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The MFA is ready to inspire you with a collection covering 5,000 years, fascinating traveling exhibitions, and exciting events in the heart of St. Petersburg. New Hours! The MFA is now open at 10:00 am on Sundays!
The Museum of Fine Arts houses one of the largest comprehensive art collections in Florida. The MFA has an encyclopedic collection of art from around the globe and across the centuries, with almost 5,000 years of civilization represented in thousands of objects from antiquity to the present.
HOURS Museum Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm Monday: CLOSED Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Café Hours: Thursday–Sunday: 9:00 a New Hours!
The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida was founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart (1896-1980) and reflects her vision of providing outstanding examples of world art in an inviting, elegant setting. The MFA, a city landmark, opened to the public in 1965—the first art museum in St. Petersburg located on the downtown waterfront.
Welcome to the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg! As you plan your visit to the MFA, remember that each of us has a responsibility and an important role to ensure a safe experience in a comfortable environment.
Located at 255 Beach Drive Northeast, across the street from the new St. Pete Pier, the museum showcases thousands of objects extending from antiquity to present, to fascinating travel exhibitions, to exciting events in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg's scenic waterfront.
The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida was founded by the art collector Margaret Acheson Stuart. The museum is based in a building designed by John Volk & Associates, and opened in 1965.
