Free Museum Day is coming up on Saturday, September 20, 2025, thanks to a partnership between the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the city of St. Pete, and their cultural partners. The event is based on Smithsonian Free Museum Day, which last took place in 2022.

Lucky for us, there are some amazing museums around Tampa Bay that have something for everyone!

Whether you're into history, art, or something more unique, here's a list of places where you can take advantage of free admission for Free Museum Day in Tampa Bay.

Museums participating in Free Museum Day 2025 in Tampa Bay

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
9 am-2 pm

Be sure to resolve your timeslot online ahead of time. A limited number of walk-up tickets will be available. You can register online here.

Museum of Motherhood

The Factory-2606 Fairfield Ave. S., St Pete, Building 7
12 pm-6 pm

While the MoM is free every day, the Free Museum Day is an opportunity to explore this new museum. You can also purchase tickets for the Escape Womb Experience, a first-of-its-kind experience in the world. MoM is child-friendly.

The Woodson African American Museum of Florida

2240 9th Ave. S., St. Petersburg
10 am-2 pm

Check out an exciting new exhibition and fun programs for all ages throughout the day. On exhibit: Beacons, Griots and the Journey to Freedom.

Imagine Museum

1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
10 am-5 pm, last timed entry at 2:30 pm

Tickets will be issued for timed entry, so you'll be able to have ample time to explore the amazing first-floor displays and installations.

The Florida Holocaust Museum

55 5th St. S, St. Petersburg
10 am-5 pm, last admission at 4 pm

Admission is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not required. Once they reach capacity, additional guests will be admitted gradually as space becomes available. Current special exhibits: I’ll Have What She’s Having: The Jewish Deli, the new Elie Weisel Collection.

The Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg