Free Admission for Teachers

The Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St. in downtown Tampa, is showing its appreciation for Florida’s K-12 teachers by offering them free weekend admission in September. All Florida K-12 teachers presenting valid school identification will receive one free regular-price admission to the Tampa Bay History Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

This opportunity allows educators to explore the History Center and familiarize themselves with the unique historical educational opportunities that are offered.

For more information, visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org or contact the History Center’s curator of education, Julie Matus, at 813-675-8981.

The Tampa Bay History Center includes three floors of permanent and temporary exhibition space focusing on 12,000 years of Florida history. The History Center also features a Museum Store, the Witt Research Center (a branch of the Hillsborough County Public Library System), a map gallery, an event hall and the Columbia Cafe. One of Tampa’s premier cultural venues, the History Center’s hands-on, kid-friendly activities, together with cutting-edge interactive exhibits and theaters provide a unique educational experience.