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Art museum · St. Petersburg, Florida
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
The first art museum in St. Petersburg, opened in 1965 on the Beach Drive waterfront, with a collection ranging from Antiquity to contemporary art, Impressionist painting, American art and a photography collection.
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About Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
The Museum of Fine Arts was founded by collector Margaret Acheson Stuart and opened in 1965 on a bayfront site on Beach Drive. It was the city’s first art museum, and a roughly 3,000-square-meter wing opened in 2008 to expand the galleries.
The collection spans more than 5,000 years of history, with pieces from Antiquity, European, Asian and American art, Impressionist paintings including works by Claude Monet, pieces by Georgia O'Keeffe and a photography collection. Temporary exhibitions bring shows from other museums.
The Mediterranean-style building has interior courtyards and faces the waterfront park, a short walk from the St. Pete Pier and within easy distance of the Dalí Museum.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
During the hottest hours of the day or on rainy days; check opening days.
How to get there
It’s on Beach Drive NE in downtown St. Petersburg, facing the bay. The downtown trolley stops nearby.
Tip
Visit on the same morning as the St. Pete Pier: the two are a few minutes’ walk apart.
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Frequently asked questions about Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
What does the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg have?
A collection that ranges from Antiquity to contemporary art, with Impressionist painting, American and Asian art and a photography collection.
Where is the MFA St. Petersburg located?
On Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, facing the bay and near the St. Pete Pier.
How long does a visit to the MFA take?
Between one and two hours, depending on the exhibitions on display.