was stopped by the staff and asked if I had paid. When I said "yes" their immediate response was "you didn't pay! who did you pay?". I explained twice that I paid a younger woman at the front at the time, who wasn't standing there when we left. It was really ridiculous how accusatory and rude they were being when I was clearly wearing the "I paid" sticker on my shirt and went to retrieve my cup. It's not my fault if they didn't see us come in or keep tabs of who was running the front desk at all times. Their unprofessionalism was very appauling. The younger girl however, was great and kind. Had I not paid, I obviously, wouldn't have had to pick up my cup or worn an admissions sticker.
Beautiful museum, rude staff, overpriced admission ticket for such a small walk through. Worth a visit once at least, but will not come back again.response / report this review -
20 October 2017
Wonderful museum! When we entered we were introduced to the museum by a very friendly man, who clearly had a passion for his job.
If we knew the museum was this great we would've planned more visiting time in stead of the 1 and ¼ hours we actually had. It's a very interesting look into the history of Tampa and also history of Florida. If we ever return to Tampa this museum will definitely be on our to-do list again, but then with at least 2 hours of time.response / report this review -
25 August 2017
Small, but worth seeing and dwelling in. Good displays showing how Plant and his travel business literally put Tampa on the map.
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06 August 2017
Nice place to see a little bit of Tampa history for a good half hour. You can do the tour for around 7 to 12 bucks depending on what she or if you are a student. It is amazing to see how nice and calm it is during the summer.
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28 July 2017
Everything is great and beautiful up here in Tampa bay Florida. I love it.
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21 April 2017
It seems like a fliemarket not a museum. They are using a really disturbing cord all ever the seats, really Ogly. Topic are war and businesses. Walking inside the University is more beautiful and free.
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14 March 2017
Very interesting place. I enjoyed exploring the historic building without supervision. More for adults than the youngsters.
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04 March 2017
In town for our daughters track meet at the Unv. of Tampa and had some time to walk around this fabulous hotel. It was a pleasant surprise and would like to go back and go through museum. What a fabulous place to explore. Lots of hidden gems in the architecture.
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15 February 2017
A normal visit to the Plant Museum is a fascinating trip to another time and socio-economic group. If you get the opportunity to go when they are having their Christmas tour take the opportunity to go. It adds another level to a very worthwhile time.
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26 January 2017
Brings the spirit of the old Tampa Bay hotel to life. I would strongly recommend going around Christmas time or when they have live jazz. The admission is a little pricey for the size of the collection, but it is something unique to the Tampa area.
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