Archives: Events & Programs

Sunday, April 26, 2026

• April 26, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Distant Worlds


Sun, April 26, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Distant Worlds

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…

• April 26, 2026 3:30 pm - 8:15 pm

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


Sun, April 26, 3:30 pm - 8:15 pm

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

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…

Monday, April 27, 2026

No events on this day.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

No events on this day.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

No events on this day.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

• April 30, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  Art After Dark at the MFA


Thu, April 30, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Art After Dark at the MFA

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.

• April 30, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  Writer’s Workshop | The Garden of Your Mind


Thu, April 30, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Writer’s Workshop | The Garden of Your Mind

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…

Friday, May 1, 2026

No events on this day.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

• May 2, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Sensory Saturday
  Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.


Sat, May 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sensory Saturday
Hands-On with Curious Creations Co.

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.