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Florida International Museum
100 Second Street North
(727) 822-3693
Web Site
Area: St. Pete
The Florida International Museum has become
the premier museum in Florida for presenting world-class, blockbuster
exhibitions with attendance since 1995 at over one million visitors from
all 50 states and over 100 countries. The museum was organized in 1992
for the purpose of creating a major cultural center within a 300,000
square foot former department store building that has undergone a
multi-million dollar renovation. The museum is a non-profit organization
that is dedicated to providing educational exhibitions. To date, over
150,000 school children have toured the museum.
Call for information on current exhibits.
OPENING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1998
The EMPIRES of MYSTERY exhibition will feature the largest exhibition of
Peruvian artifacts ever to travel to the United States and will span
several thousand years of history, including rituals, Mummy in fetal
position, tied with rope. artistry, warfare and daily lifestyle of some
of the most complex and sophisticated civilizations ever known in the
Western Hemisphere. Over 30 civilizations will be represented.
Reservations suggested - 1-800-777-9882
Online reservations can be made at their web site.
Directions:
The Museum is conveniently located just a few blocks off the
interstate in downtown St. Petersburg. From Interstate 275 take exit
#10- (I-375 East) to Fourth Street North (second traffic light off the
highway). Turn right. Go two blocks to Second Avenue North and turn
left. The Museum's multi-story parking lot will be on the right and
features covered walkways to the Museum.The Museum is conveniently
located just a few blocks off the interstate in downtown St. Petersburg.
From Interstate 275 take exit #10- (I-375 East) to Fourth Street North
(second traffic light off the highway). Turn right. Go two blocks to
Second Avenue North and turn left. The Museum's multi-story parking lot
will be on the right and features covered walkways to the Museum.
Welcome to Florida
International Museum - the first stop on the North American tour of
Vatican Splendors - celebrating 500 years of Saint Peter's Basilica,
the Vatican Museums and Swiss Guard. A once-in-a-lifetime exhibition
of the Vatican's extraordinary collections of Art and historical
objects.
February 9, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Tickets are available through
Ticketmaster.com or call 727-898-2100 (in St. Petersburg),
813-287-8844 (Tampa) or you can call the FIM box office at
727-341-7912.
Florida International Museum's box office will be
open beginning January 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. For Groups of 15 or more, please contact Cory Adler-Leidersdorff
at 727-341-7918.
Note: Call ahead for
hours of operation and admission
fee/charge.
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