Woodson African American Museum of Florida

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2240 9th Ave S

Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

+1 (727) 323-1104

http://woodsonmuseum.org

The Woodson African American Museum of Florida in Saint Petersburg presents the historical voices of the local community through a rich tapestry of local, regional, and national history, culture, and community. As part of a commitment to revitalizing Midtown St. Petersburg, the museum collaborates with notable institutions in the area to foster cultural renaissance.

Offering a variety of exhibits and events, the museum showcases thought-provoking art and narratives that explore themes of resilience, memory, and liberation. Highlights include the groundbreaking exhibition "Beacons Griots and the Journey to Freedom," as well as significant installations like the "Harriet Tubman The Beacon of Hope" sculpture, which aims to inspire and educate visitors about important chapters in American history.

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4.510 reviews

Marquese C.

10/2/2025

Haven't made it inside the museum just yet but captured footage with my drone a few years ago. The mural is now gone but we know Black History still and will always matter.

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Amber N.

9/20/2025

I've been here many times and each time has been a great experience. They have interesting events like artist talks and community oriented events. The art they feature inside changes so you can...

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Courtney S.

7/7/2025

My visit was enhanced by the lovely Miss Lynette at the front desk. We came right after opening for the day and we got all her attention and energy. It was a joy to learn so much. The scavenger...

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Tom C.

8/6/2022

The museum is housed within a former community center and rental office for Jordan Park residents, built in 1939. This became ground zero then for all community events as African Americans were...

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Aubrey F.

9/23/2019

Beautiful garden and friendly staff. Unfortunately, I would not consider this a museum. It was a community center. It's always free, but they included this in the advertisement for free museum...

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