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Tampa Henry B. Plant Museum Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

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21 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Tampa
Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Tampa’s Gilded Age at the Henry B. Plant Museum, with original artifacts, an introductory film, and an audio guide in English or Spanish.

About this tour

Step into Tampa’s Gilded Age at the Henry B. Plant Museum, housed in the historic Tampa Bay Hotel. This self-guided visit brings the city’s late-19th-century story to life through original furnishings, artifacts, and an audio guide you can follow at your own pace.

Start with the 14-minute introductory film, “The Tampa Bay Hotel: Florida’s First Magic Kingdom,” then explore the former hotel and its exhibits. A 45-minute audio guide in English or Spanish shares stories of railroad magnate Henry Plant, the growth of Florida tourism, Tampa’s development, and the Cuban Campaign of the Spanish-American War. Together, the film and exhibits offer a vivid look at the people and events that shaped the region.

Allow about an hour for your visit. The Henry B. Plant Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with hours varying by day, and closes on Mondays and select holidays. Show your ticket at the entrance and discover a remarkable chapter of Tampa history at your own pace.

Highlights

Admire original furnishings and artifacts from the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel
Discover Henry Plant’s role in Florida’s tourism boom
Explore Tampa’s history and the Cuban Campaign of the Spanish-American War
Follow local stories with a downloadable audio guide

What's included

Included

Henry B. Plant Museum entry ticket
Downloadable audio guide in English or Spanish

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4.24 / 5 · 21 reviews

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Important information

The museum is closed on Mondays
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates

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Show your ticket at the museum entrance at 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
The audio guide is downloaded to your handheld device
Service animals are welcome

Frequently asked questions

How long does the visit take?

Plan for about 1 hour. The visit includes a 14-minute introductory video and a 45-minute audio guide.

What languages are available for the audio guide?

The downloadable audio guide is available in English and Spanish.

When is the Museum open?

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays.

When is the last entry?

The last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Where do I show my ticket?

Show your ticket at the entrance to the Henry B. Plant Museum at 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606.

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This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.24 from 21 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.2.