Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Explore the World. Choose your Adventure.
Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. Also, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program under the Bombax Tree for activities filled with sensory play.
Using techniques inspired by ancient artists in the collection, assemble an intricate mosaic of your own at our FREE pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. We’ll bring the materials. You bring the fun!
Discover ancient artworks throughout the museum, then sculpt and build your own low-relief sculptures and mosaics.
Embark on a journey of natural wonder through this unique collaboration between the MFA and the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. Explore how artists have drawn inspiration from the natural world, then set off on a boating adventure filled with scientific and artistic discovery.
Portraiture is one of the oldest genres in art history! Learn about the many portraits at the MFA, including generals, gods and goddesses, and everyday people. Then, create your own portrait of you, a friend or a family member. This event takes place at the James Weldon Johnson Library.
Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. Also, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program under the Bombax Tree for activities filled with sensory play.
Follow the beat and step into the vibrant world of masquerade at this free, family-friendly community celebration outside of the museum walls. Through live performance, artmaking, music, dance, and drumming, you’ll discover the creativity, innovation, and living traditions shaping contemporary masquerade.
Get ready to transform everyday household items into your own experimental piece of art! By using science, technology, engineering, and math, you’ll discover how creativity and innovation come together to inspire your unique artistic creation.
Abracadabra! Transform any object into art with a wave of your magic wand. Using inspiration from our newest special exhibition, New African Masquerades, you’ll discover how everyday objects can be turned into enchanting art.
Join the Mixed Media Journaling group at Clearwater East Community Library at SPC for a special edition session inspired by the vibrant collection at MFA St. Petersburg. No experience needed. Just bring a notebook or journal, a touch of imagination, and a passion for creating.
Embark on a journey of natural wonder through this unique collaboration between the MFA and the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. Explore how artists have drawn inspiration from the natural world, then set off on a boating adventure filled with scientific and artistic discovery.
Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. Also, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program for activities filled with sensory play.