Photo by Joy Katzen-Guthrie

Palm Harbor Museum
Where local history comes alive!

We welcome you!  Free/Donation Tours can be docent-led or self-guided
Open 10 AM to 2 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Email us to arrange other times for group tours | closed on holidays
corner of Belcher & Curlew Rds  |  enter from Curlew  |  plenty of free parking
2043 Curlew Rd.,  Palm Harbor, FL  34683  | Email:  [email protected]  | (727) 724-3054

CURRENT & COMING EVENTS

WINE AROUND PALM HARBOR   |  Sat., November 2, 2024 | 4:00 to 7:00 PM
​Tickets available online or at the Museum during business hours

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Our popular annual FUNdraiser, Wine Around Palm Harbor returns Sat., November 2nd!
Tickets are now on sale online, or visit the museum during our open hours

 With 7 wine and food tables representing 7 historic communities within our area (Palm Harbor, Curlew, Sutherland, Ozona, Crystal Beach, East Lake and Wall Springs) you'll experience highly rated wines and delectable local food pairings outdoors on our patio by our native plant gardens. The tastes reflect foods from the histories of each Palm Harbor community and the stories our museum shares. Enjoy music as you bid on local silent auction items, view our exhibits, and view our native plant gardens. All while supporting Palm Harbor Museum—the only museum that preserves and shares the history of Palm Harbor and East Lake—a community of some 95,000 residents.

We encourage you to bring friends and guests and to reserve immediately. Tickets and seating are limited and sell out. Purchase now at  Eventbrite or during business hours at the Museum (Thursdays-Fridays-Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM) through November 1st. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the event. Individual tickets are $40. Reserved seating is available for individual guests as well as groups of four and six. Table sponsorships are available from $100, $250, $500 and $1000.

We are grateful for donations of gift cards, products, services, and other silent auction items. It is a wonderful way to support the museum and to spread the word of your services and products at our silent auction display and in our printed program.  Call with questions, to donate to our Silent Auction, or to sponsor at 727-724-3054 or email us. Funds raised from this event directly benefit Palm Harbor Museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and your donation is tax deductible.

Palm Harbor Museum Presents Author/Historian Laura Kepner | THIS WEDNESDAY, Oct 2  |  6:30 PM
Safety Harbor: Land of Whimsey, Waterfront, Wellness, and Wonders |  PALM HARBOR LIBRARY | No charge

Join local history author LAURA KEPNER this Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30 PM at PALM HARBOR LIBRARY for an engaging presentation on Safety Harbor's role in shaping the history of Pinellas County. Laura's talk will take you on a journey through the rich and diverse heritage of this charming city, highlighting its contributions to the region's development and exploring the origins and pivotal role of Safety Harbor's citrus industry, the "Healing Waters" of Safety Harbor's natural mineral springs, Safety Harbor during the Boom Years and the growth of its tourism,  contributions of the city's Black community and the city's tradition of festivals, events, and community spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the rich history of Safety Harbor and its impact on Pinellas County. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about the area's past, this talk promises to be both informative and entertaining. This event is open to all at no charge. Donations are gratefully accepted. RSVP's are not required, but do help us plan. Please click to leave your RSVP today. 
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GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE CARE   |  A Garden Team Meets Thursday Mornings

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On Thursday mornings, volunteers participate in rewarding work caring for the native plant gardens and landscape at Palm Harbor Museum. The start time will vary according to availabilities and will be provided to you each week.

​We are delighted to have assistance, as our gardens belong to you and our community. ​ Please email [email protected] if you would like to help. 

We're grateful for any help you can give. Thursday sessions last 1 hour and no longer than 2 hours. Wear closed toe shoes and a hat ... bring your water bottle and a favorite gardening tool.  We have tools, gloves. sunscreen, bug repellant and first aid kit as well as refreshments available. ​​

VISIT OUR NEWEST EXHIBIT:  
​MARRIAGE AND MAYHEM IN THE SUNSHINE STATE

As you view our most recent exhibit, Marriage and Mayhem in the Sunshine State, you'll discover the fascinating story of how, here in north Pinellas County, the actions of the Duke of Sutherland and the woman he took to become his second wife, Mary Caroline "May" Blair, created one of the biggest scandals in British society. The scandal rocked the British establishment and upset Queen Victoria herself. 

In Dunedin, The Duke and Mary Blair married. Aside Lake Tarpon, they made their home.  Read their story and touch or view closely the artifacts of their lives and era that immerse you into Victorian history. 

View this exhibit with docent tour or self-guided visit at no charge during museum hours
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 10 AM and 2 PM.
Donations are gratefully accepted.

PALM HARBOR MUSEUM SEPTEMBER E-NEWS

Our Late Summer/September E-News is filled with news of events in September and Fall, with updates from our Museum and news in the community.  Click the image above or the button below to view this issue online. 

Find out what's happening at Palm Harbor Museum in 2024 with our newest exhibit, Marriage and Mayhem in the Sunshine State, our September 4th Palm Harbor Museum Presents at Palm Harbor Library,  our September 10th Caladesi Memories with Terry Fortner program and September 14th Author Meet-and-Greet and Book Signing with Cathy Salustri, Thursday  morning Volunteer Landscape Care Mornings, and more

To receive our e-newsletter (issued monthly and additionally on occasion for special announcements), join our mailing list via the form at the bottom of this page or email us your request to be added at [email protected]. We'll keep you updated on museum news, activities, programs, special events, and announcements, and of course, you may unsubscribe at any time. 

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​We are delighted to welcome you!
WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO VISIT
​PALM HARBOR MUSEUM
2043 Curlew Rd   |   Palm Harbor, FL   |   34683   |   (727) 724-3054   |  [email protected]
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM   |   Free Admission  (donations welcomed!) | closed on holidays
Docent-led or self-guided tours   |   We welcome groups!   |   Email to arrange other times for group visits
plenty of free parking on our museum grounds | corner of Belcher & Curlew Rds | enter parking lot from Curlew