The best arts & culture spots in Plant City

43 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Back Pocket Recording Studio helps Brandon artists level up. Track your next single, get clean mixes and masters, record voice overs or…

1514 S Alexander St #204 · ✓ checked Jul 29

Back Pocket Recording Studio helps Brandon artists level up. Track your next single, get clean mixes and masters, record voice overs or audiobooks, or book the room for rehearsals with drums and a compact PA.

From the Lakeland newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Chihuly Collection

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Chihuly Collection is a permanent showcase of Dale Chihuly’s glass art, presented in a building designed around the work, from an iconic…

720 Central Ave (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

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

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ArtReach Orlando

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ArtReach Orlando turns art into a healing superpower for local youth, and their public programs make it easy to plug in too. Think Artists…

1000 Arlington St (Orlando)

ArtReach Orlando turns art into a healing superpower for local youth, and their public programs make it easy to plug in too.

From the Orlando newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Whether your kid wants to belt show tunes, you’re finally dusting off that piano dream, or the household drummer needs real chops, Tampa…

27219 FL-56 (Wesley Chapel)

Whether your kid wants to belt show tunes, you’re finally dusting off that piano dream, or the household drummer needs real chops, Tampa Music School - Wesley Chapel covers voice, piano, guitar, drums, strings, and even steel drums through private and group lessons. Nudge the hobby into action this week.

From the Plant City newsletter, August 7, 2026

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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,…

110 W Gasparilla Plaza (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

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

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WEPA DANCE STUDIO

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If your week needs a little sabor, Wepa Dance Studio teaches beginner and intermediate salsa that makes social dancing feel natural and…

4300 Clarcona Ocoee Rd Ste 401 (Orlando)

If your week needs a little sabor, Wepa Dance Studio teaches beginner and intermediate salsa that makes social dancing feel natural and fun. Head over this week to learn fundamentals, sharpen your turns and timing, then level up with their Ladies Team for choreography, confidence and that unstoppable dance-floor grin.

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Community theater offering a range of entertaining shows year-round.

101 N Thomas St

Community theater offering a range of entertaining shows year-round.

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5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits.

65 E Central Blvd (Orlando)

5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits.

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Free-admission historical landmark housed inside The Angebilt Building.

37 N Orange Ave (Orlando)

Free-admission historical landmark housed inside The Angebilt Building.

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The Dalí Museum

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

1 Dali Blvd (St. Petersburg)

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

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Tampa Museum of Art

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Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art.

120 W Gasparilla Plaza (Tampa)

Waterfront space with translucent ceilings & polished stone floors housing modern & classical art.

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Museum displaying natural & cultural objects from the area, including fossils, art & tools.

100 E Main St (Bartow)

Museum displaying natural & cultural objects from the area, including fossils, art & tools.

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

55 5th St S (St. Petersburg)

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

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Free museum built around railroad history and memorabilia.

102 N Palmer St

Free museum built around railroad history and memorabilia.

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Museum showcases global works spanning pre-Columbian to contemporary & hosts current exhibitions.

800 E Palmetto St (Lakeland)

Museum showcases global works spanning pre-Columbian to contemporary & hosts current exhibitions.

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Kid-focused place with 3 floors of interactive exhibits & educational games, plus a summer camp.

600 Bonnet Spgs Blvd (Lakeland)

Kid-focused place with 3 floors of interactive exhibits & educational games, plus a summer camp.

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Florida Air Museum

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Colorful hangar displays of vintage & modern aircraft, plus a restoration center & gift shop.

4075 James C. Ray Dr (Lakeland)

Colorful hangar displays of vintage & modern aircraft, plus a restoration center & gift shop.

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Free museum highlighting fosssils, dinosaur fossils, shark teeth and phosphate mining, plus friendly staff.

101 SE 1st St (Mulberry)

Free museum highlighting fosssils, dinosaur fossils, shark teeth and phosphate mining, plus friendly staff.

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Tony Brent tackles magic tricks & improv during this interactive act paired with casual eats.

9067 International Dr (Orlando)

Tony Brent tackles magic tricks & improv during this interactive act paired with casual eats.

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Florida CraftArt

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Exhibition space & studios in an old department store for nonprofit organization supporting artists.

501 Central Ave (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Exhibition space & studios in an old department store for nonprofit organization supporting artists.

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

4801 E Fowler Ave (Tampa)

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

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Exhibits on the American Civil War, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam era and beyond, along with military artifacts, art, tanks and…

39444 South Ave (Zephyrhills)

Exhibits on the American Civil War, World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam era and beyond, along with military artifacts, art, tanks and uniforms.

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Wonder House

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Tour showcasing an eclectic home featuring the designs and quirks of its original owner and builder.

1075 Mann Rd (Bartow)

Tour showcasing an eclectic home featuring the designs and quirks of its original owner and builder.

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

705 Channelside Dr (Tampa)

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

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Henry B. Plant Museum

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

401 W Kennedy Blvd (Tampa)

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

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Showmen's Museum

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Museum exploring the heritage of American carnivals, with exhibits, memorabilia & antique rides.

6938 Riverview Dr (Riverview)

Museum exploring the heritage of American carnivals, with exhibits, memorabilia & antique rides.

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Small museum dedicated to American art, with a lakeside sculpture garden on its manicured grounds.

900 E Princeton St (Orlando)

Small museum dedicated to American art, with a lakeside sculpture garden on its manicured grounds.

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

801 Water St (Tampa)

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

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Austin Historical

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Company specializing in the restoration and repair of historic wood and steel windows.

2113 S Division Ave (Orlando)

Company specializing in the restoration and repair of historic wood and steel windows.

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Museum of Fine Arts

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

255 Beach Dr NE (St. Petersburg)

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

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

201 1st St NE (St. Petersburg)

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

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Vast museum filled with classic, rare and famous cars and TV vehicles.

5250 International Dr (Orlando)

Vast museum filled with classic, rare and famous cars and TV vehicles.

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Confectionery center with chocolate & wine tastings & models of world landmarks made from chocolate.

11701 International Dr #400 (Orlando)

Confectionery center with chocolate & wine tastings & models of world landmarks made from chocolate.

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

253 5th Ave N (St. Petersburg)

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

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

335 2nd Ave NE (St. Petersburg)

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

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Cracker Country

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

4800 US-301 (Tampa)

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

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This museum dedicated to the Titanic offers artifacts, re-creations of the ship & guided tours.

7324 International Dr (Orlando)

This museum dedicated to the Titanic offers artifacts, re-creations of the ship & guided tours.

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

150 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

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

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Exhibits on Frank Lloyd Wright's work at Florida Southern College & tours of his 10+ buildings.

840 Johnson Ave (Lakeland)

Exhibits on Frank Lloyd Wright's work at Florida Southern College & tours of his 10+ buildings.

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Orlando Museum of Art

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Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space.

2416 N Mills Ave (Orlando)

Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space.

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CityArts

Arts & Culture

Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists.

39 S Magnolia Ave (Orlando)

Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists.

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Jannus Live

Arts & Culture

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

200 1st Ave N Ste 206 (St. Petersburg)

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

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Tampa Murals, INC

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Enthusiastic, prompt, professional artist team skilled in the creation of murals and other artworks.

10631 Broken Arrow Dr (Thonotosassa)

Enthusiastic, prompt, professional artist team skilled in the creation of murals and other artworks.

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