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  • Distant Worlds

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Join the MFA and St. Petersburg Poet Laureate Denzel Johnson-Green for an afternoon of wonder and creation as Cellist Cori Lint weaves a map to new sonic worlds. As she performs her works, the audience will be given the option…

  • Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Spend your Sunday immersed in art and nature! This unique program invites visitors to embark on a journey that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the role it plays in sparking human creativity. Begin the afternoon at the MFA…

  • Art After Dark at the MFA

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Join us for Art After Dark on select Thursday evenings throughout the year. Enjoy discounted admission and exclusive programming, including engaging docent-led tours, thought-provoking lectures, film screenings, and more. Explore the galleries after hours, soak in the distinctive ambiance, and experience art in a fresh, captivating way. It’s the perfect night out for everyone to enjoy.

  • Writer’s Workshop | The Garden of Your Mind

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Celebrate National Poetry Month at the MFA! In partnership with poet Ariana Kija Matondo, the MFA is hosting a three-part poetry workshop series focused on ekphrastic poetry—the art of writing descriptive and imaginative poetry inspired by visual art. In the…

  • Sensory Saturday
    Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the first Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. 

  • Art After Dark

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Explore the galleries after hours, soak in the distinctive ambiance, and experience art in a fresh, captivating way. 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.

  • Book + Banisadr Book Club | War + Apocalypse

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Immerse yourself in the complex, turbulent world of Ali Banisadr’s art through the lens of contemporary fiction. The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali, is a poignant novel of love, loss, and fate set against the backdrop of 1950s Tehran, following a young couple whose lives are forever changed by political upheaval.

  • Studio Saturdays

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Kick off your summer at our FREE pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory and create an artistic bookmark to take home. Whether you’re using it for children’s books or novels, our bookmark making is for all ages. We’ll bring the materials, stickers and more. You bring the fun!

  • Homeschool Hours

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Join the MFA as we explore culture, history, math, and the science of art alongside our newest exhibition, Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist. Learn about synesthesia and how it influenced Banisadr’s experience and art. Then, create your own piece of art to take home.

  • Curator Talk | Noah Cox on The Question of Abstraction

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Join Noah Cox, Assistant Curator, for an engaging conversation about the significance and evolution of abstract art, from the early days of Modernism to the present.

  • Art After Dark + Jazz Night with Chaunces Trio

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Start your weekend early with exclusive after-hours access to the MFA. Experience the sounds of one of St. Pete’s most exciting jazz ensembles, Chaunces Trio, wander the galleries, and enjoy a drink at Café Clementine, all while soaking in the distinct ambiance of the museum at night.

  • Painting in the Park 2026

    Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    Families, friends, and art lovers of all ages are invited to spend the day exploring 20+ colorful, creative, messy, and marvelous art activities inspired by works from the museum’s collection. Activities are designed for everyone—from toddlers and teens to adults ready to rediscover their inner artist. Free for everyone!