HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to the Henry B. Plant Museum. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark. Unlike most museums dedicated to lifestyles of the past, it contains the actual furnishings enjoyed by the first guests to visit here. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Current Exhibits. Take a peek at some of the current exhibits featured in the Henry B. Plant Museum.. Future Exhibits. Opening in March 2021, "When the Train Comes Along": Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino. Online Exhibits. Go beyond and learn more about Tampa Bay Hotel history with these online only exhibits.. Permanent Collection HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports

visitors

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to Henry B. Plant Park: Tampa’s oldest and largest public botanical garden and now part of the University of Tampa. Established in 1891, this inviting urban retreat, gracing the banks of the Hillsborough River, has hosted grand celebrations, afternoon picnics with friends, and hundreds of visiting international celebrities and

dignitaries.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Check our event calendar to see what is coming up next!. Your Opportunity to Participate. First Friday - Cancelled until further notice.. January - November, first Friday of each month 5-7 pm HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Look here for parking information and a list of accessible offerings throughout the Museum. The Museum & Museum Store accepts all major credit cards. Please contact the Museum’s Accessibility Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Lindsay Huban, lhuban@ut.edu,

813-258-7302.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for Florida and a New South, by Canter Brown, $34.95. The Museum Store features a great selection of special one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. Popular products include vintage-print tee shirts, custom scented candles, designer canes, handmade bowties, unique and custom-made jewelry, upscale picture

frames

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 – June 23, 1899), founder of the Plant System of railroads and steamship lines, was born into a modest farming family in Branford, Connecticut. At the age of six, he lost his father and younger sister to typhus fever and was raised by his mother, step-father and grandmother. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The U.S. declaration of war against Spain in April 1898 led Sister Bettina to offer a short training course in battlefield nursing to graduates of other nurse training schools. The new American Red Cross recruits could not afford to serve without pay, creating the distinction between Red Cross Sisters and Nurses. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to the Henry B. Plant Museum. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark. Unlike most museums dedicated to lifestyles of the past, it contains the actual furnishings enjoyed by the first guests to visit here. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Current Exhibits. Take a peek at some of the current exhibits featured in the Henry B. Plant Museum.. Future Exhibits. Opening in March 2021, "When the Train Comes Along": Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino. Online Exhibits. Go beyond and learn more about Tampa Bay Hotel history with these online only exhibits.. Permanent Collection HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports

visitors

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to Henry B. Plant Park: Tampa’s oldest and largest public botanical garden and now part of the University of Tampa. Established in 1891, this inviting urban retreat, gracing the banks of the Hillsborough River, has hosted grand celebrations, afternoon picnics with friends, and hundreds of visiting international celebrities and

dignitaries.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Check our event calendar to see what is coming up next!. Your Opportunity to Participate. First Friday - Cancelled until further notice.. January - November, first Friday of each month 5-7 pm HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Look here for parking information and a list of accessible offerings throughout the Museum. The Museum & Museum Store accepts all major credit cards. Please contact the Museum’s Accessibility Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Lindsay Huban, lhuban@ut.edu,

813-258-7302.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for Florida and a New South, by Canter Brown, $34.95. The Museum Store features a great selection of special one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. Popular products include vintage-print tee shirts, custom scented candles, designer canes, handmade bowties, unique and custom-made jewelry, upscale picture

frames

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 – June 23, 1899), founder of the Plant System of railroads and steamship lines, was born into a modest farming family in Branford, Connecticut. At the age of six, he lost his father and younger sister to typhus fever and was raised by his mother, step-father and grandmother. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The U.S. declaration of war against Spain in April 1898 led Sister Bettina to offer a short training course in battlefield nursing to graduates of other nurse training schools. The new American Red Cross recruits could not afford to serve without pay, creating the distinction between Red Cross Sisters and Nurses. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum has something for everyone. If you are interested in learning more about Henry Plant, the Tampa Bay Hotel, or life in the Victorian era, visit our Learn page. The Museum Store is your one-stop shop for gift items, books, jewelry, games, and all things Tampa Bay Hotel. Browse our online store today. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Jun 20, 2021 - Jun 20, 2021. 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Enjoy a weekly live theater performance in the Museum! Learn More. Music in the Museum - July. Jul 15, 2021 - Jul 15, 2021. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Enjoy live classical music in the Museum, restoring the authentic tradition of live concerts at the Tampa Bay Hotel. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Parlor Suite. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10 am - 5 pm. Directly under a minaret, the Parlor Suite is perfectly located to catch cool cross breezes. Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. “We are not working only for the present, but for the future.”. - Henry B. Plant, 1892. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Surround yourself with the lifestyle of the Gilded Age. Experience the development of Tampa in the late 19 th century, the Cuban Campaign of the Spanish-American War, and the vision of steamship and railroad magnate Henry Plant. Whether you are an educator; program coordinator for a camp, club organization or after school program; researcher; adult or youth, the Henry Plant Museum offers a HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Online Exhibits. Learn more with these online-only exhibits! Dive into the sporting lifestyle of America's grand resorts from the 1880s to the 1930s. Learn about Ann Lowe and three of her gowns designed for Gasparilla celebration - including 3D scans of the gowns. Tour Henry Plant Park through a series of historic postcards. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Permanent Collection. Scroll through some of the highlights from the collection. For more information on a specific piece, click on the title. For specific types of collection pieces, use the links on the left. Images may not be copied or reproduced without permission of the HB Plant Museum. High resolution scans are available for purchase. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. Get Tickets. . . We thank you, sir, for being such a friend to the South. You have spent more money and developed more territory in this section than any other man in the Union. The above quote is from W.A. Hemphill, Cotton States and International Exposition Company Vice HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Paintings. Statues & Sculptures. Henry and Margaret Plant filled the Tampa Bay Hotel with an eclectic collection of late 19th century statues, sculptures, and treasures meant to impress the hotel guests and visitors. The core of the Museum collection is composed of these rare and exotic finds. Many sculptures represent classical figures

from

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Paintings. Statues & Sculptures. Henry and Margaret Plant filled the Tampa Bay Hotel with an eclectic collection of late 19th century paintings and treasures from Europe meant to impress the aristocratic guests and visitors. The hotel art gallery was located in the mezzanine over the rotunda or lobby and was filled with art works. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM This 54-inch monumental vase was the largest piece of majolica produced by the Wedgwood Factory. Henry and Margaret Plant purchased this vase for the Tampa Bay Hotel. Majolica was in production from 1860 to 1910, a form of art pottery, decorated with colored glazes, inspired by Italian maiolica. Impressed WEDGWOOD / PKO. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to the Henry B. Plant Museum. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark. Unlike most museums dedicated to lifestyles of the past, it contains the actual furnishings enjoyed by the first guests to visit here. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Current Exhibits. Take a peek at some of the current exhibits featured in the Henry B. Plant Museum.. Future Exhibits. Opening in March 2021, "When the Train Comes Along": Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino. Online Exhibits. Go beyond and learn more about Tampa Bay Hotel history with these online only exhibits.. Permanent Collection HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to Henry B. Plant Park: Tampa’s oldest and largest public botanical garden and now part of the University of Tampa. Established in 1891, this inviting urban retreat, gracing the banks of the Hillsborough River, has hosted grand celebrations, afternoon picnics with friends, and hundreds of visiting international celebrities and

dignitaries.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Check our event calendar to see what is coming up next!. Your Opportunity to Participate. First Friday - Cancelled until further notice.. January - November, first Friday of each month 5-7 pm HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Look here for parking information and a list of accessible offerings throughout the Museum. The Museum & Museum Store accepts all major credit cards. Please contact the Museum’s Accessibility Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Lindsay Huban, lhuban@ut.edu,

