Get ready to explore St. Pete’s dynamic museum and arts scene for Free Museum Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025! For one day only, many of our city’s top museums and cultural institutions will open their doors with free admission for everyone.
Whether you’re into contemporary art, local history, glass, science, or something in between, this is your chance to reconnect with the incredible creative spaces that make our city shine.
Some museums may require timed entry or advance registration, so we recommend checking each location's website for details. Free Museum Day is all about making art and culture accessible for all, and we can’t wait to see you there!
- Museum of Motherhood
- The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
- Imagine Museum
- The Florida Holocaust Museum
- The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
- Museum of Fine Arts
- St. Petersburg Museum of History
- Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
- The Dalí Museum
Don’t forget to grab your Free Museum Day Map!
Transportation:
Parking is available in downtown garages. Consider riding the SunRunner, St. Petersburg Trolley Downtown Looper, or Central Avenue Trolley for convenience.
Free Museum Day is produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the City of St. Petersburg, and participating cultural organizations, inspired by the national Smithsonian’s Free Museum Day. Celebrate art and community with us!
Following the aftermath of the recent hurricanes, many in the arts community have been left with damaged homes, studios, galleries, classrooms, materials, and more.
Congratulations to the 2024 Grant Recipients!
Now in its tenth year, the Individual Artist Grant celebrates winners who enrich our community through diverse, innovative projects.
These resources are here for you. If you've been affected by the recent hurricanes, we encourage you to explore and use the support available.
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) is excited and honored to welcome Danielle Weitlauf to our Board of Directors!
Danielle Weitlauf is an Account Supervisor at Tucker/Hall, a company that has long supported the arts in Tampa Bay and beyond. Danielle has experience in economic development and nonprofit management. She works with clients on strategic communications, crisis prevention, media support, and government and community relations.
Weitlauf states, "Supporting the arts in our community is not just a philanthropic duty; it's a strategic investment. The arts inspire creativity, foster innovation, and bring people together, creating a vibrant and dynamic environment where businesses and individuals thrive. By nurturing the arts, we cultivate a culture of creativity that drives economic growth and enriches the quality of life for everyone."
Danielle is a resident of St. Petersburg and supports the community by volunteering her time with a variety of organizations committed to arts, education and leadership. She recently served as Board president for St. Petersburg City Theatre and her son is a 2024 graduate of Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School. Danielle has artists of various forms throughout her family and is committed to sharing in their passion through her leadership on the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance Board of Directors.
SPAA is excited for Danielle's contributions to help us strengthen and sustain the art and cultural community in St. Petersburg through collaboration, economic growth, education, and consistent funding.
