Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Explore the World. Choose your Adventure.
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.
Step into the shadows for a Halloween-themed evening after hours. Uncover the collection's darker side through eerie docent tours, hands-on activities, trick-or-treating, and mysterious gallery access.
London Calling! The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society is pleased to announce the details of its annual Smartly Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon, one of St. Petersburg’s most anticipated charity events of the social season.
Explore the galleries for a special clue in an action-packed trivia night designed to challenge minds of all kinds. From pop culture and history to science, music, and art, of course, this all-subjects showdown has something for everyone. Plus, enjoy Café Clementine’s L’Apéro
hours, featuring organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights.
Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, is a piercingly raw and, at times, heartbreakingly satirical look at what it’s like to be young and Black in America. By placing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations, Adjei-Brenyah reveals the violence, injustice, and painful absurdities that Black men and women contend with every day in this country. Held in conjunction with New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations.
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.
Experience a captivating night out, with exclusive after-hours access to the galleries and a performance by one of St. Pete’s most dynamic jazz ensembles, Fern & Friends. Pair your visit with Café Clementine’s L’Apéro hours, featuring organic wines, local Green Bench beer, and a lineup of savory and sweet delights. Plus, enjoy fresh-shucked oysters at a raw bar pop-up from Lost Coast Oyster Co.
Whether you've attended every writing session or are walking through the door for the first time, this hands-on workshop invites writers of all levels to experiment, connect, and create. Try a variety of techniques, ideas and forms to create a one of a kind poem.
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.