Tampa Attractions
Henry B. Plant Museum © Henry B. Plant Museum, Inc.
Henry B. Plant Museum
The Henry B. Plant Museum in the heart of downtown Tampa is
designed to transport visitors back to the turn of the
century. The ornate building is Moorish in design, featuring 13
silver minarets, said to be a copy of the famed Alhambra
Palace in Spain, and in itself is worth a visit. Railroad tycoon
Henry Plant built the edifice in 1891 as the 511-roomed Tampa Bay
Hotel. Today it houses period art and furnishings from Europe and
the Orient, and details via exhibits the history of the resort and
the early days of the tourist industry.
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, University of Tampa campus;
Website: www.plantmuseum.com;
Telephone: (813) 254 1891;
Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 12pm to 4pm;
Admission: Donation $5 (adults), $2 (children)