813-258-7302.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for Florida and a New South, by Canter Brown, $34.95. The Museum Store features a great selection of special one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. Popular products include vintage-print tee shirts, custom scented candles, designer canes, handmade bowties, unique and custom-made jewelry, upscale picture

frames

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Permanent Collection. Scroll through some of the highlights from the collection. For more information on a specific piece, click on the title. For specific types of collection pieces, use the links on the left. Images may not be copied or reproduced without permission of the HB Plant Museum. High resolution scans are available for purchase. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 – June 23, 1899), founder of the Plant System of railroads and steamship lines, was born into a modest farming family in Branford, Connecticut. At the age of six, he lost his father and younger sister to typhus fever and was raised by his mother, step-father and grandmother. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The U.S. declaration of war against Spain in April 1898 led Sister Bettina to offer a short training course in battlefield nursing to graduates of other nurse training schools. The new American Red Cross recruits could not afford to serve without pay, creating the distinction between Red Cross Sisters and Nurses. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to the Henry B. Plant Museum. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark. Unlike most museums dedicated to lifestyles of the past, it contains the actual furnishings enjoyed by the first guests to visit here. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Current Exhibits. Take a peek at some of the current exhibits featured in the Henry B. Plant Museum.. Future Exhibits. Opening in March 2021, "When the Train Comes Along": Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino. Online Exhibits. Go beyond and learn more about Tampa Bay Hotel history with these online only exhibits.. Permanent Collection HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to Henry B. Plant Park: Tampa’s oldest and largest public botanical garden and now part of the University of Tampa. Established in 1891, this inviting urban retreat, gracing the banks of the Hillsborough River, has hosted grand celebrations, afternoon picnics with friends, and hundreds of visiting international celebrities and

dignitaries.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Check our event calendar to see what is coming up next!. Your Opportunity to Participate. First Friday - Cancelled until further notice.. January - November, first Friday of each month 5-7 pm HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Look here for parking information and a list of accessible offerings throughout the Museum. The Museum & Museum Store accepts all major credit cards. Please contact the Museum’s Accessibility Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Lindsay Huban, lhuban@ut.edu,

813-258-7302.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for Florida and a New South, by Canter Brown, $34.95. The Museum Store features a great selection of special one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. Popular products include vintage-print tee shirts, custom scented candles, designer canes, handmade bowties, unique and custom-made jewelry, upscale picture

frames

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Permanent Collection. Scroll through some of the highlights from the collection. For more information on a specific piece, click on the title. For specific types of collection pieces, use the links on the left. Images may not be copied or reproduced without permission of the HB Plant Museum. High resolution scans are available for purchase. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 – June 23, 1899), founder of the Plant System of railroads and steamship lines, was born into a modest farming family in Branford, Connecticut. At the age of six, he lost his father and younger sister to typhus fever and was raised by his mother, step-father and grandmother. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The U.S. declaration of war against Spain in April 1898 led Sister Bettina to offer a short training course in battlefield nursing to graduates of other nurse training schools. The new American Red Cross recruits could not afford to serve without pay, creating the distinction between Red Cross Sisters and Nurses. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Parlor Suite. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10 am - 5 pm. Directly under a minaret, the Parlor Suite is perfectly located to catch cool cross breezes. Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. “We are not working only for the present, but for the future.”. - Henry B. Plant, 1892. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Jun 20, 2021 - Jun 20, 2021. 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Enjoy a weekly live theater performance in the Museum! Learn More. Music in the Museum - July. Jul 15, 2021 - Jul 15, 2021. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Enjoy live classical music in the Museum, restoring the authentic tradition of live concerts at the Tampa Bay Hotel. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Visit the Staff & Board section to learn more about who we are and The Museum section for what we do here at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Looking for information on the origins of the building? Check out the History page for insight on why this grand building was constructed and discover who Henry B. Plant was. We also have our Newsfeed to keep you up to date on all the happenings here in this HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Online Exhibits. Learn more with these online-only exhibits! Dive into the sporting lifestyle of America's grand resorts from the 1880s to the 1930s. Learn about Ann Lowe and three of her gowns designed for Gasparilla celebration - including 3D scans of the gowns. Tour Henry Plant Park through a series of historic postcards. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Permanent Collection. Scroll through some of the highlights from the collection. For more information on a specific piece, click on the title. For specific types of collection pieces, use the links on the left. Images may not be copied or reproduced without permission of the HB Plant Museum. High resolution scans are available for purchase. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. Get Tickets. . . We thank you, sir, for being such a friend to the South. You have spent more money and developed more territory in this section than any other man in the Union. The above quote is from W.A. Hemphill, Cotton States and International Exposition Company Vice HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry's Private Club - $2,500. Membership Benefits for 2 adults and children under 18. Museum passes for 10 guests. Invitation for 2 to the annual Patron Party. Invitation for 2 to the annual Mayor's Crescent Club Dinner. 4 passes to the Victorian Christmas Stroll. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Now is your chance to purchase one of nearly two dozen original watercolors donated by nationally recognized artist Kathy Durdin. All proceeds to benefit the Victorian Christmas Stroll. To purchase a painting, call 813.254.1891 x0. Each painting is pictured below, in order of size. Tax is not included in the listed purchase price. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM This 54-inch monumental vase was the largest piece of majolica produced by the Wedgwood Factory. Henry and Margaret Plant purchased this vase for the Tampa Bay Hotel. Majolica was in production from 1860 to 1910, a form of art pottery, decorated with colored glazes, inspired by Italian maiolica. Impressed WEDGWOOD / PKO. WE ARE GOING TO VISIT THE The following story is intended to be reviewed at school or home prior to your visit to the museum. It will prepare students, especially those who may experience autism spectrum disorders, sensory HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to the Henry B. Plant Museum. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark. Unlike most museums dedicated to lifestyles of the past, it contains the actual furnishings enjoyed by the first guests to visit here. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports

visitors

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Check our event calendar to see what is coming up next!. Your Opportunity to Participate. First Friday - Cancelled until further notice.. January - November, first Friday of each month 5-7 pm HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to Henry B. Plant Park: Tampa’s oldest and largest public botanical garden and now part of the University of Tampa. Established in 1891, this inviting urban retreat, gracing the banks of the Hillsborough River, has hosted grand celebrations, afternoon picnics with friends, and hundreds of visiting international celebrities and

dignitaries.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Look here for parking information and a list of accessible offerings throughout the Museum. The Museum & Museum Store accepts all major credit cards. Please contact the Museum’s Accessibility Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Lindsay Huban, lhuban@ut.edu,

813-258-7302.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for Florida and a New South, by Canter Brown, $34.95. The Museum Store features a great selection of special one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. Popular products include vintage-print tee shirts, custom scented candles, designer canes, handmade bowties, unique and custom-made jewelry, upscale picture

frames

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. Get Tickets. . . We thank you, sir, for being such a friend to the South. You have spent more money and developed more territory in this section than any other man in the Union. The above quote is from W.A. Hemphill, Cotton States and International Exposition Company Vice HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 – June 23, 1899), founder of the Plant System of railroads and steamship lines, was born into a modest farming family in Branford, Connecticut. At the age of six, he lost his father and younger sister to typhus fever and was raised by his mother, step-father and grandmother. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The U.S. declaration of war against Spain in April 1898 led Sister Bettina to offer a short training course in battlefield nursing to graduates of other nurse training schools. The new American Red Cross recruits could not afford to serve without pay, creating the distinction between Red Cross Sisters and Nurses. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to the Henry B. Plant Museum. The Henry B. Plant Museum is housed in the 1891 Tampa Bay Hotel, the Victorian railroad resort that defined the elegant frontier, now a National Historic Landmark. Unlike most museums dedicated to lifestyles of the past, it contains the actual furnishings enjoyed by the first guests to visit here. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The building, renamed Plant Hall, is a National Historic Landmark. The Henry B. Plant Museum holds the distinction of accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums. Its mission is to interpret the Tampa Bay Hotel and the experiences of the diverse individuals who contributed to its success. The Museum ignites thought and transports

