Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum

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The Heritage Museum is CLOSED during August. It will reopen Sept. 2 at 10 am.

The beautifully renovated facility, formerly a library, has two separate wings. The history wing traces the development of Tarpon Springs from prehistoric times to the Second World War. It features a vintage photography exhibit of the city, a native American presentation and a sponge diving movie and display.

The ecology wing features the large-scale murals of Tarpon Springs artist Christopher Still. The murals are fine Giclee reproductions of the series that hangs in the chambers of Florida House of Representatives, and tell the story of the state's vivid history. Each of the murals contains many symbolic elements that introduce the people and events that shaped Florida's history from 16th century European discovery to modern times.

The Heritage Museum is located at the heart of Tarpon Springs, in shady Craig Park overlooking Spring Bayou. The serene waters of the Bayou attracted the town's very first settlers, and many wealthy northerners of the late 19th century later built their winter homes on this "Golden Crescent." Still very much a town landmark, the bayou is the site of the annual Greek Orthodox Epiphany Celebration and cross-diving ceremony, and the winter home of numerous manatees.

Chamber music concerts and lectures are held at the Heritage Museum, and it is also available for rental for weddings and special functions.

Hours and Admission

Tuesday - Friday 10 am-4 pm. Admission is $3.00 for adults, children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Schools and other groups should call and request group rate information. 727-937-0686.

Directions

From U.S. 19, go west on Tarpon Avenue to the end of the street at Spring Boulevard. Make a left and an immediate right around Craig Park. The Museum is the first building on the right. See map.

Parking

Parking is free at the Heritage Museum. There is both street parking and a parking lot behind the building. The main entrance is ADA accessible.