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-4pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm. Closed
Mondays and major holidays. Admission: $10 (adults), $5 (children 4-12). Other concessions are
available.
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