Artist Talk | Brookhart Jonquil

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members.

After Hours (21+): Kimono

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

$70 – $100

Museum Minis with Tombolo Books

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members Registration required.

Art in Bloom | Junior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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. […]

$50

Art in Bloom | Junior Bloomers: Youth Floral Arrangement Workshop

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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. […]

$50

Art in Bloom 2025

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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. […]

Free for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members

Art in Bloom | Kimono & Ikebana featuring Jeanne Houlton and Dr. Stanton Thomas

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members Registration required.

Art in Bloom 2025

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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. […]

Art in Bloom | Drop-in Demonstration with Danielle Dall’Armi Hahn of Rose Story Farms

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members

Floral Designer Tour with Cassie Osterloth

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

Homeschool Hours

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members Registration required.

Teen Garden Party: Opening Celebration for The Superintendent’s High School Exhibition of Excellence

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

$7 – $22

Sensory Saturdays

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members

MFA Spotlight Series | Framing Art History with Casey Broker and Noah Cox

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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, […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members Registration required.

Art & Nature Sunset Tours with the MFA & Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

$3 – $45

Gilded Age Geishas: 19th Century America’s Obsession with Japan

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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”. […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members. Registration required.

Museum Minis with Tombolo Books: Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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: […]

FREE for MFA Members; Included with the cost of admission for Not-Yet Members Registration required

Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop | Middle School Students (Grades 5 – 8)

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

$20 – $30

Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop | Adults (ages 18+)

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 […]

$40 – $50

Homeschool Hours

Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

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 featuring our newly installed Antiquities Galleries! […]