i was only in tampa for three or four days for a concert so i wanted to make it worth the trip and…read morego to a bunch of cool stores or places in tampa. i looked up cool places and this store was one of them so i had to go check it out and oh my lord this place is AMAZING this place a perfect balance of cool/creepy oddities and downright terrifying stuff that i didnt even want to get close to i'll add some pictures of the stuff i found, but just know the pictures don't do it justice, you gotta see this place in person.

This store located centrally in Ybor City on Seventh Ave will satisfy all those who love oddities…read moreand curiosities. The store has a darker esthetic drawing on the morbid and in part the occult in its vibe and design. You can find crystals, taxidermy, jewelry, old photographs and postcards and much more. You have to go up a flight of stairs to get into the store. The people who work there are very friendly. Prices are definitely on the high side.

WOAH!!! Just Woah!! When i heard a gallery was having a Peter Max exhibition i was already down!…read moreRain or shine i was gonna go! Beautiful young lady at the entrance catalog my reservation, which i was later told you don't really need it. They are doing one more day tomorrow from 1pm to 3pm, im definitely going to bring my mother in. Their collection was huge n beautiful. They had all the paintings im used to seeing from him n then many more of the ones i never seen. They have a new "to us" section of his collection of pop art posters. Just groovy n gorgeous colors, that bring the still images into another realm of perspective beauty. I really wanted to walk out with a few but im no where near the bank needed to do that lol. But i have gone full wild n walked out of auctions with his work before. To those that don't know? In most art auctions there's FREE booze. And this girl right here has gotten very very very VERY! "INSPIRED". I was speaking to one of the nice ladies in the show room about the last time i got "inspired" i won 3 guessing, matching n hidden treasure games in that Art auction. So i had 3 bottles of champagne with me n they went WOOOSH! Disappeared, like an act of magic. All I remember is that im the proud owner of 8 paintings. Lol among them was Petter Max and another gentleman i love. They invited me for another night of crazy Jez but although i did go I didn't add to that collection. Do i regret it? The first one no the second night? Yes omg YES!! I saw 5 of the paintings offered to me at the time weren't over the 5k mark. I saw them in this gallery over 15k ouch! I wanted to cry but a las Jez D Wild will one day find herself in another one of these auctions. Back at the gallery; I loved the displays n how they setup the art Exhibit. They had a charming greeter n one of the main most seen paintings dead center. Lady liberty. I love what he did in order to get the fund needed to save the Statue. It's what made me love his art more. Towards the left they had their painting framing counters, consultations n my favorite part, the Bar! Lol i only had a cup of wine to spice up my "inspiration" lol oh it work beautifully! I seriously felt the vibe with the groovy music playing and the beautiful art. I saw the ones i own at x2-x3 times what i payed for my collection. I fought temptation head on! I seriously wanted to walk away with 3 but even with the 12 month pay plan it would hurt my shenanigans money. Another time it's the best advice i got for myself. I think i would've walked out with a print or poster if they had it for sale. I didn't see them n my anemia was kicking my butt so I forgot to ask. I really loved my visit. The staff is kind and professional. Well verse in the craft n if u checkin through the app they give you a voucher for a free consultation on framing your art to. I would definitely come back for future exhibitions. The smell of oils n thinners really made me miss my days as a student of the arts. I think its time for me to return to my craft. Thank you so much for waking my muse up. Blessings to everybody n have a wonderful night!

Beautiful blue chip collection. Had Banksy, amongst others. We browsed multiple sculptures and…read moreartwork. Low pressure sales, very attentive to requests, looked up dates and the supply side for actual delivery. Everything you can expect from a vacation spot like Tampa Bay.

This is a cute little coop gallery in the middle of Ybor. It is a great place to stop by on your…read moreway to and/or from dinner. The art here can be hit or miss. The artists that work the gallery have always been very ice and friendly. There is one particular artist whose work I fell in love with, Apatx Latorre. His works speak to me and I am fortunate enough to own some. This is not a ritzy gallery and truthfully it is a nice change of pace in the area it is located in. Make sure you wander in if you are ever around.

Nice little co-op gallery in the heart of Ybor! Plenty of affordable pieces of art, all made with…read morelove by local artists. Yea, there's a lot of strange stuff, but it's always a welcoming environment and it's always fun to stop in and see what the artists are working on. It's interesting to see that the place is actually a For Lease storefront that they managed to negotiate using and paying for utilities until the space is filled, because it's in a really great spot in the heart of Ybor. It looks like they constantly have different art openings, which they keep updated on their website and Facebook. We managed to be in the area when they had one of their Second Saturday "art walk" nights, which was neat because it coincided with the Castle's Steampunk party so everyone was decked out in their best gear. It's always packed on those nights (probably because of the free snacks), but it's fun to stop in if you're in the area!

The setting for the Tempus Projects is a single-story converted garage with openings on two sides…read morethat ensure it is well lit and welcoming. The clean, open design creates a really effective exhibit space but also allows for a flow for the crowds that gather for special events held here. Neatly tucked away from busy Florida Avenue, the building can be easily missed but just look for the steady stream of people who show up for whatever may be happening within its walls. A recent display of Theo Wujcik's work (he is a master painter and printer who calls Tampa home) placed large scale paintings on two walls and small, delicate drawings opposite the big colorful canvases. An artist friend who accompanied me to the opening night of Wujik's exhibition seemed as enchanted with the space as she was with the work displayed which tells me art is definitely at home here.

