Free Museums in Saint Pete Beach

"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."

"Florida International University or The Wolfsonian-FIU, located in the heart of the Art Deco District of Miami Beach, Florida, is a museum, library and research center."

"The Village of the Arts is an eclectic artists community that includes more than 100 homes, art galleries, studios, workshops, restaurants, and cafes for working artists. The village is over 36 acres and has many artist cottages from the 1920s and 1930s that have been restored to their former glory. Many of the cottages have received an artistic upgrade with bright colors that create a truly artistic feel."

"The Village of the Arts contains a lot of different events for visitors of the Bradenton area to enjoy. Music festivals and concerts take place here on a weekly basis but that’s not all that this treasure holds. They hold a lot of artistic events here, such as public painting lessons and making homemade jewelry."

"If you would like to learn a little more about the history of the area, the Florida Maritime Museum provides you with a glimpse of the people and events that shaped Florida into the state it is today. The museum occupies 4 acres of land and includes the historic fishing village of Cortez as well as a 1912 schoolhouse building. The Florida Maritime Museum was designed to showcase the significance of the regional commercial fishing industry."

"Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th Street W Cortez, Florida 34215 • 941-708-6121. A non-profit organization, the old Cortez Rural Graded School was transformed into the Florida Maritime Museum to educate visitors on the topic of Florida’s maritime heritage. It sits on 1.6 hectares (four acres) of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez."

"Discover old Florida through the history of Cortez Fishing Village. Explore the traveling exhibits such as the current attraction, Caught in the Storm, 100 Years of Florida Hurricanes. Permanent exhibits feature an expansive shell collection, ship models, and more."

"Located at the Tradewinds resort is Gulfside Grill, a tropical inspired American eatery. We love the setting of Gulfside Grill – located at the pool of their oceanfront hotel. Join them at sunset for the chance to see dolphins!"

"As one of the most popular brunch spots in Tampa Bay, American Social is known as one of the best restaurants for outdoor seating!. Their huge patio is full of seating for large parties and comes complete with a full bar with televisions!. This is a great place to catch a game while the bottomless mimosas flow."

"601 S Harbour Island Blvd #107, Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-605-3333View Brunch Menu. When: Saturday – Sunday from 11am – 2pmSpecial: $16 bottomless mimosas. A favorite spot for locals, American Social is right on the water and has a great bottomless option."

"Season's 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar located adjacent to Tampa's Westshore Mall. Convenient to downtown and the airport, this is a great dining option for business or pleasure. With menus that are changed seasonally to reflect what's available at the farmer's market, flavors are fresh and unique."