Arts, Museums & Crafts near St. Pete Beach
Plan your visit
Make room for a creative day: explore a museum, meet local artists, make something of your own, or catch a performance. Start near the beach, then choose a St. Petersburg outing that fits your interests.
The Dalí Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Downtown waterfront
Surrealist art, Salvador Dalí’s work, and changing exhibitions.
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Museums & discovery centers
Downtown · Central Avenue
Western and wildlife art, with dedicated Native Life and Native Artists galleries.
Imagine Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Central Avenue
Contemporary glass art, sculpture, and changing exhibitions.
The Florida Holocaust Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Downtown · 5th Street South
Holocaust history, survivor testimony, artifacts, and educational exhibitions.
The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
Museums & discovery centers
The Deuces / Midtown
African American history, culture, exhibitions, and the Legacy Garden.
Penny Lane Beatles Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Downtown St. Petersburg
Beatles memorabilia and stories celebrating the band’s music and cultural influence.
Great Explorations Children’s Museum
Museums & discovery centers
St. Petersburg · near Sunken Gardens
Play-based exhibits and activities designed for children and families.
Gulf Beaches Historical Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Pass-a-Grille · 10th Avenue
Currently closed for hurricane repairs, according to its website. Check reopening updates before visiting.
Gulfport History Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Nearby Gulfport
Photographs, local stories, and exhibits about Gulfport’s heritage.
Tampa Bay Automobile Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Pinellas Park · separate outing
Historic automobiles with a focus on innovative engineering and design.
Indian Rocks Historical Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Indian Rocks Beach · farther north
Barrier-island history, photographs, and a Tocobaga exhibit. Check its seasonal opening schedule.
Make something: art & craft workshops
Reserve ahead and check minimum ages, safety requirements, and collection times. Glass, resin, and pottery pieces may need curing, cooling, or firing after your session.
Morean Glass Studio
Make something: art & craft workshops
St. Petersburg · Central Avenue
Watch glass artists at work or explore a scheduled glass experience. Check the current demonstration and workshop calendar.
Explore Glass ExperiencesZen Glass Studio & Gallery
Make something: art & craft workshops
600 27th Street South · St. Petersburg
Try a scheduled glassmaking workshop. Choose an experience suited to your group and confirm age limits and next-day pickup or shipping arrangements.
View Glass WorkshopsMorean Arts Center
Galleries, murals & artisan markets
St. Petersburg · Central Avenue
Contemporary exhibitions, local artists, and art education.
Florida CraftArt
Galleries, murals & artisan markets
Downtown · Central Avenue
Handmade ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, and other fine craft by Florida artists.
Corey Avenue Sunday Market
Galleries, murals & artisan markets
St. Pete Beach · Corey Avenue
Browse artisan goods, handmade products, and local food. Check the current schedule before going.
American Stage
Theater & performing arts
Downtown St. Petersburg
Professional theater and a changing season of plays.
The Palladium at SPC
Theater & performing arts
St. Petersburg
Concerts and performing arts. Confirm the venue for your chosen performance while renovation work affects programming.
Book an art or history outing
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Jungle Prada Site History Tour
Book an art or history outing
West St. Petersburg · Indigenous history
Explore the historic Tocobaga site on a guided visit. This is a heritage-site tour, separate from a museum admission.
View Jungle Prada Tour on ViatorFloridaRAMA Admission
Book an art or history outing
Warehouse Arts District
Explore an indoor world of immersive art. Review the selected ticket and visit date before booking.
View FloridaRAMA on ViatorPlan an easy outing
Choose a neighborhood, check the current schedule, and allow time for travel and parking. Most downtown St. Petersburg venues require a separate trip from Pass-a-Grille. Check workshop pickup arrangements before booking near the end of your stay.
Plan an easy outing
Information reviewed October 2026. Check each venue’s current visitor information before heading out.
Museums & discovery centers
Use these direct visitor links to check current exhibitions, admission, accessibility, and opening days. Gulf Beaches Historical Museum currently reports a repair closure.
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Museums & discovery centers
Beach Drive
Art from many cultures and periods, plus changing exhibitions.
Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement
Museums & discovery centers
Downtown · 4th Street North
Furniture, pottery, lighting, and decorative arts celebrating American craftsmanship.
Chihuly Collection
Museums & discovery centers
Central Avenue · Morean
A permanent showcase of Dale Chihuly’s colorful glass installations.
St. Petersburg Museum of History
Museums & discovery centers
St. Pete Pier entrance
Local history, aviation, baseball, and exhibits about the people of the region.
FloridaRAMA
Museums & discovery centers
Warehouse Arts District
An immersive art experience with imaginative installations and interactive discoveries.
Queer Asian Museum
Museums & discovery centers
Central Avenue
Exhibits preserving and sharing queer Asian histories and community stories.
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Museums & discovery centers
St. Pete Pier
Marine science exhibits and hands-on learning about Tampa Bay’s environment.
Museum of the Unknown
Museums & discovery centers
St. Pete Beach · Gulf Boulevard
A specialty attraction presenting UFO and mystery-themed displays.
Weedon Island Cultural & Natural History Center
Museums & discovery centers
Northeast St. Petersburg
Archaeology, Indigenous history, and the preserve’s coastal ecosystems. Check center hours separately from park hours.
Heritage Village
Museums & discovery centers
Largo · farther north
A living-history museum with historic buildings and stories from Pinellas County.
Native American art & Indigenous history
At The James Museum, visit the Native Life and Native Artists galleries alongside Western and wildlife art. For local Indigenous history, explore the exhibits at Weedon Island’s Cultural and Natural History Center or reserve a Jungle Prada heritage-site tour. The St. Petersburg Museum of History also lists a Seminole People of Florida exhibit; check what is currently on display.
Shattered Glass DIY St. Pete Beach
Make something: art & craft workshops
4615 Gulf Blvd #119 · Dolphin Village Plaza
Create glass, shell, or resin art with guided support. Reserve your project in advance, check its age requirements, and allow for pickup on the next business day.
Explore Classes & BookMorean Center for Clay
Make something: art & craft workshops
St. Petersburg · Warehouse Arts District
Browse ceramic art and look for pottery, wheel-throwing, or hand-building workshops. Ask about firing and collection times if you are visiting briefly.
Explore Clay ClassesPainting with a Twist
Make something: art & craft workshops
St. Petersburg
Choose a painting session from the local studio’s calendar. Check the location, age policy, and what your selected class includes.
View Painting CalendarDuncan McClellan Gallery
Galleries, murals & artisan markets
Warehouse Arts District
Studio glass exhibitions, sculpture gardens, and a calendar of artist programs.
Second Saturday ArtWalk
Galleries, murals & artisan markets
St. Petersburg arts districts
Explore participating galleries and studios. Use the current organizer’s guide to plan your route.
Saturday Morning Market
Galleries, murals & artisan markets
Downtown St. Petersburg
Meet local makers and food vendors. Check the calendar for seasonal locations and dates.
freeFall Theatre
Theater & performing arts
West St. Petersburg
Plays, musicals, cabaret, and other stage performances.
The Mahaffey Theater
Theater & performing arts
Downtown waterfront
Concerts, touring shows, and orchestral performances.
Imagine Museum Admission
Book an art or history outing
Contemporary glass art
Compare the available admission option and its current inclusions.
View Imagine Tickets on ViatorSt. Pete Mural Trolley Tour
Book an art or history outing
St. Petersburg · street art
See murals with guide commentary across the city’s arts districts. Review the meeting point and accessibility details.
View Mural Tour on ViatorA farther museum day: Sarasota
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is in Sarasota, across the Sunshine Skyway from St. Petersburg. Treat this as a separate day trip and confirm the exhibitions, estate access, and ticket options for your visit.
Come home to Pass-a-Grille
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