Best Arts and Culture Places in Indian Shores

"If you’re looking for something to do on a Saturday morning, drop by The Tampa Museum of Art for a program called Art Spot, a free drop-in program that lets children make art projects inspired by works of art on display in the galleries. There is a different facilitator-guided project each week designed by art instructors. The museum also holds several Family Days each year with activities inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions."

"The award-winning Tampa Museum of Art opened its new home in 2010. This museum brings an innovative approach to art from ancient to modern to contemporary. It includes antiquities collections from both Greek and Roman cultures."

"The Tampa Museum of Art is the place to go for one-of-a-kind art. With a wide range of paintings, photographs, and sculptures. This museum has something for everyone."

"Ella's Americana Folk Art Caf� is a fresh and funky eatery located in the charming and historic Seminole Heights neighborhood. As the name suggests, the ambiance is laid-back with walls decorated with a variety of American folk art providing plenty of eye-candy while you peruse their eclectic menu offerings. Dishes are designed to be healthy as well as delicious using fresh ingredients and a few unusual flavor combinations."

"It’s the kind of place grandma would’ve opened if she’d befriended the devil on his way down to Georgia, convinced him to continue on to Tampa and help her in the kitchen. Scrap metal statues populate the patio and local bands sometimes take the stage inside. Soul Food Sundays serves the city’s best brunch."

"The Florida Museum is the perfect backdrop for everything from a romantic date to an adventurous day trip with friends. With year-round events, rotating exhibitions, educational outreach collaborations, and more than 200 photography artists represented. The Florida art museum features a general overview of photography, contemporary Florida photography and is committed to showcasing the state’s multicultural society."

"400 N Ashley Drive Cube 200 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 221-2222 Website: fmopa.org. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm. The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Inc. is “dedicated to exhibiting important photographic arts central to contemporary life and culture” from artists of various backgrounds."

"In the heart of St. Pete’s Warehouse Art District, the Duncan McClellan Gallery is one of the city’s coolest hidden gems. The art gallery showcases modern works from renowned American and international glass artists. Besides the 3,000 square feet of gallery space, the facility also features a lush outdoor sculpture garden."

"Busch Gardens is the top family attraction around Tampa Bay, and the Comfort Suites at Fairgrounds is just a 10-minute car ride from the African-themed amusement park. The hotel offers all suite accommodation in rooms that have lots of bold colors and modern style about them. They also feature meal-making appliances like microwaves and mini-fridges that make parents smile."