St. Petersburg, Florida, (September 6, 2023) – St. Pete’s world-class arts and culture welcomes Pinellas County residents to celebrate this year’s Arts Alive! Free Museum Day on Saturday, September 23, 2023, as select museums and galleries waive admission charges.
Participating locations and highlights include:
o FREE gallery admission for Pinellas County. Does not include the Dalí Alive 360° experience—this can be purchased for $15.
o Online reservations are highly recommended. Walk-ups will be available as space allows.
o Upon arrival, guests will need to show their pre-reserved ticket and Pinellas County ID for entry.
· The Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg
o Complimentary museum entry for Pinellas County residents with a valid ID
o Reserve your timeslot online ahead of time once registration becomes available.
o Limited walk-up tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event but admission cannot be guaranteed without a reservation.
o To ensure a comfortable experience, entry will be based on timed tickets.
o Swing by their retail store for exclusive items and souvenirs that commemorate this special day.
Parking for Free Museum Day is available in any of the downtown garages. Visitors are encouraged to ride the Sunrunner, St. Petersburg Trolley Downtown Looper or the Central Avenue Trolley.
Arts Alive/Free Museum Day is produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the City of St. Petersburg and participating cultural organizations based on the currently paused national Smithsonian’s Free Museum Day.
Be a part of this grand celebration of art and community! For more information about this and other arts and culture endeavors, visit the websites of the City of St. Pete or the St. Pete Arts Alliance.
SPAA’s Mission
The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is the umbrella organization serving this vital arts and cultural community. We do so by driving arts-related economic development and funding, advocating for art and artists, educating at all levels and facilitating the growth of our City of the Arts.