Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg

Join us for a hands-on Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop at the MFA, where ancient Japanese textile traditions meet modern creativity! Inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress, participants will explore the fascinating art of Shibori, a technique that involves folding, binding, and dyeing fabric with natural indigo to create stunning […]

Join us for a hands-on Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop at the MFA, where ancient Japanese textile traditions meet modern creativity! Inspired by the MFA’s special exhibition Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress, participants will explore the fascinating art of Shibori, a technique that involves folding, binding, and dyeing fabric with natural indigo to create stunning […]

Museum Minis with Tombolo Books invites children ages 0 to 5 years old and their favorite grownups to join us in the galleries every third Wednesday for an art-filled storytime! From shapes to colors and artists to animals, there is always something fun to discover at the MFA. Join us in the special exhibition Kimono: […]

In the late 1870s Americans were obsessed with a new style called Japonisme. Influenced by the art and culture of Japan, dishes, earrings, wallpaper and even door hinges suddenly were covered with smiling geishas, paper parasols, and folding fans. Around the country women joined the fashion frenzy, dressing in kimono and holding “Japanese tea parties”. […]

Spend your Sunday immersed in art and nature! This unique program invites visitors to embark on a journey that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the role it plays in sparking human creativity. Begin the afternoon at the MFA with a guided docent tour of the collection galleries, looking closely at artworks from throughout […]

Join us in the Rococo Gallery as Casey Broker and Noah Cox direct our attention to something found in every art museum but not often recognized as a work of art – the frame. Frames come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and have existed in the history of art since Ancient Egypt. Over time, […]

The MFA welcomes families with children with sensory sensitivities to explore the galleries on the 1st Saturday of every month, from 10 am to 12 pm. During this time, all rotating audio components will be turned down or muted to ensure a calm environment. The MFA values accessibility and inclusiveness as we share art for […]

Join us in the Membership Garden as we celebrate the opening of this brand-new exhibition featuring works from 11th and 12th grade Pinellas County students! Hang out in the garden as we serve up Hyppo Popsicles, enjoy some music from a local DJ, and learn more about some of our upcoming programs this summer for […]

Homeschool groups and families are invited to join us as we look at the culture, history, math, and science of art! Every month we will explore a new idea or special exhibition through hands-on fun. All ages are welcomed; program geared towards grades K-6. This month we will be exploring flowers in art ahead of […]

Take a stroll in the galleries with a floral designer as they give a tour interpreting and highlight the work of their fellow designers. In these tours, the florists will guide you through their process and intentions behind these unique and specially made arrangements. Be one of the first to get a behind-the-scenes look at […]

Join Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn for a live flower arrangement demonstration in the Marly Room. Danielle will be arranging alongside the portrait of MFA founder, Margaret Acheson Stuart, as a tribute to her love of flowers and gardens. This year, we are honored to welcome Danielle as our Special Guest for Art in Bloom. She comes […]

Embracing the essence of springtime, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. […]

Join us for a captivating live demonstration by renowned ikebana specialist Jeanne Houlton as she showcases the delicate art of Japanese flower arrangement. As Jeanne creates her arrangement, MFA Chief Curator, Dr. Stanton Thomas, will share insights into the fascinating connections between ikebana and our latest special exhibition "Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress." Art […]

Embracing the essence of springtime, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg proudly announces the much-awaited return of Art in Bloom, a vibrant celebration blending art and nature. From Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13, visitors are invited to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of floral interpretations inspired by masterpieces from the MFA Collection. […]

Young artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. […]

Young artists are invited to join us as we explore the vibrant world of floral design! This hands-on workshop encourages aspiring florists to express their creativity as they make their own floral arrangements inspired by artworks in the MFA Collection. Participants will learn basic floral arrangement techniques and create a spring-inspired masterpiece to take home. […]

Museum Minis with Tombolo Books: "Praise of Mystery" by Ada Limón Museum Minis with Tombolo Books invites children ages 0 to 5 years old and their favorite grownups to join us in the galleries every third Wednesday for an art-filled storytime! From shapes to colors and artists to animals, there is always something fun to […]

Join the MFA for our first 21+ party with In Between Days to celebrate our exciting new exhibition, "Kimono: The Triumph of Japanese Dress," we’ll be hosting an inspired event featuring live music from DJ Sein, a signature cocktail, Asian street foods from In Between Days’ chef, and woodblock printing with Print St. Pete, so […]

In 2024, Miami-based artist Brookhart Jonquil was commissioned to create Sky Dancer, a site-specific sculptural duo in the alcoves of the Museum’s Great Hall. Please join us for a presentation by Jonquil as he describes that work, along with his larger practice. Jonquil’s artwork challenges us to become aware of the constructed nature of our […]

Kimono is a traditional Japanese dress which has a strict dress code, layers of socio-cultural symbolism, and regulated aesthetic expressions. Since the Japonisme movement in nineteenth-century Europe, Western painters had been influenced by Ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock printing, which depicted women in kimono during the Edo period (1603-1868). Vincent Van Gogh painted a courtesan in her […]