General Information
Planning
Before requesting a reservation, ensure your expected guest headcount is accurate within 10% of your actual party size on the day of your visit, as discrepancies may require altering your reservation and rebooking your tour, resulting in forfeiture of your $50 deposit.
Secure the plans for appropriate transportation, meals/lunch, and funding/payment needs.
Notify the History Center of any unique accommodations, requests, or general questions/concerns you may have by commenting in the final section of the Student Field Trip Request Form, or by contacting the History Center at groupsales@tampabayhistorycenter.org.
Capacity
Tours can be provided for anywhere from 10 to 150 guests.
Rates and Tours
To qualify for group admission and/or a guided tour, advanced registration, a minimum party size of 10 guests, and payment in a single transaction are required.
Guided Tours
Standard docent-led tours last approximately 100 minutes and provide an insightful overview of the permanent exhibits and galleries at the History Center. Although dedicated and passionate, our museum docents are volunteers and their availability cannot be guaranteed. Confidently note every effort will be made to arrange for a docent to lead your guided tour upon request.
Grouping
Groups of 30 or more guests will be divided into subgroups based on the total group size, as determined by the History Center.
Arrival and Start Time
Please park and arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time to ensure all guests are present, grouped according to History Center instructions, and checked in with our Visitor Services staff. Guided tours starting late will be abbreviated due to docent scheduling constraints, and guests may not have the opportunity to see all planned exhibits.