• Marly Music Series | Shiho Yamashita, 13 Strings of Melody

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

    Join us for a musical performance inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress, featuring Shiho Yamashita of 13 Strings of Melody playing the koto, Japan’s national instrument. The koto is a traditional Japanese harp or…

  • Museum Minis with Tombolo Books

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

    Museum Minis with Tombolo Books: Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegaki Museum Minis with Tombolo Books invites children ages 0 to 5 years old and their favorite grownups to join us in the galleries every third Wednesday for an art-filled storytime!…

  • Conversation with a Collector | Peter Kuhlmann

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

    Conversation with a Collector | Peter Kuhlmann Join us for an artful conversation between erstwhile kimono dealer and importer of Asian objets d’art, Peter Kuhlmann, and the curators of Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress, Dr. Stanton Thomas and Jason…

  • 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…

  • Gilded Age Geishas: 19th Century America’s Obsession with Japan

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

    Gilded Age Geishas: 19th Century America’s Obsession with Japan In the late 1870s Americans were obsessed with a new style called Japonisme. Influenced by the art and culture of Japan, dishes, earrings, wallpaper and even door hinges suddenly were covered…

  • 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…

  • Spotlight Series | Framing within Art History

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

    MFA Spotlight Series | Framing Art History with Casey Broker and Noah Cox Join us in the Rococo Gallery as Casey Broker and Noah Cox direct our attention to something found in every art museum but not often recognized as…

  • 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…

  • Sensory Saturdays

    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 1st Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to…

  • Homeschool Hours

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

    Homeschool groups and families are invited to join us as we look at the culture, history, math, and science of art! Every month we will explore a new idea or special exhibition through hands-on fun. All ages are welcomed; program geared…

  • Art in Bloom | Floral Designer Tour with Cassie Osterloth

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

    Take a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique…