Henry B. Plant Museum
Posted by: 
sfwife
N 27° 56.778 W 082° 27.836
17R E 355982 N 3092116
Museum in the former Tampa Bay Hotel
Waymark Code: WM2ADQ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2007
Views: 29
From the website:
"With its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens, Henry B. Plant’s Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. A visit to the Henry B. Plant Museum and the authentically restored rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel will transport you back to a time of indulgent ten-course meals, waltzing on the veranda and alligator hunting by moonlight."
This museum is well worth the visit. There is no entrance fee but there is a suggested donation of $5. It is well worth it--this museum is loaded with artifacts of the Victorian era and more. They also have a wonderful Christmas display which does have an entrance fee.
Theme:
Cultural--Victorian
Street Address:
401 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
The Henry B. Plant Museum and the Museum Store are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 12 Noon to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays (Jan-Nov), Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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