HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM

TAMPA, FL

The Henry B. Plant Museum is located in the heart of Tampa, Florida. Originally constructed in 1891 as the luxurious Tampa Bay Hotel, the building was the brainchild of Henry B. Plant, a prominent railroad and steamship entrepreneur. The hotel was built to attract wealthy Northeasterners to the then-remote area of Tampa, and featured grandiose architecture, lush gardens, and amenities such as two indoor pools, a bowling alley, and a golf course.

Today, the building is the Henry B. Plant Museum, a National Historic Landmark that preserves the grandeur of the building and the memory of Henry B. Plant. The museum features a variety of historical exhibits that showcase the history of the hotel, the area’s railroad industry, and the life of Henry B. Plant. Visitors can explore the expansive first floor of the building and take in the lovely Victorian architecture. They can also walk through the lush gardens and take a peek inside the many historical rooms of the building, including the Grand Foyer, the Dining Room, and the Presidential Suite.

In addition to the museum, the building also houses a variety of special events throughout the year, such as concerts, theatrical performances, and holiday celebrations. The Henry B. Plant Museum is an iconic landmark in Tampa and a must-see for anyone who is interested in the history of the area.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TAMPA FL. US MID #8401200764

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 8132541891
• website: http://plantmuseum.com

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM
401 W KENNEDY BLVD
TAMPA
FL
33606-1450

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