With beautiful backdrops, amazing architecture and even outdoor programming, many museums in St. Pete/Clearwater boast amazing photo ops even before you enter the building. The Salvador Dalí Museum’s stunning geodesic structure and hedge maze sit along the beautiful waterfront in downtown St. Pete. Then there’s the inside: a massive collection of the surrealist’s famous works as well as major traveling exhibitions. 

You’ll be captivated by the giant kapok tree outside St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts, especially if you’re here in March, when its scarlet blossoms burst with beauty that would’ve inspired the likes of Georgia O’Keeffe (whose work you can see inside the museum). Also on the inside, you’ll find a permanent art collection spanning thousands of years as well as thought-provoking temporary exhibits. The towering amethyst sculpture outside the Chihuly Collection is just a taste of the other-worldly and fantastical art you’ll find within this space, which features the gorgeously-hued, intricate works of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.

One of the newest museums in the destination is also one of the most unique: the Fairgrounds St. Pete is a immersive art and technology exhibition inviting visitors to explore original Florida stories. Other museums in the area include the Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg Museum of History and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. Read more about museums here.