The best arts & culture spots in Crystal River

“Whether you're polishing your roundhouse or starting from zero around Homosassa Springs, USA Muay Thai Kickboxing - Butin Bik's Combat Sports Gym offers Dutch kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA and solid kids classes that actually build discipline.”

“Just up the road in Crystal River, Franklin Anderson Gallery of Arts mixes Nature Coast flavor with serious talent, from original oils and nature photography to manatee art, glass, pottery, and jewelry. Family-owned, it also hosts Meet the Artist nights, classes, and the occasional beading session...”

From the Crystal River newsletter, September 23, 2026

“From hands-on experiments to immersive laser light shows in the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, MOSI keeps curiosity buzzing. Check out Above and Beyond’s flight lab vibes, kid-friendly STEAM workshops, and even Minecraft Mania, then pretend you’re “just taking the nieces” while you’re geeking out like the rest of us.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, September 17, 2026

“USF School of Art and Art History fills the calendar with over 250 arts events a year, all open to the Tampa Bay community, including exhibitions, talks, masterclasses, conferences and festivals. Swing by for student and faculty showcases, plus public art and guest work from leading international artists and scholars.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Interactive exhibits on biology & earth science, as well as a ropes course & a planetarium.”