Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida

About

The Museum of Fine Arts has the only comprehensive art collection of its kind, extending from antiquity to the present, on the Florida west coast.

Description

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida was founded by Margaret Acheson Stuart (1896-1980) and reflects her vision of providing outstanding examples of world art in an inviting, elegant setting. The MFA, a city landmark, opened to the public in 1965–the first art museum in St. Petersburg located on the downtown waterfront. Keeping the galleries intimately scaled was important to Mrs. Stuart. The Museum is dedicated to serving all people by pursuing excellence in art from antiquity to the present through the MFA collection, exhibitions, and education for its diverse audiences.

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"Located along the beautiful downtown waterfront, the MFA is St. Pete's first art museum. From antiquities to contemporary, the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg explores human expression across all time periods and cultures. No matter where you're from, you can find yourself here.The collection spans 5,000 years with over 18,000 works, with artists like Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Kehinde Wiley, and the finest photography collection in the Southeast. With world-class temporary exhibitions, visitors can return time and again, finding inspiration with each visit."