We visited the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College off Belcher at Klosterman,…read moresouth of Tarpon Springs FL. They have a one-of-a-kind full-size reproduction of Pablo Picasso's (1881-1973) Guernica, which is really cool to see. It was our first time here, so we wanted to see some works by the museum's namesakes, as an introduction. We saw amazing 1920s and 30s watercolors and a 1958 stained-glass mosaic by Abraham Rattner, known as a "colorist" for the vibrance of his works. and we saw a cool 1936 abstract by Allen Leepa, apparently painted while he was in high school! And we liked the small "fine crafts" Elemental collection, especially the kimono, somehow made of paper to look like seashells! Admission is by donation, suggested $10, and sometimes you can find free passes at a local library. Either way, it's worth a visit. The Leepa-Rattner Museum is a striking collection that really punches above its class.

Well, I finally went to this wonderful museum and brought my friends along. They were having an…read moreexhibit from the Florida Craft Art Gallery in St. pete. The building is on the NW corner of the St. Pete college campus in Tarpon Springs. It is a beautiful gallery with many rooms. The visiting exhibit was in the front rooms of the museum. There were varied objects on display from sculptures to large petit point pictures to paintings to blown glass. The displays from the L-R permanant collection occupied rooms to the rear of the space. There was a whole room of art from Mr. Rattner, who was a prolific artist in many disciplines, painting, sculpture, fiber arts,and writing. He lived in France before WWII and was strongly influenced by the holocaust tragedies. The best part of this visit is that entry is free. There are clean rest rooms and a sitting area that is handicapped accessible.

I visited the Clearwater Acquarium as part of a corporate awards dinner, so my visit was different…read morethan many who go during the day (although I have visited as a tourist a few years back). My group was brought over from our hotel on trolleys and directed up a flight of stairs. Once we found the correct door, we were led into the dolphin room. We had cocktail hour there, which was cool - as we could walk around the dolphin exhibit while enjoying a cocktail (or 3). After cocktails, we went upstairs to a ballroom area and had dinner and drinks, listened to award presentations, and then had a live band with karaoke. The catering staff was great, although the fish entree was cold and not very flavorful (not the fault of the aquarium IMO). This was a highlight of my business trip and I thoroughly enjoyed the dolphins.

I'm not one for leaving bad reviews, but the Clearwater Marine Aquarium was a little disappointing…read more There is a large tank when you first walk in to the aquarium that was completely empty. Literally no fish whatsoever. You walk around the tank as you walk around the aquarium there are window all the way around, but again, the tank was completely empty. There were other areas of the aquarium that were under construction due to either renovations or expansion. Due to this there were multiple enclosures that had no fish are animals to view. It's a little disappointing when you are traveling for vacation and the aquarium was the place that your daughter was looking forward to the most. All this while still charging full price for admission. All that being said, they have a very friendly and informed staff and volunteers that clearly do a lot for the marine life. It is very commendable the way they are nursing injured marine life back to health. Definitely more of a rescue center than an aquarium.

The Bowling Ball House in Safety Harbor is one of the wildest, most chaotic, and unforgettable…read morethings you'll ever come across hands down a five-star experience just for the sheer creativity and madness of it. This place is packed with personality from every angle. Bowling balls are everywhere stacked, lined, and worked into the yard in ways that make you stop and stare. It feels like someone took a simple idea and just ran completely wild with it in the best way possible. Then you start noticing all the unexpected details: random statues scattered throughout the property, SpongeBob characters popping up in places you wouldn't expect, and CDs hanging from strings that catch the light and move with the breeze. It's like stepping into a fully DIY art installation where anything goes and more is more. What makes it so great is that nothing about it feels normal or restrained. It's loud, weird, colorful, and totally unique. Every time you look around, you notice something you didn't see before, which makes it feel like the house keeps changing as you explore it. Overall, the Bowling Ball House is pure creative chaos in the best way possible. It's fun, bizarre, and completely unforgettable a true local landmark that proves art doesn't have to make sense to be amazing.

Like stepping back in time. Being in the Hippy era. Cool house and decorations. Bowling balls,…read moremermaid, lots of decorations on the trees. Great for taking pictures. We didn't know you could go inside but someone later told us you could. Not sure but I bet it would be cool.

