Henry Plant Museum
at 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa , 33606 United States
Peek behind the scenes at the Henry Plant Museum. Travel back in time via historic trivia & etiquette tips from the Victorian era when Henry Plant - a self-made man, railroad & steamship magnate - built the most magnificent hotel of its day.
Address and contacts of Henry Plant Museum
401 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa , FL 33606
United States Email
Description
When you’re building a railroad to nowhere, how do you make the journey worthwhile? …. If you’re railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant, in the midst of the sand swamps that would be Tampa, you construct the most astonishingly magnificent hotel of its day, then fill it with treasures from around the world. With its splendid Moorish architecture, opulent furnishings, and spectacular tropical gardens, Plant’s Tampa Bay Hotel attracted a host of celebrated guests, from Teddy Roosevelt to Sarah Bernhardt to Babe Ruth. A visit to the Henry B. Plant Museum and the authentically restored rooms of the Tampa Bay Hotel will transport you back to a time of indulgent 10-course meals, waltzing on the verandah and alligator hunting by moonlight…The journey is still worthwhile.
How To Get to Henry Plant Museum
Hartline Bus
Opening time
- Tuesdays: 10:00- 17:00
- Wednesdays: 10:00- 17:00
- Thursdays: 10:00- 17:00
- Fridays: 10:00- 17:00
- Saturdays: 10:00- 17:00
- Sundays: 12:00- 17:00
Specialities
- Price category
- $ (0-10)
General Info
At the Henry B. Plant Museum, come experience the grandeur of an extravagant Victorian palace that opened in 1891 as the Tampa Bay Hotel and is now a National Historic Landmark. Stroll the grand hallway and enter magnificent rooms adorned with European furniture and art treasures of the Gilded Age. Experience the elegance of the Victorian lifestyle as a tourist in turn-of-the century Florida. The Museum Store features an enchanting collection of antique reproductions and accessories, jewelry, books, paper dolls, and many other unique and romantic treasures.Reviews for Henry B. Plant Museum
T S.
Very pleasantly surprised at this hidden gem! No need to travel to the Biltmore Estate in NC when you can pass by this treasure. I'll be back!
Nadine F.
Henry Plant turned Tampa from a small fishing village into the start of what Tampa is today. He is credited for the Tampa port, rail and one of the world's... Read more
Steve E.
After a late breakfast / early lunch at Oxford Exchange, I walked across Kennedy Boulevard and onto the campus of the University of Tampa. The star... Read more
Company Rating
5302 Facebook users were in Henry Plant Museum. It's a 2 position in Popularity Rating for companies in Attractions/Things to Do category in Tampa, Florida2489 FB users likes Henry Plant Museum, set it to 2 position in Likes Rating for Tampa, Florida in Attractions/Things to Do category
Summary
Henry Plant Museum is Tampa based place and this enity listed in History Museum category. Located at 401 W Kennedy Blvd FL 33606. Contact phone number of Henry Plant Museum: (813) 254-1891
Attractions/Things to Do category, Tampa
13708 N Lnoma St 102 Tampa , FL 33613 United States
Bayshore Blvd Tampa , FL 33629 United States
The OFFICIAL Gasparilla Pirate Fest Facebook page!
123 Anywhere Ln Tampa , FL 33603 United States
Host your very own Twisted Wine Glasses party. I bring the party to you. Sip wine with your girlfriends and paint Twisted Wine Glasses.