Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Explore the World. Choose your Adventure.
Step back in time and outside the museum walls to discover the incredible world of antiquity at the Barbara Ponce Public Library. This exciting, interactive workshop brings history to life as you create your own replica of ancient pottery.
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.
New to membership at the MFA? Or are you a current member eager to see the galleries through a new lens? During this special member experience, enjoy a docent-led tour designed to deepen your connection to the MFA’s remarkable collection. This special event has a limited capacity for up to only 25 participants.
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!
You’re invited to a thought-provoking conversation with Ward Shelley and Douglas Paulson, the artists behind The Last Library IV: Written in Water, and the MFA's Hazel & William Hough Chief Curator, Dr. Stanton Thomas. Together, they'll unpack the ideas behind this immersive installation, a precarious library where truth, fiction, and power collide.
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!
Rise and shine for the 53rd Annual Sunrise Sale! Join the MFA Shop on Thursday, July 16, for one of downtown St. Petersburg's favorite summer traditions. Shop books, jewelry, gifts, toys, and more while enjoying 20% off storewide—with MFA Members receiving an additional 10% discount. Start your morning with unbeatable savings and discover unique finds before the sun is fully up!
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.
Explore pie as both a craft and a cultural artifact with Café Clementine Founder & Creative Director Paulina Graniela and Kitchen Manager, Pastry Chef Cay Scheuer in this hands-on workshop during Art After Dark.
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.