3 Best Places To See in St Petersburg, FL

“The Salvador Dalí Museum showcases the most extensive collection of Dalí's works outside Europe. The museum has over 2,400 Salvador Dalí works, including nearly 300 oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings, and more than 2,100 other works. Visitors can enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful building, interactive gardens, and authentic Spanish cuisine afterward. The museum offers special exhibits, programs, and activities to inspire and inform the local community and the world. Tourists can enjoy special package hotel exclusive deals that may include Dalí Museum tickets from a wide range of preferred Tampa Bay hotels. The museum provides amazing prices for kids, students, senior citizens, soldiers, police, firefighters, and educators. Docent tours, greenhouse, theater, and educational centers are available for free. The permanent collection includes many of his sculptures, paintings, sketches, and book illustrations. The Salvador Dalí Museum offers free admission for children under 5.”

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“Sunken Gardens aims to preserve the character of Sunken Gardens through supporting the restoration, education, and special programs. Visiting the gardens is an excellent opportunity to take their children to learn about the natural world and maintain a unique place in the history of St. Petersburg. This 100-year-old garden is the oldest living museum and the location of some of the oldest tropical plants in the world. Visitors can explore cascading waterfalls, stunning showcases, over 50,000 tropical plants, and flowers. Sunken Gardens provides tours of the garden, horticultural activities, special events, and field trips. They appreciate your support in preserving this historic gem in St. Petersburg by remaining on the trails. Sunken Gardens is open to the public for educational programs, tours, and special events, particularly weddings, which have taken place for decades on the Wedding Lawn and in the banquet facilities of the Garden Room overlooking the unique garden setting.”

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“Museum of Fine Arts has a collection covering almost 5,000 years of civilization, showcasing over 18,000 objects from antiquity to the present, representing diverse global artistic traditions. MFA is equipped to inspire you with varied and ever-changing ways to explore art. The museum includes the entire history of literature across all ages and cultures. Several enrichment add-on classes need to be paired with an active MFA membership. Museum of Fine Arts offers special seminars, gallery talks, music concerts, and seasonal activities. The museum also provides private events and rental options for catering. You can also take advantage of regular docent tours that provide informative commentary about the displayed works of art. Museum of Fine Arts offers free admission for children (age six and younger) and members.”

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