visitors

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year. Check our event calendar to see what is coming up next!. Your Opportunity to Participate. First Friday - Cancelled until further notice.. January - November, first Friday of each month 5-7 pm HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Welcome to Henry B. Plant Park: Tampa’s oldest and largest public botanical garden and now part of the University of Tampa. Established in 1891, this inviting urban retreat, gracing the banks of the Hillsborough River, has hosted grand celebrations, afternoon picnics with friends, and hundreds of visiting international celebrities and

dignitaries.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Look here for parking information and a list of accessible offerings throughout the Museum. The Museum & Museum Store accepts all major credit cards. Please contact the Museum’s Accessibility Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns regarding accessibility for visitors with disabilities. Lindsay Huban, lhuban@ut.edu,

813-258-7302.

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for Florida and a New South, by Canter Brown, $34.95. The Museum Store features a great selection of special one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. Popular products include vintage-print tee shirts, custom scented candles, designer canes, handmade bowties, unique and custom-made jewelry, upscale picture

frames

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. Get Tickets. . . We thank you, sir, for being such a friend to the South. You have spent more money and developed more territory in this section than any other man in the Union. The above quote is from W.A. Hemphill, Cotton States and International Exposition Company Vice HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry Bradley Plant (October 27, 1819 – June 23, 1899), founder of the Plant System of railroads and steamship lines, was born into a modest farming family in Branford, Connecticut. At the age of six, he lost his father and younger sister to typhus fever and was raised by his mother, step-father and grandmother. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The U.S. declaration of war against Spain in April 1898 led Sister Bettina to offer a short training course in battlefield nursing to graduates of other nurse training schools. The new American Red Cross recruits could not afford to serve without pay, creating the distinction between Red Cross Sisters and Nurses. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Henry B. Plant Museum has something for everyone. If you are interested in learning more about Henry Plant, the Tampa Bay Hotel, or life in the Victorian era, visit our Learn page. The Museum Store is your one-stop shop for gift items, books, jewelry, games, and all things Tampa Bay Hotel. Browse our online store today. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Jun 20, 2021 - Jun 20, 2021. 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Enjoy a weekly live theater performance in the Museum! Learn More. Music in the Museum - July. Jul 15, 2021 - Jul 15, 2021. 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Enjoy live classical music in the Museum, restoring the authentic tradition of live concerts at the Tampa Bay Hotel. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Parlor Suite. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10 am - 5 pm. Directly under a minaret, the Parlor Suite is perfectly located to catch cool cross breezes. Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. “We are not working only for the present, but for the future.”. - Henry B. Plant, 1892. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Visit the Staff & Board section to learn more about who we are and The Museum section for what we do here at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Looking for information on the origins of the building? Check out the History page for insight on why this grand building was constructed and discover who Henry B. Plant was. We also have our Newsfeed to keep you up to date on all the happenings here in this HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Online Exhibits. Learn more with these online-only exhibits! Dive into the sporting lifestyle of America's grand resorts from the 1880s to the 1930s. Learn about Ann Lowe and three of her gowns designed for Gasparilla celebration - including 3D scans of the gowns. Tour Henry Plant Park through a series of historic postcards. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM The Chronology of Henry Plant, the Plant System & the Tampa Bay Hotel is the Henry Plant Museum’s authoritative timeline of Plant’s personal and professional life, development of the Plant System and the Tampa Bay Hotel. 1819 Henry B. Plant born in Branford, CT to Betsey (Bradley) and Anderson Plant, a farmer. 1837 18 year-old Henry

begins

HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Permanent Collection. Scroll through some of the highlights from the collection. For more information on a specific piece, click on the title. For specific types of collection pieces, use the links on the left. Images may not be copied or reproduced without permission of the HB Plant Museum. High resolution scans are available for purchase. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Henry's Private Club - $2,500. Membership Benefits for 2 adults and children under 18. Museum passes for 10 guests. Invitation for 2 to the annual Patron Party. Invitation for 2 to the annual Mayor's Crescent Club Dinner. 4 passes to the Victorian Christmas Stroll. HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM Plant’s Southern Empire. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. 10am - 5pm. Get Tickets. . . We thank you, sir, for being such a friend to the South. You have spent more money and developed more territory in this section than any other man in the Union. The above quote is from W.A. Hemphill, Cotton States and International Exposition Company Vice HENRY B. PLANT MUSEUM On March 22, 2019, a significant new exhibit will open at the Henry B. Plant Museum. In honor of the 200 th anniversary of Plant’s birth, the Museum is proud to present Henry Plant: He’s More Important Than You Thought.Explore the life of Plant and be amazed at the legacy he

