Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Explore the World. Choose your Adventure.
Experience an adults-only evening of art and music that emulates the mysterious and world-building work of artist Ali Banisadr. His intricate abstractions and colorful brushwork set the tone for a night of after-hours exploration filled with wine tasting, live sculpting, tarot card reading, and more.
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.
DJ Brian’s summer sessions create the perfect soundtrack for an evening of atmospheric energy and after-hours discovery. Explore the galleries, soak in the distinctive ambiance, and experience art in a 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. Plus, enjoy fresh-shucked oysters at a raw bar pop-up from Lost Coast Oyster Co.
Immerse yourself into the complex, turbulent world of Ali Banisadr’s art through the lens of contemporary fiction. This month’s selection, A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan, is an award-winning, genre-bending novel that follows interconnected lives across time, exploring music, memory, and the deeply human pursuit of meaning, redemption, and connection.
Families with children with sensory sensitivities are invited to explore the galleries during our Sensory Saturday. Also, join our Sensory Saturday Hands-On program for activities inspired by Yvette Mayorga’s The Magic Grasshopper, displayed in front of the museum.
With a little imagination and a whole lot of inspiration from Yvette Mayorga’s The Magic Grasshopper, you’ll create your own mini and magical form of transportation using recycled materials.
Start your weekend early with exclusive after-hours access to the MFA. Experience the expressive and distinctive music of dynamic jazz ensemble Fern & Friends, wander the galleries, and enjoy a drink at Café Clementine, all while soaking in the distinct ambiance of the museum at night.
Put on your favorite pink attire! We’re taking inspiration from Yvette Mayorga’s The Magic Grasshopper and creating monochromatic pink artwork at our FREE pop-up studio in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory. We’ll bring the materials. You bring the fun!
Are you ready to dig up some history? Travel back in time as we learn about the art and science of archaeology. Discover how archaeologists piece together the past from Ancient Greece and Rome to Mesoamerica and even right here in Tampa Bay!
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.
Are you curious about poetry forms you haven’t tried yet but feel a little intimidated about where to begin? First Draft Club isn't a lecture or critique session. It's a space to experiment, make ugly drafts, and leave with tools you actually know how to use.
Discover how science, technology, engineering, and math are all connected to the arts. We’ll dive into marine biology and our local ecosystem, experiment with colorful chemistries, and go on safari in the gallery. Special guests will bring the wonders of nature inside to inspire artmaking and highlight how we can protect wildlife right here in Tampa Bay.