Special educational programs are presented periodically and group tours of the exhibits are available upon request. Research available for a small fee.

Artifacts Study Lab:

St. Petersburg Normal and Industrial School circa 1902

A new Artifact Study Lab will enable staff and researchers to identify, preserve, and conserve artifacts related to local history. The lab includes special equipment for this purpose.

Learning Center and Lab:

The new Learning Center and Laboratory offers facilities for use by local schools in teaching our local heritage.

Archives:

The new archives offers a public reading room for residents and researchers, including computer access to the Museum’s collection of rare historic photos.

Please Use Our Archival Services

The Museum library includes city directories, news clippings with subject lists, 8000 Digitized Photos, maps as old as 1600’s and real estate Platt books.

In addition, the Museum archives house the collections for:

·       John C. Blocker

·       William L. Straub,

·       Mary Wheeler Eaton

·       Lynn Freidt Collection

·       Scott Taylor Hartzel

·       Hubert Rutland

·       John Bethel

·       John Williams Family

·       W.F. Smith Civil War

·       Women’s Town Improvement

·       Margaret Blocker Bartlett Papers

For inquiries, or to make an appointment for research purposes, call 727-894-1052 ext. 203

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Copyright 2009. The Museum's programs are funded in part by: 1) the Pinellas County Commission through the Pinellas County Arts Council Cultural Development Grant Program; 2) the Historical Museum's Grants-In-Aid Program, Division of Cultural Affairs, Fl. Dept. of State; 3) the City of St. Petersburg; 4) Visit Florida-The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau; 5) Pinellas County Community Foundation; and from Individual and Corporate donors, such as yourself. Thank You!