About
The Tampa Museum of Art sits in downtown Tampa, Florida, at 120 W Gasparilla Plaza, on the banks of the Hillsborough River. It is a contemporary museum, and its collection reaches in two directions at once: ancient art from Greece, Rome and Etruria on one side, and modern and contemporary works on the other.
What you will see
The ancient galleries offer a chance to look at objects from the Greek, Roman and Etruscan worlds, set beside the newer work of the present day. Visitors who usually come for contemporary art will find the ancient pieces an unexpected counterpoint, and those drawn to classical antiquity will see how the museum places old and new in conversation.
Making the visit
- Location: downtown Tampa, close to the river, so a walk along the water pairs well with time in the galleries.
- Kind of visit: a focused museum outing, suited to an afternoon rather than a full day.
- Questions: the museum can be reached by phone at +1-813-274-8130 before you go.
Because the museum stands in the city centre, it is easy to combine with other downtown stops and with the riverfront, so a trip here can fit neatly into a wider day exploring Tampa.
