Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Pinellas Park

"Stanley Saitowitz designed this innovative modernist building. The perforated metal jewel box containing the galleries is balanced above a clear-glass pedestal. The centerpiece in the soaring Morsani Atrium is a statement in “upcycling.” German artist Wolfgang Flad shredded art-texts (magazines, books, catalogs) to create a floating papier-mâché sculpture that reconnects the character of the fibers with the organic shapes of trees and branches."

"The Tampa Museum of Art is a boldly designed riverfront museum housing six temporary exhibits and an extensive permanent collection of Greek and Roman antiquities and 20th-century sculpture. After browsing the galleries, visitors can wander through the serene riverfront sculpture garden before indulging in cool, creamy gelato at Sono Cafe. Check out their beautiful museum shop where you can find unique gifts and souvenirs of your visit."

"The massive 66,000-square-foot museum features modern and contemporary art as well as an extensive collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities. One side of the museum's exterior is covered in 14,000 LEDs, making the building itself a work of art."

"The Cube is one of the top buildings in Florida when it comes to architecture, so visiting FMoPA will be enlightening inside and outside. This museum has a permanent collection of photographs that includes many famous portraits including Ansel Ansel. There are also a collection of iconic photos of Woodstock from 1969 and images from the time that they were building the Panama Canal."

"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."

"The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts is a treasure trove of visual masterpieces. Current exhibitions include Stephen Wilkes’ Day to Night series, and Garry Winogrand’s Women are Beautiful."

"The Duncan McClellan Gallery rounds out our list of St. Petersburg renowned glass museums. The Gallery is a piece of art in itself. The 7,800 square foot, modern art gallery was once a fish and tomato packing plant."

"The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement has been under construction for over five years, with multiple delays pushing back the opening date. When it does eventually open, it will be the first museum in the world solely dedicated to the American Arts and Crafts movement, with 50,000 square feet of gallery space devoted to a collection of more than 2,000 items, including furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, photography, jewelry and more. They’ll also have a restaurant, auditorium, library, banquet hall, graphics studio and darkroom facilities."

"It’s the world’s only museum dedicated solely to the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The American Arts and Craft Movement was born out of fear that the Industrial Revolution would rob the population of personally crafted goods and culture. It focuses on beauty and function, with works that are simple in design, handcrafted, and true to the natural world."

"The University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum (USFCAM) has different art exhibits from around the world. The exhibits are constantly changing, so you can keep returning and see new things on display. They work alongside the College of the Arts to introduce students, teachers, and the community to new trends in art and culture."

"The Donut Experiment is just that: made-to-order culinary donut creations. Here’s how: start with a cake donut, then choose from six glazes and 17 toppings. and you won’t get donuts that have been sitting on the shelf, either."

"Larry’s on Gulf Boulevard has St. Pete Beach’s largest selection of homemade ice cream, only a seven-minute stroll from Caprice Resort. Fill a giant waffle cone with one of their original flavors which includes birthday cake, Reese’s, cappuccino chip, and strawberry cheesecake. Larry’s also has specialty sundaes, malts, flurries, and floats."

"For 30 years, Larry’s Ice Cream & Gelato has been a staple in the St. Pete Beach community. They’ve been serving up homemade waffle cones (which you can smell before you walk in!) and over 100 flavors of rich, creamy ice cream. They have some standard favorites, like birthday cake, butter pecan, and cookies ‘n’ cream."

"The Bamboozle Cafe is located in the heart of downtown Tampa and features Asian Fusion and traditional Vietnamese cuisine. From their fresh Bamboozle rolls to their hearty Pho Boats, the ingredients are fresh and healthy, and the presentation shows great attention to detail. If you're not hungry for a full meal, you can visit the Bamboozle Tea Lounge that features smaller portions of the menu favorites as well as a selection of tea, Vietnamese coffee, fresh juices and smoothies."

"516 N Tampa St Downtown Tampa, FL 33602 813-223-7320 |  www.bamboozlecafe.com. This downtown Tampa Vietnamese restaurant has a large vegetarian and vegan friendly menu that is rich in favor and originality. Rice paper rolls and Pho are their specialties but they also serve curries and huge vegan salads."