One of the great things about living in a large city is that no matter what your tastes, there is always something to do. Owners of real estate in Tampa Florida can make use of a full range of entertainment amenities rain or shine, 365 days of the year. In this article, we are going to take a look at one of the most popular draws in the city for residents and tourists alike, Tampa museums.
The Museum of Science and Industry
Without doubt the most popular of the museums in the Tampa area, the Museum of Science and Industry is a huge complex which includes a diverse number of display and programs. You will find the usual exhibits dedicated to remembering human innovation and evolution. From displays discussing the first people to live in the Tampa area through to the pioneer stage and on to the Industrial Evolution, there are dozens of unique Tampa facts to be discovered here. Visitors get to see the operation of a drive pulley in the silver mining process, as well as relics of the area's ancient pass.
This museum is also home to Florida's only IMAX theatre dome. This dome offers an educational experience unlike any other, as it combines the best qualities of documentary filming and high end movie theatres. Films are shown on topics ranging from time and frequency standards and how they have evolved throughout history to explorations of the deepest parts of the ocean.
Also included as a part of this museum is a museum ship, the SS American Victory. Instead of being broken up and sold for scrap, everything on the ship from the cast iron keel to the sonar imaging equipment have been preserved. Members of the public can walk through and take a look at an intact replica of our past.
Finally, the Museum of Science and Industry also includes quite a few interactive displays which help children and adults better understand the world around us. Exhibits such as The Amazing You! offer a glimpse of human biological systems that most people would never see beyond the leaded glass of an X-ray room.
Tampa Museum of Art
For those with a keen interest in art, this museum is just the ticket. Opened in 1979, the museum today is home to hundreds of different art exhibits, which run a wide range of styles and periods.
This is where people in Tampa go to get a look at the latest paintings or sculptures created by up and coming artists. You will find modern Cuban paintings, statues adorned with scrap gold rings, and other pieces of art on display at different times of the year.
Among the permanent exhibits the museum offers are showcases which highlight the work of ancient Roman, Etruscan, and Greek artisans. Many of these exhibits focus on ornamented items for every day use.
While these are not the only two museums in Tampa Florida, they are certainly both the largest and the most popular. They are well worth a visit any time you feel like taking in some culture or history!
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