For families in search of a fun and educational activity, the Pier Aquarium is the perfect destination. Occupying the second floor of the St. Pete Pier, the aquarium showcases a variety of fish and other aquatic animals. Stingrays, clown fish, urchins, lobsters and sea horses can be found swimming about one of the large saltwater tanks. The aquarium also has educational displays featuring historic, climate, weather and marine life facts relative to the state of Florida. There is a daily touch tank and fish feeding for children to have a more hands-on experience as well as lectures and guided tours with trained marine scientists.
The gift shop gift shop is located at the entrance where visitors may purchase t-shirts, books, jewelry and other souvenirs. The Pier Aquarium hosts free events monthly and accommodates private parties and school field trips.
The Morean Arts Center, with roots dating back to 1917 as the Art Club of St. Petersburg, focuses on an innovative, community-oriented approach to art and art education.
Our classes and outreach programs are designed to bring out the artist in all of us. We offer adult programs, kids’ programs, family programs, early childhood programs, and summer camp programs, attracting beginners and advanced students alike.
Our programming doesn’t stop there. Our gallery spaces show local and regional artists, an Art Lounge, interactive Make Space, Spice Routes café and more! Operating under the Morean Arts Center includes the Chihuly Collection, Glass Studio & Hot Shop and the Morean Center for Clay.
Chihuly Collection:
The CHIHULY COLLECTION is located at 400 Beach Drive about a mile East of the Morean Arts Center. It is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square foot setting designed by award-winning architect Albert Alfonso. The Collection is located on the city’s waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg on Beach Drive in the heart of the most vibrant tourist area in St. Petersburg.
This presentation is unique as it is the first installation of Chihuly art in a building designed specifically for that purpose. Designed so that the art and architecture work together to create a visitor experience unlike any other exhibition of Chihuly’s art. The Collection is marked at the entrance by an iconic 20 foot sculpture created especially for the site.
The Collection Store is a haven for glass lovers and offers a selection of art by Dale Chihuly as well as a variety of related merchandise. No ticket required for the store.
Island Boat Adventures offers ½ day trips to Egmont Key State Park. Egmont Key is a magnificent island just a few miles off shore at the mouth of Tampa Bay, in the lovely Gulf of Mexico. Accessible only by boat Just a few of the sights you may experience on your journey are pods of wild Bottlenosed Dolphins playing in their natural habitat, or a huge manatee gracefully swimming along side of the boat, stingrays, rolling Tarpon, numerous native birds, Gopher Tortoises, the Egmont Key Lighthouse, the soldier cemetery, and the ruins of Old Fort Dade. It is our goal to provide a fun, affordable, memorable vacation experience in a safe environment that the whole family can enjoy. . Call and book your trip today for a truly memorable vacation experience and a fantastic day of Adventure and Excitement you will not soon forget. 727-871- BOAT www.facebook.com/islandboatadventures
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Sunken Gardens, which began its meandering history more than one hundred years ago, is a botanical garden that houses some of the oldest and most exotic plants and flowers in St. Petersburg. Located near route 275, Sunken Gardens offers horticulture classes, and is a great location for weddings, garden tours, special events and field trips. Sunken Gardens' waterfalls are beautiful and the walking paths will take you away from the daily grind.
