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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 8pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida

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The Museum of Fine Arts has the only comprehensive art collection of its kind, extending from antiquity to the present, on the Florida west coast.
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The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida was founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart (1896-1980) and reflects her vision of providing outstanding examples of world art in an inviting, elegant setting. The MFA,opened to the public in 1965–the first art museum in St. Petersburg located on the downtown waterfront. The Museum is the largest art museum in the Tampa Bay area and is dedicated to serving our communities by pursuing excellence in art from antiquity to the present through the MFA collection, exhibitions, and education for its diverse audiences. The content of this site is the responsibility of Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL.

11/07/2026

Congratulations to the Margaret Acheson Stuart Society on a fabulous SmARTly Dressed Fashion Show with Dillard’s! Thank you for bringing style, creativity, and generosity to everything you do in support of the MFA. We’re so grateful for you.

11/06/2026

A little Broadway, a little book talk, and plenty of good company.

Last night’s Art After Dark brought Broadway trivia with Max Blowers and book club conversations in the Marly Room with Dominic from Book + Bottle. Thanks to everyone who spent their evening with us at the MFA!

11/03/2026

Things are cooling down outside, but heating up at the MFA. 🔥 See what’s on the calendar this November.

10/30/2026

Thank you to all the goblins and ghouls who joined us for our Art After Dark: Halloween Edition! We were rocking out to the sounds of HOT TONIC and sipping on spooky drinks with Cafe Clementine all night long 👻

10/27/2026

With a Monet on the line, we’ve officially called in reinforcements. Raymond has joined MFA security, and he’s taking his new assignment VERY seriously. 🫡 Go Rays!

10/23/2026

The ultimate World Series wager! ⚾ Executive directors Kim Sajet and Klaudio Rodriguez are both putting ‘Monet’ on the line. Each is convinced their team will take home the championship title, but only one can claim victory. Play ball!

10/21/2026

Art ✔️ Boat tour ✔️ Perfect weather ✔️
This Sunday, discover how art and nature are interconnected through our partnership with Tampa Bay Watch. We’ll be exploring our special exhibition, New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovation and Collaboration, before setting sail at sunset.

10/20/2026

Burn screens and pick up tips and tricks for screen printing from Rohry O’Malley of Sick Dope Fresh this Thursday, (OCT 22) Plus, take home an exclusive custom MFA shirt 👕

10/20/2026

Ghosts have arrived at MFA and are getting everything ready for our Halloween party 👻👻👻

Join us in YOUR most ghostly costume on October 29 for a spellbinding night featuring music from Hot Tonic, trick-or-treating, sweet and savory delights from Café Clementine, and guided docent tours of New African Masquerades!

10/19/2026

A peek into a secret society. Keep watching to find out how we earned rare access to put their masquerades on display.

Featured Artwork: Chief Ekpenyong Bassey Nsa, Idem Nkanda Masquerade Ensemble, 2022, Hand-dyed stitch resist ukara cloth, yarn, mirrors, sequin trim, rubber cement, thread, cardboard, foam, peacock feathers, wax-print ukara cloth, and polyester cloth, Collection of the Richard and Carole C***s Art Museum (2022.16)

Address

255 Beach Drive NE
Saint Petersburg, FL
33701

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(727) 896-2667

Website

https://www.mfastpete.org/

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