The best arts & culture spots in Largo

“Chihuly Collection is a permanent showcase of Dale Chihuly’s glass art, presented in a building designed around the work, from an iconic 20-foot entrance piece to the Ruby Red Icicle Chandelier and Persians, Macchia, and Niijima Floats.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Let the kids shop the Publix exhibit, build cozy fort kingdoms, and go nose-to-nose with Big John, the world’s largest Triceratops fossil, at Glazer Children's Museum. Easy local win for parents, big creative energy for kids, and guaranteed after-nap stories.”

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Local history museum with exhibits on multiple aspects of Clearwater's past and free admission.”

“Extensive collection of surrealist art by Salvador Dalí housed in a building with 900 glass panels.”

“Tampa Museum of Art is buzzing with Mysteries of the Nile: Ancient Egypt, Avant Garde: Remarkable Women in the Permanent Collection, and Jun Kaneko: Silence Before Sound. Pop in this week for a curator tour or Remix night, then let the waterfront calm your brain cells.”

“This museum documents the Holocaust, with special emphasis on the stories of local survivors.”

“Ready to give your space a glow-up that actually lasts? Fine Art Murals, from muralist Lorinda Fore, turns Plant City walls and storefront windows into custom art, from kid-friendly murals to hand-painted signs, faux finishes and even metal patinas. start yours this week.”

“Florida CraftArt transforms an old department store into a lively gallery-plus-studio hub for a nonprofit that genuinely supports artists. Pop in for fresh exhibitions, wander through on-site studios, and leave with a little inspiration for your week.”

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

“Fully restored warship from WWII & the Vietnam War now housing exhibits on maritime history.”

“Landmark building hosting exhibits on Florida's early tourism industry plus Asian & European art.”

“The Pinellas County African American History Museum is the county's research hub for Black history, culture, and everyday life, with exhibits and community programming. They are renovating now, so add it to your watchlist this week, be first in line when doors reopen, and future-you will thank you.”

“Sprawling history museum chronicles Tampa with interactive exhibits, maps, films & special events.”

“Exhibits spanning 4,000 years, including African art, European paintings & American photography.”

“Curated collection featuring handmade items like jewelry and ornaments alongside vintage pieces.”

“Grand brick performing-arts center in a circa-1925 former church presenting plays, films & more.”

“City's history museum with artifacts, photos & an exhibit on the beginning of commercial air travel.”

“Living Florida pioneer museum with original & replica period buildings & staff in costume.”

“Indoor & outdoor museum featuring exhibits about local history, live reenactments & a library.”

“Gallery displaying contemporary Western, Native American, frontier & wildlife paintings & sculpture.”

“Jammed courtyard music scene showcases touring bands plus local acts & DJs, with bars & casual eats.”