Tampa Art Galleries

(Tampa, Florida - FL, USA)

Art viewing in Tampa is not a pastime favored by the masses. Consequently, fans of art visiting this popular Floridian city have to look a little bit harder to find galleries and art venues in which they can indulge their interests.

The city of Tampa is, however, close to the impressive Salvador Dali Museum, which resides in nearby St. Petersburg and is part of the University of South Florida campus. The centrally located Tampa Museum of Art is also a popular gallery in this part of Florida and filled with fine art from the 20th century. This is displayed in a stunning purpose-built riverside center, which cost more than $30 million to create and opened as recently as early 2010.

If you are a visitor to Tampa, then you should be sure to make time to seek out the smaller city galleries, where some fantastic work by local artists is available for both viewing and purchase.

Tampa Museum of Art

Address: 120 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, Florida FL, 33602, USA
Tel: +1 813 274 8130
Situated in downtown and across the Hillsborough River from the university campus, the popular Tampa Museum of Art is home to a wealth of themed exhibitions, galleries and historic collections of art, from around the world. Items of particular interest include sculptures, a courtyard area, a gift shop and attractions for children. Close by, the TPA Bay Performing Arts Center is just a stroll away, as is the John F. Germany Library and the Lykes Gaslight Park.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 11:00 to 19:00, Friday - 11:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, children and students, children six years old and under are free

Salvador Dali Museum

Address: 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida FL, 33701 - 4901, USA
Tel: +1 727 823 3767
Salvador Dali was arguably one of the finest surrealist painters of his era and his works are displayed at this gallery style museum. Many of his paintings are owned by the museum itself, while others are on loan from international sources. Besides the 95 oils, some 100 watercolors and more than 1,000 graphic pieces by Dali himself, there is also a range of works by other surrealist artists. The Salvador Dali Museum is located in St. Petersburg, close to the Albert Whitted Airport and approximately 20 miles / 32 km to the southwest of Tampa city center, being across the bay.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30, Thursday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:30
Admission: charge, discounts available for seniors, students and children, children four years old and under are free

Clayton Galleries

Address: 4105 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida FL, 33611, USA
Tel: +1 813 831 3753
Clayton Galleries is a popular, local gallery dedicated to displaying the works of local artists and promoting art throughout the local community. Just across the street, the Rosemary Cottage Tea Room is on hand if you are in need of refreshments.
Open hours: Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 11:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

Tampa Gallery of Photographic Arts (TGPA)

Address: 200 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida FL, 33602-5161, USA
Tel: +1 813 221 2222
Part of the Old Hyde Park Village shopping complex, the Tampa Gallery of Photographic Arts is a non-profit making organization that exists to promote the work of nationally and locally known artists and to display 'photographic art presenting a photographer's vision as vital and central to life and culture'.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free, donation suggested