Awesome Seminole Heights alternative arts space. Oh, and they are screenprinters too…read more.. They do occasional art shows/events - last night was a conceptual event with mixed cassette tapes and individually printed tee shirts as the stars. Nicely retro yet with a definite today set of aesthetic sensibilities. Reminds me a lot of Covivant Gallery that used to be just a couple of blocks away. Less of a serious gallery for sure, but the vibe, the artists involved, the space - all the type of arts scene space that makes me very happy. Instant fan.

Drip was such a fun experience for me and my daughters. It was a three part experience…read more First time, we went to the studio, we created our projects from scratch. The staff is very nice and guided us, than we were free to create whatever we wanted. Four weeks later, we returned to paint them, and we got them at our third visit. I love it was more than just a one-time activity. Whether you are with friends, kids, or on a date, Dri8p is definitely worth experiencing. My kids and I had a wonderful time, and I would recommend to anyone looking for something fun, creative, and different.

My second experience doing pottery here AND IT WILL BE MY LAST. The establishment has gotten very…read moreUNORGANIZED. We showed up in April to make the pottery, were told to come back in a month to paint the pottery (no mention of having to pay an additional fee just to come back and paint the pottery) We come back in June to paint and paid the additional fee. Went back yesterday hoping to take home our pottery that took months for the establishment to produce, over a hundred dollars for the service, not to mention gas driving to Ybor, paying for parking, just to show up and one of the pieces of pottery broke in their care. Mind you, it took 15 minutes for them to locate the pottery. And after investing so much time, energy, AND MONEY into this process, just for the pottery to break under the establishments care, you would think that they would offer you a refund? NO! If this happens the only thing they offer you is to come back and do the process all over again. Really? I'd be a fool. A better system needs to be in place immediately. -The establishment needs to make it clear to customers, before they pay and agree to this process, that no refund is going to be offered if the pottery breaks in their care. (Like the owner said to us, "It happens") -The establishment needs to be responsible for a picture of the pottery. Have the customers create a profile with their information once they pay for the service. Save the picture to their profile. This would save the establishment and the customer so much time of searching when they return to paint their pottery. -The establishment should contact the customer when their pottery is ready to be painted and REMIND them of the additional fee that is required. -The establishment should save another picture of the pottery after it has been painted. -The establishment should contact the customer when their pottery is ready to be picked up. -The establishment should have the decency to contact the customer if the pottery brakes so they don't have to waste a trip to ybor just to hear "It happens".

The Silver Meteor Gallery is a fantastic hidden gem in Ybor. It's a simple black box theater that…read moreshowcases art and exhibitions. It's an intimate and simple venue. Parking is pretty much the grassy area in front of the gallery near the tracks. If you're unfamiliar with the area, it's easy to drive past the turn to the location, but it's easy to get back on track by going around the corner. There's only one bathroom for visitors, so if you're there for a performance, you'll be in line during intermission. They do offer simple beverage and snack selections, too. I look forward to coming back here for other events!

As another reviewer remarked, Silver Meteor is an intimate little hidden gem of a gallery,…read moreshowcasing performance and art just off the main strip in Ybor City. You won't find beach scenes and traditional corporate-friendly art here; instead you'll see some of the more interesting and alternative emerging and established local artists. It's teensy tiny, located in an older house just off the railroad tracks in a less upscale neighborhood .... but it's charming and well curated (and perhaps a bit hipster)-- a throwback to better and more interesting days in the Tampa art scene. It seems to channel some of the spirit of Covivant, Experimental Skeleton and other spaces that have disappeared over the years. As a perfect illustration, it hosted the gorgeous little nutshell of a solo show: "How the Ghost of You Clings" by Kym O'Donnell. That alone earns five stars from me. Two thumbs up!

I snagged admission tickets through Groupon to check out this hidden gem. The whole place was empty…read moreso we took our time strolling through the short halls learning about the inspiration of each display. There were definitely some controversial photos sprinkled throughout. If you love museums or have any appreciation for art this place is worth a stop if you're in Ybor.

Shout out to the local library and the FMPA! Through the PLCC, we were able to get free admission…read moreto the museum. It was a very intimate experience. There are two gallery spaces. The decades exhibit had a lot of eye catching pieces, and the international winners exhibit elicited a lot of thought. Glad we got to experience this hidden gem!

Good spot for art viewing on 4th Fridays. Artists and snacks often included. Yeahhhhhh art!!!…read more The office building's ground floor is quite impressive architecturally with some shafty chandaliers suspended. There are also some vintage photos. I approve. A historical marker is out front. And TECO is across from the Tampa Theater and very near a cariety of eateries on Franklin and beyond..

Wonder place to visit especially for a simple family day with older children or a date night.read more

From the owner: This page is intended for weddings and event bookings only. Not for museum or Ybor city tours…read more The Ybor City Museum, located in the heart of Tampa’s vibrant Ybor City, offers a historic and charming venue for weddings and special events. Its beautifully landscaped courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and iconic brick architecture, creates a romantic and intimate atmosphere for outdoor weddings, receptions, concerts and social gatherings. The museum features a serene and elegant bridal suite plus a relaxing groom’s lounge, providing comfort and privacy for the wedding party. Combining historical charm with modern amenities, the Ybor City Museum ensures a unique and memorable experience for any celebration. Interior space includes a bridal suite, grooms lounge, board room, meeting rooms and unique photo locations. The outdoor courtyard features a stage, fountain and an intimate oasis in the heart of Ybor City. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Ybor City at our museum and special event space. Discover the stories underneath the trees, where the community bloomed and thrived since 1886 and known as "Cigar Capital of the World".