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Experience the world of painter Salvador Dali, and explore his complexity and learn why he is known for popularizing the movement known as Surrealism. The building itself is a work of art, designed to complement the pieces it holds within. Explore the three galleries that hold 96 of Dali’s paintings on display all at once, as well as some of this other works including surrealist objects, prints, and drawings. The… Continue Reading The Dali Museum

Since 1917, the non-profit Morean Arts Center has created engaging art experiences for Tampa Bay residents and visitors. Located in downtown St. Petersburg, the Morean consists of the Morean Arts Center, Glass Studio & Hot Shop, Morean Arts Center for Clay and the Chihuly Collection. Combination tickets allow visitors to have a complete arts experience through art classes, jewelry making, photography and much more. At the Glass Studio & Hot Shop, watch working artists… Continue Reading Morean Arts Center

MOSI is a scientific playground with more than 450 hands-on activities in over 400,000 square feet of permanent interactive exhibits! Come have fun and learn at the same time! Let your child’s knowledge expand in the largest children’s science center in the nation. Brave extreme weather conditions in Disaterville, featuring WeatherQuest. Live through tornadoes  hurricanes, wildfires, and more! Harness yourself to the longest High Wire Bike in a U.S. museum and ride along… Continue Reading Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)

The Ringling, also known as The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, is located on 66 acres of spectacular bay front property in Sarasota, Florida, and preserves the legacy of John Ringling, one of the founders of the Ringling Bros. Circus (now known as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus), and his wife, Mable. It is home to an art museum, a circus museum, a five-story mansion, a… Continue Reading The Ringling

The Center of Anna Maria Island has been the heart of the Island community for over 50 years. From its humble beginnings as a one-room center for teens to its new larger building with something for everyone in the community, it has always been envisioned that the Center would be a place of creative discovery, exploration and enlightenment. Whether you are a permanent or temporary visitor, the AMICC has great… Continue Reading The Center of Anna Maria Island

There is nothing like some family fun on Anna Maria Island after a day at the beach than a round of mini golf! The Fish Hole is located in Bradenton Beach and is open seven days a week. This unique setting, is not your typical miniature golf course — it looks more like a botanical garden and there are plenty of live fish for kids (or adults) to feed in… Continue Reading The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

The Anna Maria Art League was founded in 1989 by a small group of artist with a desire to bring art to the growing island community. Located in Holmes Beach, the Art Center facility includes a large exhibit/classroom, membership gallery/conference room, photo lab, art library and picnic grounds where the League offers a broad range of classes, including a scholarship program for children and adults. Annually, the League sponsors two… Continue Reading Anna Maria Art League

Artspace Anna Maria began as a search for simple studio space. Today it is a working studio and gallery whose mission is to provide a space that encourages artists to take risks, experiment and produce new work. Artspace exhibits and promotes contemporary visual art produced by emerging and established artists. All levels of artistic experience are welcome. Resident artists exhibit their work on a regular basis in the gallery as well… Continue Reading Artspace Studio and Gallery

Located in Anna Maria’s old ice house, which was built in 1920, inside you will find Island artifacts from the early 1900s. Also on the property is the historic Belle Haven Cottage and the Anna Maria City Jail (pictured). The Belle Haven Cottage was originally built as a fish packing plant, and since then had been used as a bait shop and rental cottage before its piers, riddled with worms, deposited… Continue Reading Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum