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St. Petersburg Arts Alliance Announces Free Museum Day 2026
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Alexa Espinosa Marketing Manager alexa@stpeteartsalliance.org
St. Petersburg Arts Alliance Announces Free Museum Day 2026
St. Petersburg, FL (August 18, 2026) – The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is excited to present Free Museum Day, an annual celebration of arts, culture, and community that invites residents and visitors to explore some of St. Petersburg's premier museums free of charge. Taking place on September 19, Free Museum Day encourages everyone to discover the city's vibrant arts whether visiting a favorite museum or discovering a new one. Participating museums include:
● Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
● The Dalí Museum
● Imagine Museum of Contemporary Glass Art
● St. Petersburg Museum of History
● Queer Asian Museum
● The Florida Holocaust Museum
● FloridaRAMA
● The Woodson African American Museum of Florida
● Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
● Morean Arts Center
● The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
Plan Your Visit:
Some venues may require timed entry or advance registration, so guests are encouraged to visit each museum’s website in advance for specific details and reservation information. Downtown parking garages will be open to the public. Visitors are also encouraged to use public transportation for a smoother experience. Convenient options include the SunRunner, St. Petersburg Trolley Downtown Looper, and the Central Avenue Trolley.
About the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is the umbrella organization serving St. Petersburg's vibrant arts community by driving arts-related economic development, advocating for artists and arts organizations, providing funding opportunities, fostering arts education, and championing St. Petersburg as Florida's City of the Arts.
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