I visited on Saturday morning around 10:30am. It's free to check out and I was lucky enough have a…read moreguided tour. I donated of course because this museum exists on donations and grants. The museum itself is a restored house started in 1914 and finished in 1919. It's called the Hartley House. His great grandchild still lives nearby and visits the museum! The plans for the house were purchased from Sears! It's full of fascinating history and even has photographs of when all of Palm Harbor was orange groves. Back then, an entire box of oranges was 5 cents. The house owner ran a local ladder factory which constructed ladders for orange picking and other industries. I learned that Curlew Rd is named after another name for the beautiful Roseate Spoonbill bird! I had no idea! Life is good with a little history!

What a quaint, local museum! The house is a Sear Roebuck catalog home. The floors are original…read moreFlorida pine and recently refurbished - gorgeous! It's a self-guided tour and won't take too long. Don't miss the small home behind the museum that is also part of the tour. #MuseumDay

It had been years since I had gone to the library. I used to love going when I was younger but as I…read moregot older technology has taken over. I have to say I am so glad I went! This library was so clean and peaceful. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. I definitely recommend anyone that works from home or just needs some alone time to stop by and spend some time here. I even got a FREE book that I could keep as part of the summer reading program

Five stars for the location, adequate parking, and the decor inside & out. I did not interact with…read morethe librarians, but saw them working behind plexiglass shields. They looked earnest & engrossed in their duties. Friday, 5/2/22, I visited this library for a one hour lesson in writing a "love letter will." It was interesting and I learned a few things. It was also a pitch for estate planning and wills, but I'm happy with our attorney and our will. I took the useful brochure with me. Afterwards, I wandered down the wide hallway to the double glass doors to peruse the books for sale in the front of the library. Prices were reasonable. I also looked around at the plethora of books and other materials that patrons could check out. But I had to call this visit short. I had to hurry to Palm Harbor to lead a class (Tai Chi for Balance). I hope to return for a more in depth look at what this majestic library offers.

how cool is it to come hang on a real wwii ship! a museum all year round and haunted adventure…read morehalloween time! always going back here! thank you

OMG. This was amazing. I was a little apprehensive when I showed up with a 3 year old after reading…read moresome of the reviews. My little one loved it more than the aquarium. There are some areas that are hot and stuffy but there are also designated air conditioned rooms. His favorite part was going up up and up! I won't lie, I was getting nauseous looking down but outside was nice with the winds. I def recommend checking it out.

I was wandering aimlessly through the mall and stumbled upon a "store" I'd never noticed before…read more Mosi caught my attention because I'm a huge dork that enjoys science museums. I walked into the store and realized it was a complimentary exhibit! A spacious gallery of scientific art that mesmerizes the eyes and exercises the brain. I spent about 45 minutes reading and absorbing every display. Definitely the coolest thing I've seen at the Citrus Park Mall in a long time.

This was a great little outing in the mall! We spent about an hour or so in there looking at the…read moredifferent brain teasers and trying to figure them out. We took my family ages 17-75. Everyone enjoyed it! Our only wish was that it was a little bigger and there was more to see. The one about the Polaroid was the coolest.

Dj was a great guide for our group. Went into detail about all the different species, had…read moreextensive information on a few of them and he seemed to enjoy his job. This was a great experience with some opportunities to hold some of the stars at Croc Encounters. I definitely would recommend.

Loved our tour with DJ. He was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this…read moretour. I would take other guests again.

Tiny little museum about the history of Native American tribes and European settlement of the…read moreSafety Harbor region. It gave me a nice background of the area that connected some geographical dots. Lots of artifacts, advertisements, and photos. I loved learning the history of Odet Phillippe bringing grapefruits to the state of Florida since I used to pick grapefruits and oranges with my grandma when she lived in Pasco County. Donna at the front desk was super friendly and we chatted for a bit. The $5 admission helps keep the museum open, and it was a nice place to spend an hour. They're not open every day so check hours online or call before going.

Excellent time at Lucky Leprechaun Bingo! Great space. The staff are always so amazing and…read morewonderful! Love coming here for events!

Fun art center supporting local artists. Intimate music venue too. I visit every year…read more Be sure to check out the bathrooms ... unique

We stayed in Dunedin for a week and tried to see and experience as much as the town offers. We…read morestruck gold the day we visited the art center! All their galleries were full. They had a wide variety of artis5s from painters to sculptor and more. We really enjoyed our visit. This is a "Don't Miss" experience.