Museum sights in Tampa Bay
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Museum of Science & Industry
This museum is deservedly one of the biggest draws around, and it’s definitely in contention for Florida’s best hands-on science museum. With upwards of 450 ‘minds-on’ activities, hyperactive kids will think they have walked into heaven. Look for traveling exhibits and a cool hot-air balloon exhibit, as well as ones on the human body and the amount of garbage the average North American generates annually. Enter a flight-avionics simulator or a Gulf Coast hurricane before taking the 1-mile trail within the on-site wetland preserve. Finish the day with an IMAX movie.
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Children’s Museum of Tampa
Located near Lowry Park Zoo and also known as Kid City, this place has interactive displays and a permanent, 45,000-sq-ft outdoor exhibition that kids love: child-size replicas of 13 buildings, each with activities. Care to try your hand as a judge in the courthouse or a reporter at a TV station?
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Henry B Plant Museum
Check out the Henry B Plant Museum if for no other reason than to wander around the landmark Victorian building it's housed in. Formerly a luxury hotel, it's easily the most beautiful building in town.
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Contemporary Art Museum
The University of South Florida’s museum mounts six to eight exhibitions by university students and alumni. Parking costs $3 Monday to Friday.
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Ybor City Museum State Park
The Ybor City Museum State Park chronicles the history of cigar-making in interesting if text-heavy exhibits.
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