Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Museum Florida museum with American and international fine art

St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts collects European, American and Russian works alongside rotating exhibitions. Visitors come for curated galleries, temporary shows and community programs.

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The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a regional art museum presenting a permanent collection along with rotating special exhibitions. The collection includes works from American, European and Asian traditions across a range of periods.

The museum offers galleries for changing exhibitions, education programs and public events. Its programming serves both local residents and visitors to the St. Petersburg arts district.

The museum is situated in downtown St. Petersburg, within the city’s cultural precinct and near the waterfront.

  • Downtown location: Located in downtown St. Petersburg with views toward the waterfront, the museum presents temporary exhibitions alongside a permanent collection that spans multiple periods and regions.
Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida)
255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
27.7745, -82.6315
Tue-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-4:00pm (verify current hours before visiting)
General admission (check museum for current ticket prices and member discounts)

How to Get to Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida) #

Located in downtown St. Petersburg on Beach Drive NE-parking garages nearby and local bus routes serve the museum. Easily accessible from I-275 and city center.

Tips for Visiting Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida) #

  • Check the museum calendar for temporary exhibitions and special events; these rotate seasonally.
  • Allow time to enjoy outdoor sculpture and the museum's riverside setting.
  • Weekdays are quieter for gallery viewing; weekend programming often includes family-friendly activities.

Best Time to Visit Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida) #

Open year-round; winter and spring offer the most comfortable weather for pairing museum visits with outdoor exploration.

Winter-Spring (December-April)
December-April · 12°C-25°C (54°F-77°F)
Dry, pleasant weather and high cultural-event season; ideal for combining museum visits with outdoor activities.
Summer (June-August)
June-August · 24°C-33°C (75°F-91°F)
Hot and humid-museum galleries are cool refuges during afternoon storms.

Weather & Climate near Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida) #

Climate

Museum of Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1251 mm/year), wettest in August.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (216 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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