Ybor City Museum State Park
About Ybor City Museum State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Kim Tennille
Welcome to Ybor City, the historic and unique center of Tampa, Florida's "Barrio Latino". The Ybor City environs are designated as a National Historic District. The Ybor City Museum State Park is the preferred starting point for your exploration of the historic cigar industry and the multi-cultural community which helped build the city of Tampa.
The Ybor City Museum State Park provides visitors with a glimpse into the lives of the immigrants who settled, lived in, and built the thriving community of Ybor City. The museum building is an original bakery building which was in business until the 1920s. Also, on the "Historic Block", which the museum is part of, are actual homes that were lived in by the cigar workers. These homes are called casitas, or "little houses". By participating in daily tours visitors can experience the lifestyle of the people who lived in them.
Ybor City Museum State Park has much to offer in regards to special events, weddings, business gatherings, or organization socials. The "Mediterranean Garden", part of the museum, is available for rental. The garden provides a wonderful venue for many occasions. Before touring Ybor City, the garden provides a quiet spot to sit and plan your day. Also on the Historic Block is the Ybor City Museum Society gift shop. The gift shop is in a restored "casita". The shop has many wonderful items to help you remember your visit, including hand-rolled cigars.
While in Tampa, begin your day at Ybor City Museum State Park. It will make your Ybor City visit enjoyable and memorable.
The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida has designated the Ybor City Museum State Park/Florida Park Service an “autism-friendly” state park.
This historic state park became the Tampa Bay area’s first “autism-friendly” state park after CARD-USF provided training to Florida Park Service staff members. The training covers topics such as autism spectrum disorders and strategies that enhance the experience while visiting the park.
The Division of Recreation and Parks is committed to making all reasonable efforts to ensure that its facilities, programs and services are accessible to, and usable by, people of all abilities. The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities has made a commitment to provide information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities.
CARD-USF provides technical assistance, training, and support for families, professionals, peers, and individuals with autism and related disabilities throughout 14 counties in Southwest Florida.
For more information: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Department of Child and Family Studies College of Behavioral and Community Sciences University of South Florida 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 2113A Tampa, FL 33612-3899 Phone: (813) 974-2532 Fax: (813) 974-3290 Toll-Free Florida Only: 1-800-333-4530 Email: card-usf@fmhi.usf.edu
GETTING HERE
From I-4 - Take exit 1 and turn South onto 21st Street (it's one-way), turn right onto Palm Avenue, then take the second left onto 19th Street and the very next right, which is 9th Avenue. The museum is the second building on the right, a large building with a yellow brick front. From I-275: Take it North or South to I-4 and follow the above directions. Parking: Parking is available on the street at the parking meters (quarters only) or at one of the metered lots located off of 8th Avenue, or at one of the Parking Garages. One Parking Garage is located on 9th Avenue between 13th Street and Nick Nuccio Parkway, 6 blocks west of the Museum. Another Parking Garage is located at 15th Street and 5th Avenue and is 6 blocks diagonally from the Museum. Two Hour Free Parking is available on 7th Avenue during the day but it fills up fast.
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Ybor City Museum Society
- 2009 N. Angel Oliva Senior Street, P.O. Box 5421, Tampa, Florida 33675
