Henry B. Plant Museum, Tampa

Very interesting...well worth visiting! We were touring the University of Tampa campus on a weekend so it was great to have the museum in which to spend some quality time. I learned about some history that I had not heard about before. Highly recommend it. The only negative is that they didn't keep the entire hotel and surrounding grounds intact.

I have to admit it is pretty cool but let me warn you it is pretty small in there and most of evertyhing is roped off. I am not sure if there is an upstairs of the place where you can go we were only downstairs the things they had were neat but there was a wreathe made out of HAIR. yeah HAIR. I was grossed out. and if you are in a large group you will feel clostriphobic. I am not saying you shouldn't go but i thought you might want to know this before you go......

I loved visiting this museum for my short stay in Tampa. I went on a day when it was nice out side so after walking through the museum I had a change to walk the grounds. I only wished that the museum would permit people to take photographs inside.

My hubby and I visited the Henry B Plant Museum last week for the first time. It was amazing! We were both impressed from the moment we pulled up! The museum staff was very friendly and informative. The pretour documentary was very interesting. The rooms were set up so neat! I love victorian decor and the gift shop is a dream! This visit was the highlight of our trip to Florida. We will definitely go back. The $5 donation is WELL worth it!

I love the Plant Hotel. I go to the University of Tampa, so I get to see it every day. And let me tell you, it never gets old. I go almost every day, even when I don't have class! Its a beautiful place to be...Go to the museum because it really puts things into perspective, but I would argue that just being there in the quiet is one of the most peaceful and relaxing things you can do. It's like a whole new world in there, and like I said, it never gets old. It is incredible to learn about it...in fact, the University is celebrating 75 years, and their celebration is going to kick off in October of this year...anyone who's interested in the history of the hotel and how it came to be the University of Tampa should keep a close eye on the website for the University, as they will be outlining the history and the growth of UT throughout the last 75 years. It (the tour) doesn't cost much and its totally worth the time it takes to come and see the living history that is the Tampa Hotel

Beautiful archetecture and furnishings. A must see for anyone interested in the Victorian period and/or the Spanish American War. A Walk down the corridor made me feel like I was in 1891.