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM - OCTOBER Enjoy live classical music, restoring the authentic... May 30, 2021 - May 30, 2021

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS

Enjoy a weekly live theater performance in the Museum! Jun 6, 2021 - Jun 6, 2021

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS

Enjoy a weekly live theater performance in the Museum! Jun 13, 2021 - Jun 13, 2021

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS

Enjoy a weekly live theater performance in the Museum! Jun 17, 2021 - Jun 17, 2021

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM - JUNE Enjoy live classical music in the Museum, restoring... Jun 20, 2021 - Jun 20, 2021

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FATHER'S DAY

All fathers enjoy free admission on Father's Day!

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EXHIBITS

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Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

SPORTS & AMUSEMENTS

Open from December to April throughout the 1890s, the Hotel was a lively place with magnificent balls, tea parties, and organized hunts during the winter social season. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

TAMPA BAY HOTEL GARDENS Gardens were an important center of living for the Victorians, and the Tampa Bay Hotel. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

THE GRAND HALLWAY

The collection reflects the lifestyle of the late Victorian period, an era of conspicuous consumption appropriately dubbed "The Gilded

Age.”

Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

WOMEN & THEIR PASTIMES The floor covering in this room is original to the Tampa Bay Hotel. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

WRITING & READING ROOM The room looks just as it did in 1898 when Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Clara Barton and others stayed here. Mar 19, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

"WHEN THE TRAIN COMES ALONG": BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AT THE TAMPA BAY

CASINO

The impact of Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino in 1912. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

EXOTIC SOUVENIRS

Visitors will see the European, Middle Eastern and Asian themes emerge as they examine the furnishing. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

PARLOR SUITE

Directly under a minaret, the Parlor Suite is perfectly located to catch cool cross breezes. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10am - 5pm

PLANT’S SOUTHERN EMPIRE “We are not working only for the present, but for the future.” - Henry B. Plant, 1892 Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR & IT'S TAMPA CONNECTION Tampa and the Tampa Bay Hotel played an important role in the Spanish-American War during the summer of 1898. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

SPORTS & AMUSEMENTS

Open from December to April throughout the 1890s, the Hotel was a lively place with magnificent balls, tea parties, and organized hunts during the winter social season. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

TAMPA BAY HOTEL GARDENS Gardens were an important center of living for the Victorians, and the Tampa Bay Hotel. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

THE GRAND HALLWAY

The collection reflects the lifestyle of the late Victorian period, an era of conspicuous consumption appropriately dubbed "The Gilded

Age.”

Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

WOMEN & THEIR PASTIMES The floor covering in this room is original to the Tampa Bay Hotel. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

WRITING & READING ROOM The room looks just as it did in 1898 when Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Clara Barton and others stayed here. Mar 19, 2021 - Dec 23, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

"WHEN THE TRAIN COMES ALONG": BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AT THE TAMPA BAY

CASINO

The impact of Booker T. Washington at the Tampa Bay Casino in 1912. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

EXOTIC SOUVENIRS

Visitors will see the European, Middle Eastern and Asian themes emerge as they examine the furnishing. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

PARLOR SUITE

Directly under a minaret, the Parlor Suite is perfectly located to catch cool cross breezes. Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10am - 5pm

PLANT’S SOUTHERN EMPIRE “We are not working only for the present, but for the future.” - Henry B. Plant, 1892 Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021

10 am - 5 pm

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR & IT'S TAMPA CONNECTION Tampa and the Tampa Bay Hotel played an important role in the Spanish-American War during the summer of 1898.

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